Aerospace Defence and Security

While advanced air mobility (AAM) as a concept has been widely discussed throughout the modern aviation age, it was only in the past decade that a definite boom was apparent in the development of actual aircraft. This was in line with the technological advancements seen (or proposed) with respect to power systems, battery efficiency, energy storage...

As one of the core technology solutions within the security industry, the rush of changes that the surveillance market has undergone due to digitalization, new integration capabilities, and the addition of analytics offerings has allowed the market to continue its impressive growth even through the pandemic era. With the surveillance market shaking...

The global satellite launch services market witnessed a 2.98 times increase in terms of number of satellites launched in 2020 when compared to 2019. Another shift that can be observed is the increase in the number of small satellites being launched. Multiple satellite operators with a history of launch in 2019 have launched satellites in orbit. Sat...

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has introduced a standardized regulatory framework for commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), driving the widespread adoption of drones for commercial purposes in Europe. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are the most prominent commercial UAS markets in the region, while innovative drone start-ups ...

16 Dec 2021  |  Global  |  Mega Trends

Global Air Cargo Growth Opportunities

Increased Focus on Digitalization, Sustainable Operations, and Building Resilient Supply Chains will be the Key to Enhancing Future Growth Potentia

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This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the air cargo industry. It also examines the growth in air cargo between 2020 and 2022 and identifies the trends driving this growth. The impact of past crises on global trade has also been presented. The study also highlights the leading stakeholders in the industry, such as carriers, air ...

Lessors are struggling to maintain liquidity amidst the weak economic scenario in aviation. Airline-owned leasing firms are selling off their leasing arms to consolidate and streamline their core air travel operations. The critical situation has led to some M&A scenarios in the aircraft leasing industry. Lessors and airlines are dependent on var...

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the demand for air travel both on domestic and international routes. It has severely impacted the aircraft utilization rate and financial health of the airlines. Most of the airlines were forced to halt their digital transformation journey due to weak financial capability. Airlines are focusing more on ...

With ecological concerns becoming more urgent, governments across the world are setting net-zero targets for their militaries and the civil aviation sectors. Military departments are also expressing increasing interest in electric aircraft due to their lower operating costs and stealth capabilities. In response to the new green policies and the nee...

Novel technologies are improving aircraft hangars, and particularly the activities that take place within these hangars (final assembly or heavy maintenance and modification work). Industry 4.0 trends have positively changed the way aircraft are built or maintained in hangars, leading to the emergence of smart hangars. This research discusses tr...