Aerospace and Defense Industry

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Sep. 1, 2006 - 2091 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

Industrial Sectors

Definitions

Aircraft Products & Services

Airframe

Aircraft Engine

Aircraft Components

Commercial Avionics

Military Avionics

In-flight Entertainment

MRO

Missiles

Air-to-Air Missile

Air-to-Surface Missile

Air Defense Missile

Surface-to-Surface

Antiship

Antitank

Bombs (Guided)

Intelligent Munitions

Others

Modeling, Simulation and Training

CBT & E-Learning

Military Training & Simulation

Commercial & Military Visual Simulation

Commercial & Military Flight Simulation

C4ISR & Related

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Electronic Warfare

Mine Countermeasures

Naval Radar and Sonar

Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors

Infrared Imaging Systems and Components

Military Ground Communications

Land-Based Surveillance Radar

Others

Space Equipment

Launch Vehicles

Communications Satellites

Earth Observation Satellites

GPS (Geotechnologies)

Commercial Satellite Imaging

Commercial Aerial Imaging

Commercial SAR Data

Commercial SAR Software

Commercial Jets

Regional Jets

Business Jets

Military Aircraft

Helicopters

Others

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview & Outlook

Market Snapshots

Market Overview

A Relentless Conflict in Iraq What Next? An Analysis of Global Defense Markets

Table 1: Global Defense Budget (2001-2010): Annual Estimates/Projections in US$ Billion by Region - Americas, Europe, Former USSR, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2: Global Aerospace & Defense Market (2003): Defense Budget in US$ Billion by Select Country - USA, Russia, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, and Germany (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Globalization Drives Defense Related Sectors

Military Expenditure Worldwide

Post ‘09/11’ Scenario

Table 3: Global Aerospace & Defense Market (2000-2004): Military Expenditure in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4: Global Defense Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Military Expenditure by Region/Country - North America, Western Europe, Asia, Middle East, Central & Eastern Europe, Oceania, Africa, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Scenario

Boeing and Airbus - The Fight Gets Tougher

A Comparison Between Two Giants of the Aerospace and Defense Industry - Boeing & EADS

Table 5: Comparison of Annual Sales of Defense Related Products for Boeing and Airbus Partners (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competition in Aircraft Engine/Frame Sectors Takes New Shape

Air-to-Air Missiles: The Evolving Competitive Landscape

Table 6: Leading Defense Contractors in the Global Missiles Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Motorola, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Business Jet Market

Table 7: Leading Players in the Global Business Jet Market (2000-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales of Cessna (Textron), Bombardier, Raytheon, Gulfstream (General Dynamics), Dassault, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8: Leading Players in the Global Business Jet Market (2000-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Bombardier, Gulfstream (General Dynamics), Cessna (Textron), Dassault, and Raytheon (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Medium Business Jet Market

Table 9: Leading Players in the Global Medium Business Jet Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Raytheon, Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Business Jets Fractional Ownership Market

Table 10: Leading Players in the Global Business Jets Fractional Ownership Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for NetJets, Flight Options, Flexjet, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regional Small Jet Market

Table 11: Leading Players in the Global Regional Small Jet Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Military Aircraft Market

Table 12: Leading Players in the Global Military Aircraft Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Lockheed Martin, Eurofighter, Boeing, Irkut, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Helicopter Market

Table 13: Leading Players in the Global Helicopter Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Eurocopter, Bell, AgustaWestland, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14: Leading Players in the Global Helicopter Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Eurocopter, Sikorsky, Boeing, Bell, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Space Market

Naval Sensors: An Overview

New Avenues for GIS and Satellite Imaging

Global MRO Sector - A Review

Growing Sophistication of Aircraft Systems Augurs Well for MRO Market Growth

Outsourcing Perks Up Independent MRO Segment

Long-Term Outlook for MRO Market Encouraging

Retention of Skillful Workforce - A Major Concern for MRO Industry

Supply Chain Management - A Key Tool

Changing Trends Down the Supply Chain

Table 15: Global Aircraft Leasing Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lean Enterprise System - Becoming Key Part of Aerospace Supply Chain

Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA)

