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A monthly spotlight on market trends and insights.
Spotlight on the State of the A&D Industry
 
 
The recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has begun in earnest. Overall, commercial utilization in April 2022 is significantly higher when compared to a year ago. But with new risks like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, numbers are still lower compared to April 2019. Take a look at some of the challenges hindering recovery in North America, Europe and China.
 
Sean Broderick

Can material and labor supply keep pace with aftermarket demand as flight activity recovers?
 
Thierry Dubois

French industry launches new promotion effort to hire young production workers amidst concern low interest may hamper production ramp-up.
 
Jens Flottau

Market demand for the A320neo family remains strong, but Airbus is delaying A321XLR entry-into-service due to certification issues.
 
 

As congestion in major metropolitan areas continue to rise and traffic increases, cities are turning to AAM to establish a working framework that will provide access to thousands of sites in dense urban areas in the future.

How will a framework be established and what infrastructure will be necessary to grow AAM capabilities? What challenges will the industry face?

 
DATA SPOTLIGHT
A Monthly Roundup Of Data Stories
 
As of 2022, only three countries continue to operate dedicated long-range bombers—China, Russia and the U.S.
 
The global pandemic and lack of passenger demand impacted the volume of commercial new aircraft deliveries over the past two years.

 
 
AVIATION WEEK FORECASTS
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May 10, 2022, marked 50 years since the first flight of the Fairchild Republic A-10 ground-attack aircraft.
 
Due to the nature of a global alliance, it becomes evident that Oneworld’s U.S. members are the closest to pre-COVID levels.
 
Air cargo is on a steady rise with thriving activity for dedicated cargo carriers.
 
The release of the details of the Pentagon’s Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) within the fiscal year 2023 budget request over recent weeks has helped shed light on the Department of Defense’s longer-term investment priorities.