Aerospace Defence and Security

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that passenger traffic is expected to increase by an estimated 5% annually and reach 3.6 billion by 2016. Furthermore, airports around the globe are expanding or being built, which creates opportunities for installation of the latest self-service kiosks. This insight takes a global snapshot...

As civil operators progressively renew legacy helicopters, the new generation of platforms will increasingly face challengesespecially from a financial perspective because of stretched government budgets and irregular turnovers. Moreover, new operational requirements, such as overnight missions to distant locations, are dictating specific requirem...

This market insight provides a regional assessment of which countries allow UAS operations for commercial, for profit applications. It also assesses which countries have established manufacturers/sellers, growing manufacturers/sellers, or a demonstrated capability to manufacture UASs for commercial or private use.

This market insight reviews the information management aspect of airport operations that use database solutions to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. It identifies the market participants that offer Airport Operational Database (AODB) solutions, in addition to offerings designed to complement AODB capability. Business participants within...

This market insight provides a competitive assessment of global companies that are well-positioned to take advantage of the commercial UAS market and discusses the following topics: competitive advantages for top companies in each region, developmental achievements and/or innovations that signal a companys advanced technological capabilities, and ...

The world of air traffic management is about to undergo a significant change. The traditional radar based air traffic control environment will soon be replaced by a system based on automated position and flight data reporting by the aircraft themselves. The effort is global with variations by country and by technology. In the US, the constructio...

This research describes the global market for aircraft cabin interiors. Supporting research data was collected from industry records for delivery of new aircraft; contracts for modifications; and contracts for maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Data was verified by conversations with industry participants. Market segmentation includes: cabin compo...