Process Maturity Model

A Common Ethics Standard for Global Aerospace Industry

Key Industry Statistics

Table 16: Global Large Commercial Aircraft Market (2001- 2006): Deliveries by Company - Boeing and Airbus (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17: Global Regional Jet Aircraft Market (2001-2006): Deliveries by Company - Bombardier and Embraer (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18: Contribution of Aerospace Industry to GDP by Country (2003) - United Kingdom, France, Canada, United States, Germany, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19: Global Aerospace and Defense Market (2000 & 2010): Cargo Aircraft Delivery in Units by Aircraft Size (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Production Scenario

Table 20: Global Aerospace Market (2000-2006): Aircraft Production by Type - Regional Jets, Commercial Jets, and Business Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Commercial Aircraft Backlogs

Table 21: Global Aerospace Market (2006-2010): Backlog for Large Commercial Aircraft by Region - North America, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Exports & Imports Market

Table 22: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2004): Exports in US$ Billion by Select Country - USA, Mexico, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Brazil, Spain, and Australia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23: Global Aerospace Market (2004): Percentage Exports of Total Production by Region/Country - Canada, United States, European Union, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2004): Imports in US$ Billion by Select Country - USA, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, Italy, Australia, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aerospace and Defense Industry - A Glance into the Recent Past

“9/11” and the Aftermath

Terrorist Attacks Carry Out a Perfect Spoilsport Act

S&P’s Corporate Credit Rating of Leading Aerospace and Defense Companies Immediately After ‘09/11’ Events

Aircraft Deliveries Under Hammer

Business Jet Demand Decelerates

Rationalizing Production in Sliding Sales Regime

Defense Procurements - The Thin Wire of Survival

Aircraft & Engine MRO Sector

Industry Slowdown Echoes in Titanium Prices

2. Global Aviation Industry - A Perspective

Industry Revives Traditional Look

Economic Development Influences Aviation Demand

Developing Economies Hold the Key to Future Market Growth

Urbanization Fuels Aviation Sector Growth

Table 25: Urbanization is rapidly increasing in China and is all set to match the urbanization rate of Japan by the year 2030. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Air Travel Demand

Price - The Key Factor Influencing Air Travel Demand

Table 26: Global Commercial Aviation Market (2000-2005): Annual Percentage Growth of Passengers and Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27: Global Aerospace Market (2000-2006): Revenue Passenger Miles (Millions) by Region/Country - United States, Europe, Asia (including Japan), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28: Global Aerospace Market (2000-2006): Available Passenger Miles (Millions) by Region/Country - United States, Europe, Asia (including Japan), and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29: Leading Airlines in the Global Aerospace Market (2004): Fleet Value in US$ Million for Air France-KLM, American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Lufthansa, Southwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and UPS (United Parcel Service) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

A Sneak Glance into the Year 2005

Value Becoming Primary Production and Distribution Tool

Factors Influencing Civil Aerospace Industry

Table 30: Leading Airlines Lessors in the Global Aerospace Market (As of October 2005): Number of Aircraft and Portfolio Value for Gecas, ILFC, RBS Aviation Capital, CIT Aerospace, and Aviation Capital Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Watch Out for ‘A380 Superjumbo’: The Flying Monster from Airbus

The A380 Superjumbo: Aircraft of Superlatives

Advantage A380

No Gain Without Pain

Not Just Passenger Carriers, Cargo Carriers too - A380F

Airbus Sounds Optimistic, But

Global Aviation Market - A Long Term Perspective

Table 31: Global Aviation Market (2006-2025): Number of Aircraft Deliveries by Region - North America, Europe, Asia -Pacific (including Japan), Latin America, Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32: Global Aircraft Market (2006-2025): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Aircrafts Delivered by Product Type - Mainline Aircraft, Business Jets, and Regional Aircrafts (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Burgeoning Demand for Air Travel

Table 33: Global Aviation Market (2006-2025): Average Annual Growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) by Region/Country - China, Latin America, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, Africa, Russia, Europe, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Emerging Regions to Gain Increased Share of Global Air Traffic

Table 34: Global Aviation Market (2005 & 2025): Percentage Breakdown of Traffic Volume (in RPKs) by Region/Country - North America, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Europe, China, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Russia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Liberalization Wave Promises New Horizons for Air Travel Growth

Rising Air Travel Demand Creating New International Routes

Routes Between Larger Cities Command More Air Traffic and Survival Rate

Massive Aircraft Fleet Expansion in Store

Table 35: Global Aviation Market (2005 & 2025): Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Single-Aisle Aircrafts to Rule the Roost

