McKinsey at the Paris Air Show

Aviation industry experts remain skeptical amid high costs and technical feasibility challenges.

US aerospace and defense companies face core skills gaps and high turnover. A new report reveals strategies to boost workforce productivity and maximize the return on talent.

Can the aviation industry soar to new heights, or will headwinds slow its progress?

Public and private investment dollars are fueling defense innovation. The prize? A $250 billion opportunity to build a modernized defense frontier by scaling technology, from AI to quantum computing.

A defense tech start-up ecosystem is developing in Europe as countries look to boost innovation in defense capabilities.

With European NATO countries seeking to rapidly expand their defense capabilities, we explore how maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers could improve operations to enhance mission readiness.

Patrice Caine, chair and CEO of Thales, shares insights on the role innovation plays in the defense sector, especially the current status of AI and the future of quantum technologies.

European NATO countries are looking to ramp up their defense budgets—potentially adding much more direct in-country readiness per euro.

The aerospace and defense industry is transitioning from an older to younger workforce, but it faces intense competition for talent. It needs a radical response.

Commercial aviation faces its most uncertain future in decades. COVID-depressed demand is now resurging, but there are many uncertainties and challenges for operators and manufacturers to manage.

OEMs in high-complexity, low-volume industries face skyrocketing demand. But it’s now possible to scale production in ways that preserve product portfolios and profitability.