Learn about A.T. Kearney's perspective on trends and issues in the aerospace & defense industry.

2008 Aerospace & Defense Value Chain Study
A recent study by Aviation Week magazine and A.T. Kearney provides new understanding of the A&D value chain. Although the industry is compelled to move toward more integrated value chains, the necessary relationships are neither universally accepted nor widely practiced... [more]

Contracting for capability — performance-based contracting for mission readiness and assurance
The Department of Defense is now requiring acquisition managers to use performance-based strategies in all new procurements and major modifications/upgrades... [more]

The greening of aerospace
Regulation is becoming more politically charged as “green” environmental issues impact airlines, end-customers, and consequently aerospace suppliers... [more]

The partnering phenomenon in aerospace and defense
As partnering in A&D becomes more widespread, it is important to understand when to form them, the basics for success, plus models for even more sophisticated relationships... [more]

Fast growing aircraft leasing industry
Although not well understood, the aircraft leasing industry is a fast growing and exciting part of the aerospace business, which has significant impact... [more]

Complex program management
For A&D the challenge of managing complex programs is universal, with success expected and failure costly and embarrassing... [more]

Aerospace & defense insights 2007
This timely overview of A&D discusses the factors that are shaping the industry, plus highlights in the two sectors: commercial aerospace and defense aerospace... [more]