Twin-Aisle Jets Demand to Expand

Single-Aisles to Account for Majority of the Future Deliveries

Table 36: Global Aviation Market (2006-2025): Number of Aircraft Deliveries by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37: Global Aviation Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet (30-120 Seats) Deliveries by Region/Country - North America, Europe, China, Russia, Latin America, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East, and Africa (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38: Global Aviation Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regional Jets Market - An Overview

Regional Jets - Operationally Efficient Aircraft to Propel the Market

Regional Jet Fleet (30-60 Seat Category)

Regional Jet Fleet (61-120 Seat Category)

Airlines Focus on Fleet Optimization

Fleet Size

Table 39: Global Aerospace Market (2005): Number of Regional Jets (61-120 Seat) in Service by Age Group - <5, 5 to 10, 10 to 15, 15 to 20, 20 to 25, 25 to 30, and 30 & Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Global Freighter Aircrafts Market - A Long Term Perspective

Table 40: Global Air Cargo Market (2000-2004): Annual Percentage Growth in Freight Tons and Freight Ton Kilometers (FTKs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Hi-Tech Exports Fuel Global Air Freight Growth

Dedicated Freighters to Gain More Market Appeal

Number of Freighter Aircrafts to Grow Two Times

Table 41: Global Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Number of Freighter Aircraft by Body Type - Standard Body (< 50 Tons), Medium Wide Body (40-65 Tons), and Large Body (> 65 Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42: Global Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Number of Freighter Aircraft Deliveries by Region and Body Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43: Global Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Number of New Freighter Aircraft Deliveries by Body Type - Large Body, Standard Body, and Medium Wide Body (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

American and European R&D Funding in the Commercial Aircraft Industry

Europe

The United States

Aircraft Manufacturers Speculate on an Alternate for Concorde

What the Future Holds?

3. Major Challenges

The Uncertainty in Global Economy

Market Invasion by New Players in Latin America and Asia

Military Cooperation: A Double-Edged Sword

4. Industry Trends and Issues

Trends in Global Mergers and Acquisitions

Consolidation in the Passenger Jet Aircraft

Low Cost Carriers Increase Penetration

Need for Cost Efficiencies Push Airlines into Fleet Modernization

Replacing Old with New: Gaining Momentum

Increasing Conversion of Passenger Aircrafts into Freighter Planes

Boeing’ Partners in Physical Conversion of Aged Passenger Aircraft

Joint Design Manufacturing Gaining Ground

Network Development - A Key Part of Airlines Long Term Growth Strategies

Doing Business the Internet Way

Airline Carriers Embrace Business Model Convergence Strategies

“Availability Contracting” Commanding Increased Preference

OEMs Refocus on Core Competencies to Stay Afloat in the Market

Growing International Mobility Boost Demand for New Aircrafts

Aircraft Manufacturers Bag Record Orders from Airline Operators

Rapid Rise in Deliveries Trigger Revenues for Leading Aircraft Manufacturers

Business Jet Market to Witness Strong Upturn

Composites Look Poised to Gain Rapid Ground in the Aerospace Market

Non-Stop Services Growing in Demand

Lessors Business on Boom

In-Flight Entertainment: Market Poised for a Giant Leap

A Glimpse of Current/Emerging IFE Services

Promising Outlook for Flight/Visual Simulation Sectors

Turboprop Engines: The Fading Glory

Table 44: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2002-2020): Total Engine Delivery Forecasts in Units and in US$ Billion by Engine Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Silence: The Buzz Word

Surge in Demand for Avionics Systems

Avionics Market Spurred by New Air Space Corridors

Military Avionics - Glorious Days Yet to be

Military Avionics Market Buoyed by Increasing Air Force Utilization

Commercial-off-the-Shelf Components in Military Aircrafts

Insecurity Breeds Demand for Effective Detectors

Cost Factor Hampers Market for Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors

Emerging Trends in Training and Simulation Systems

Security Concerns Bolster Market for Electronic Warfare Systems

Connector Suppliers to Defense-Related Sectors Enthralled

Global Missiles Market to Grow Steadily

Air-to-Air Missile Sector: Striking it Rich

Space Industry to Witness Growth

Reusable Launch Vehicles Demand Go Sky High

A Glimpse of RLV Programs in the US

Large/Extra-Large Satellites: Indicators Show Downturn in Demand

Table 45: World Market for GEO Satellites (2005): Percentage Breakdown by Region/Country for Europe, USA, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Boeing Responds

