Highlights

Soaring or stalling: Can aircraft manufacturers prevent rate ramp-up problems?

Recent analysis on the A&D supply chain indicate that one-fifth of suppliers are not financially prepared to support the anticipated production increases.

 

Cyber security merger and acquisition trends

Global Cyber Security industry merger and acquisition activity totalled $22 billion over the past 3 years and is attracting investment from IT companies, defence contractors, technology businesses, professional services firms, telecommunications firms and financial investors.

 

Aerospace Top 100 – Growing season

The 14th annual edition of the Top 100, ranking Aerospace companies globally according to their financial results–as analysed by Irishcapitaltd. The report finds that 2010 was a year of buoyant rebound for Aerospace with industry revenue growth of 2% and profits up 16%.

 

Spares forecasting: A commercial aviation perspective on value chain maturity and best practices

Commercial airlines and aerospace & defense companies need to develop usable demand forecast information to reduce lead times on aircraft parts and turnaround times, improve spares reduction, and define future demand for repairs and spares.