Commercialization of High-Resolution Imagery: Still in its Infancy

Discovery of New Application Areas Bolster Communications Satellite Market

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - A High Potential Segment

Titanium: Burning Issue in the Global Aerospace Industry

Accessing Defense Electronics Market - A Major Hurdle for Electronic Suppliers

5. Industry Structure

Global Aerospace & Defense Industry Structure

6. Technological Trends & Issues

Nanotechnology Promises New Horizons for the Aerospace Industry

Supersonic Business Jets: At the Brink of Innovation

High-Speed Data Link Communications Systems to Spell Doom for Radars

LiDAR Technology Gaining Wide Acceptance Globally

Solid-State Memory Systems’ Growing Acquaintance with the Industry

New Advances in Metal Castings: A Boon to the Industry

7. Global Market Analysis

By Geographic Region

Table 46: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Geographical Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2010): Geographic Regions Ranked by Growth - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Industrial Sector/Segment

Table 48: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products and Services, Missiles, Modeling, Simulation & Training, C4ISR & Related, Space Equipment, and GPS (Geotechnologies) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49: Global Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Sector Ranked by Growth - Aircraft Products and Services, Missiles, Modeling, Simulation & Training, C4ISR & Related, Space Equipment, and GPS (Geotechnologies) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50: Global Aircraft Products and Services Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - In-flight Entertainment, Military Avionics, Commercial Avionics, Airframe, Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, and MRO (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51: Global Missiles Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - Intelligent Munitions, Bombs (Guided), Others, Surface-to-Surface, Air-to-Surface, Air Defense, Antiship, Antitank, and Air-to-Air (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52: Global Modeling, Simulation & Training Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - Commercial & Military Flight Simulation, Military Training & Simulation, CBT & E-Learning, and Commercial & Military Visual Simulation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53: Global C4ISR & Related Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors, Electronic Warfare, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Military Ground Communications, Infrared Imaging Systems and Components, Mine Countermeasures, Naval Radar and Sonar, and Land-Based Surveillance Radar (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54: Global Space Equipment Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - Communications Satellites, Launch Vehicles, and Earth Observation Satellites (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55: Global GPS (Geotechnologies) Industry (2000-2010): Industrial Segment Ranked by Growth - Commercial SAR Software, Commercial Aerial Imaging, GIS Software, Commercial SAR Data, and Commercial Satellite Imaging (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. Product Overview

Aircraft Products & Services

Airframe

Aircraft Engine

Aircraft Components

Commercial Avionics

Military Avionics

In-flight Entertainment

MRO

Missiles

Air-to-Air Missile

Air-to-Surface Missile

Air Defense Missile

Surface-to-Surface

Antiship

Antitank

Bombs (Guided)

Intelligent Munitions

Others

Specific Missiles

Air-Launched Surface-attack Guided Missile (AGM)

AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW)

Airborne Tactical and Defense Missiles

Air-Launched Intercept-Aerial Guided Missile (AIM)

Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU)

Enhanced Guided Bomb Unit (EGBU)

Guided Bomb Units (GBU)

Mark (General Purpose Bomb)

LGM - Silo-Launched Surface Attack Guided Missile

Air-to-Air Booster Cylinder

Tube Launched, Optically Tracked, and Wire Guided (TOW) Missile System

JDAM

Major Technologies in Air-To-Air Missiles Segment

Advanced Propulsion Technology

Ramjet

Solid-Fuel Ramjet

Integral Rocket Ramjet

Ducted Rocket Ramjet

Advanced Guidance/Seeker Technology

Active Radar

Imaging Infrared Focal Plane Array

Command-Inertial Guidance

Dual-Mode Seekers

Other Missile Technologies

Modeling, Simulation and Training

CBT & e-Learning

Military Training & Simulation

Commercial & Military Visual Simulation

Commercial & Military Flight Simulation

Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) & Related Systems

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAV Tier Classification

Video Information Capability Enhancement System (VICE)

Electronic Warfare

Mine Countermeasures

Naval Radar and Sonar

Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors

An Overview of Select Biological Agents

Sensitivity and Selectivity - Key for Agent Detection

Major Biological and Chemical Detectors

Infrared Imaging Systems and Components

Military Ground Communications

Land-Based Surveillance Radar

Others

Space Equipment

Launch Vehicles

Communications Satellites

Earth Observation Satellites

A-to-Z of Satellite

Satellite

Orbit

Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO)

Satellite’s Footprint

Burn

The Interior of a Satellite

The Propulsion Subsystem

The Power Subsystem

The Communications Subsystem

The Structures Subsystem

The Thermal Control Subsystem

The Attitude Control Subsystem

The Telemetry and Command Subsystem

Satellite Sector: An Overview of Applications/Services

The Launch of a Satellite

GPS (Geotechnologies)

Commercial Satellite Imaging

Commercial Aerial Imaging

GIS Software

Commercial SAR Data

Commercial SAR Software

Overview of Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Application Areas

Space-Based Earth Observation Systems

Major Remote Sensing Instruments and Satellites

Satellite Navigation System

The Galileo System

EGNOS - The Precursor for Galileo

Focus on Select Aircraft Types

Commercial Jets

Business Jets

Helicopters

Regional Jets

Aircraft - A Sneak Preview

Commercial/Military Aircraft Models

Aircraft Categories

Military Aircraft

Table 56: Global Military Aircraft Market (2004-2006): Annual Sales in Terms of Value and Volume (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

End-Use Application

Table 57: Global Military Aircraft Market (2004-2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by End-Use Application - Fighter Attack, Special Mission, Strategic Airlift, Mobility, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

Honeywell Develops Engine Type Design and Production Process to Manufacture FAA Certified Engine

Honeywell Develops Centrifugal Compressor for Use on Small Heavy Fuel Engine

Cyberhand Technologies Commences Development of Solid Rocket Prototype

Comtek Advanced Structures Develops Resin Infusion Technology

Elta Systems Group Develops Novel CAEW&C System

Elta Systems Group Develops MARSS System

Boeing’s Initiative Towards Providing Tighter Air Security

EADS Space Transportation Develops Precise Power Transmission

Boeing Introduces New Technology Demonstrator

Honeywell Develops New Structural Anomaly Mapping System

Global Aerospace Develops StratoSail

Eurocopter’s ‘Fly-by-Light’ Helicopter

Carleton Technologies Develops Oxygen Regulator

High Tech Chaff Deceives Approaching Missiles

Actel Designs RTSX-X Line of Radiation Resistant FPGAs

ITT Aerospace Communications and DARPA Opt Open-source Linux OS

Helmle Uses TTL Expert System Software in Aircraft Blade Refurbishment

Lockheed Completes Testing of Fastenerless Aircraft Engine Inlet Duct System

Kaman Aerospace Completes Flight Testing of RAST Technology

Athena Technologies Develops Flight Control System (FCS)

Rolls-Royce Develops “Viper Grinding” Process

Aerospace Blasts-off Picosats

10. Product Innovations/Introductions

Bell Helicopter Introduces Bell 417

Eurocopter Launches NH90 Helicopter

Goodrich Launches SXI Telescope Mirror Assembly

Honeywell Introduces Integrated Flight Data Management Service

Dassault Unveils Falcon 2000DX Jet

Israel Aircraft Industries Subsidiary Develops Flight Guard

Lockheed Martin Builds New Aegis Weapon System

Honeywell Unveils LED Wing-Tip Position Lighting for Business Jets

TAG Aerospace Introduces New Aircraft Security Shield

Boeing Introduces 717 Business Express Support Package

Honda Introduces HF118 Turbofan Engine

BAE Test Fires Rocket with Advanced Laser Seeker

Honeywell Introduces New Model LTS101-850 Engine

BAE Systems Unveils Socet Set® Geospatial Software

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics Launches Ultra- Miniature Hermetic Feedthru

Adam Aircraft Unveils the First A500 Aircraft

Eurocopter Introduces the First Franco-German Tiger Helicopter

Bombardier Aerospace Rolls Out Global 5000 Intercontinental Business Jet

Korea Aerospace Industries’ T-50 Golden Eagle Supersonic Advanced Trainer

Telair Develops Blast-Resistant Aircraft Baggage Containers

Bimba Launches Air-to-Air Booster

Aviation Communications and Surveillance Systems Unveils MASS

Cubic Launches New Combat Search-and-Rescue Product Line

BVR Systems Finishes Initial Flight Tests of IFEWS

Qualcomm Announces New GPS Processor and Software

Space Imaging Launches IKONOS Satellite Stereo Imagery Products

EPSON Electronics America Launches GPS Receiver Module

Rafael Upgrades Python

HR Textron Completes First Article Test (FAT)

Bombardier Aerospace Inducts PrecisionPlus Upgrade in Business Jets

e-tenna and Titan Launches AccuWave Product Line

BE Aerospace Designs & Develops Anti-ballistic Cockpit Door and Locking System

Hupp Aerospace Launches Phase Kits

Cranfield Aerospace Demonstrates Observer Concept

Logicon and SDRC Announces Launch of Aerospace and Defense Solution

Honeywell Aerospace Products Hit the Marketplace

Cubic Launches New Search and Rescue Avionics System

National Aerospace Laboratories Launches HANSA-3

Sandisk Unveils TriFlash

Bell Helicopter Textron Uncovers Remade Version of AH-1Z Super Cobra Attack Helicopter

Bombardier Rolls Out CRJ900 Series of Regional Airliners

Boeing Rolls Out Modified Version of B747-400

Molniya (NPO) Develops MAKS Reusable Air-launched Space Vehicle

Adam Aircraft Launches Twin-Engine Composite Aircraft

11. Recent Industry Activity

Year 2006 in Review

Alliance Spacesystems to Merge with Vision Composites

Air Force Association Merges with Aerospace Education Foundation

Boeing and Lockheed Gain Consent from Federal Trade Commission for Proposed Merger

Lockheed Martin Acquires ISX Corporation

EADS Astrium to Acquire Stake in Equatorial Sistemas

Spirit Aerosystems Acquires Aerostructures

Velocity Aerospace to Acquire Approach Systems

Gridiron Capital to Acquire Praxair Aviation Services

L-3 Communications Holdings Plans to Acquire Crestview Aerospace

AerCap Buys AeroTurbine

Thielert Purchases Superior Air Parts

K&F Industries Holdings Acquires Nasco Aircraft Brake

Esterline Technologies Purchases FR Countermeasures

BBA Group Purchases Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing

L-3 Communications Acquires Advanced Systems Architecture

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems Acquires Paragon Systems

TransDigm Group Acquires Electra-Motion Industries

American Securities Acquires Robertson Aviation

Oak Hill Acquires Major Stake in Primus International

HEICO Plans to Acquire Arger Enterprises

Triumph Group Acquires Assets of Air Excellence International

Precision Castparts Acquires Shur-Lok

EADS Test & Services Purchases Get Electronique

Space Adventures Plans to Acquire Space Launch

Saab AB to Form Joint Venture with Denel Group

Avexus Enters into Partnership with Infospectrum

Honeywell Inks Pact with Bell Helicopter for Radar Altimeter and EGI Systems

Boeing and Aeromexico Sign Agreement for Component Services Program

Honeywell Signs Contract with Eurocopter America to Supply VXP Hums

Honeywell Avionics Systems Bags Contract from Bell Helicopter

EADS and ThyssenKrupp Ink Pact for Atlas Elektronik’ Industrial Structure

General Dynamics Signs Definitive Agreement with Chamberlain Manufacturing

Kairos Holdings Signs Letter of Intent with Firewall Forward

Turbo Machinery Products Signs Definitive Agreement with Goodrich

BAE Systems Signs Agreement with Hellenic Aerospace

HAECO Inks Agreement with Airbus

GoAir Inks MOU with Airbus for A320 Aircraft

Goodrich Signs Agreement with Jeppesen

Rolls-Royce Inks Pact with Alenia for Propulsion Systems

Rolls-Royce and Northstar Sign MOU

Sikorsky Inks Agreement with U.S. Helicopter to Supply S- 76C++ Helicopters

ALMA Signs Lease Agreement with Bombardier Aerospace

Goodrich Signs Teaming Pact with Rockwell Collins

Boeing and Armor Holdings Sign Pact for Combat Search and Rescue Project

Honeywell Inks Teaming Pact with Boeing and Sierra for JPALS Program

Aerospace Integration Corporation Signs Agreement with MTC

EADS Subsidiary and Terma A/S Sign Defense Pact

Bombardier Selects Lufthansa Technik for CRJ Facility Total Support Program

Goodrich to Supply Air Data System to EADS-CASA and Airbus

Goodrich to Supply Equipment for Boeing 747-8 Aircraft

Goodrich Delivers First Electric Brakes for Aircraft

Goodrich Wins Contracts from US Army Aviation & Missile Command and Redstone Arsenal

DNW Wins Contract from Naval Air Systems Command

Boeing Awards Contract to Goodrich for Flight Deck Lighting and Attendant Seating

Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company Wins Contract from AgustaWestland

Smiths Aerospace Signs Contract with Korean Aerospace Industries

US Army Awards R&D Contract to Goodrich for Night Vision Cameras

Sikorsky Wins Contract for Development of CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopters

Mitsubishi Electric Signs Launch Contract with Arianespace

Lockheed Martin Wins Arrowhead Manufacturing Contract from US Army

Lockheed Martin Wins Contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation

Lockheed Martin Wins Contract from US Air Force

Boeing Bags Training Contract from U.S. Air Force

Lockheed Martin Wins Contract from US Army for Tactical Missile System

BAE Systems Bags Contract for APKWS II from US Army

BAE Systems Wins Contract from AgustaWestland

BAE Systems Wins Contract from General Dynamics

EADS North America Bags Light Utility Helicopter Contract from US Army

Indian Airlines Inks Contract with Airbus for A320 Family of Aircraft

Airbus to Sign MOU with Technology Partners

Airbus Signs Agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries

BAE Systems Wins Contract from US Army for Common Missile Warning Systems

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Wins Support Contract from Lufthansa Regional Group

Eutelsat and Arianespace Ink Contract for W2M Satellite Launch

Ball Aerospace Inks Contract with Goddard Space Flight Center

EADS Astrium Signs Contract with Arianespace for Skynet 5C Launch

Mal Magellan Aerospace Bags Contract from Airbus

Ball Aerospace Bags Satellite Contract for Space Test Program

BAE Systems Supplies Digital Electronic Warfare System to Lockheed Martin

BAE Systems Tests Advanced Helmets for Typhoon Aircraft Pilots

Boeing Delivers First 777-200ER to Aeromexico

Smiths Aerospace to Supply TRAS System for Boeing’ 747-8 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Wins Order from Air Deccan

GE-Aviation Wins Engine Supply Order from Air India

GE-Aviation to Supply GEnx Engines for Continental Airlines’ 787 Aircraft

Bedek to Deliver Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Kits to Qantas

UUAZ to Produce 35 Helicopters for the Annual Year-2006

M&M Aerospace Hardware Opens New Branch in Germany

Embraer Inaugurates New Maintenance Hangar at Nashville International Airport

Alden O. Sherman Sells Jet Engine Business to Whitcraft

Regent Manufacturing Sells Assets to Quality Products

Goodrich Terminates Agreement to Sell Turbomachinery Products Division

United Airlines Selects B/E Aerospace to Retrofit Premium Class Sections

Lockheed Martin Completes Modernization of First C-5M Cargo Aircraft

Gulfstream Aerospace Inaugurates New R&D Facility

Airbus North America Opens New Engineering Facility

EADS Astrium Expands Infoterra Group

EADS Opens Research and Technology Center in Singapore

Broetje Automation USA Establishes Headquarters at Omaha

Goodrich to Expand MRO Campus in Singapore

Ball Aerospace Commences Calibration and Assembly of James Webb Space Telescope

Ball Aerospace Completes Payload Bus Integration for Orbital Express

Arianespace Launches SPAINSAT and HOT BIRDTM 7A Satellites

Arianespace Launches JCSAT-9 Satellite

Bombardier to Restart Production of CRJ200 Aircraft Platform

Dassault Falcon Gains IS-BAO Certification

Honeywell Obtains FAA Certification for Nitrogen Generation System

Honeywell and Soloy Receive FAA STC Authorization

India Grounds Dhruv Helicopters

Year 2005 in Review

BAE Systems Avionics Limited and Galileo Avionica Merge

Offshore Systems Acquires CHI Systems

EADS North America Purchases Talon Instruments

Madison Bay Acquires Minority Stake in Exosphere Aircraft

Lockheed Martin’s UK Subsidiary Acquires INSYS Group

Embraer Acquires OGMA

BAE Systems Acquires United Defense Industries

ZODIAC Acquires C&D Aerospace Group

Synchronous Aerospace Acquires Compass Aerospace

Industrial Growth Partners Acquires CFI Holdings

Pembroke Acquires Majority Stake Walter Engines

Turbine Engine Acquires BAE Systems’ Precision Aerostructures

Linden Street Capital Acquires EADS Aeroframe Services

TAT Technologies Acquires Piedmont Aviation Component Services

Astronics Acquires Assets of Airborne Electronic Systems

Dover Acquires Avborne Accessory Group

Esterline Technologies Acquires Darchem Holdings

Cross Match Technologies Acquires Smiths-Heimann Biometrics

HEICO Acquires Major Share in Seal Dynamics

United Technologies Acquires Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power

Greenbriar-led Consortium Acquires Argo-Tech Corporation

Onex Acquires Boeing’ Wichita and Tulsa Operation

Pioneer Aerospace Acquires Airlift Technologies International

Carbon Race Acquires Major Share in AEROprogetti.Net

Arnprior Aerospace Acquires Boeing’ Arprior Facility

Air France Acquires Stake in Aero Maintenance Group

Bell Helicopter Acquires Certain Assets of US Helicopters

FBO Air Acquires Tech Aviation

FBO Air Acquires Central Plains Aviation

Rexnord Acquires Falk

CIRCOR International Acquires Loud Engineering & Manufacturing

Cobham Acquires Assets of Microwave Development

Avio Acquires Major Share in Philips Aerospace

RotorCraft Leasing Purchases OMNI Energy Services

Aircraft Industries Acquires LETECKÉ ZÁVODY AS

OHB Technology Acquires MT Aerospace

BAE Systems Inks Acquisition and Leaseback Pact with SN Brussels Airlines

Umeco Buys Provest

Air Saipan Acquires Two Boeing 757 Aircrafts

EADS SPACE Signs Acquisition Agreement with Dutch Space

Eurocopter Inks Cooperation Agreement with AVIC II

Raytheon Technical Services Company Signs Agreement with M7 Aerospace

Hindustan Aeronautics Signs Joint Venture Agreement with SNECMA

Firan Technology Group Enters into Agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron

Airbus Signs Research & Development Pact with Irkut

Goodrich Corporation Enters into Agreement with JetBlue Airways

Firan Technology Group Signs Agreement with Smiths Aerospace

FTG Circuits Signs Contract with Honeywell International

Solectron Enters into Agreement with Thales Group

EADS Inks Collaboration Agreement with DRS Technologies

Israel Aircraft Industries and BVR Systems Sign Agreement to Extend Cooperation

Israel Aircraft Industries Inks Pact with Rafael to Establish Joint Venture

Airbus Signs General Terms Agreement with CASGC for A320 Aircrafts

Bell Helicopter Forges Alliance with Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation

Bell Helicopter Expands Alliance with Hillsboro

Israeli and French Authorities Ink Pact for Micro-Satellite

Golan Industries Inks Teaming Agreement with Martin Baker Aircraft Company

Saab Aviocomp Inks Component Service Agreement

Embraer Inks MOU with India’ DRDO

Pratt & Whitney Canada Wins Contract to Supply Engines for Embraer

Embraer Wins Contract from Government of Colombia to Supply Super Tucano

Smiths Aerospace to Supply ViDP System to Airbus

Airbus Signs Contract with AVIC 1

FATS Inks Contract with UK’s Ministry of Defense

Presstek's Lasertel Subsidiary Inks Contract with SELEX S&AS

MB Aerospace Inks Contract with Boeing

Goodrich Bags MRO Contract from French Ministry of Defence

Bedek Wins MRO Contract form Israel MOD for Skyhawk Trainer

Israel Aircraft Industries Win Contract from Vought Aircraft Industries

Bell Helicopter Grants Contract to Goodrich for Interconnect Drive System

Lockheed Martin Wins F/A-22 Production Contract from US Air Force

Saab Aerostructures to Produce Cargo Doors for Boeing 787

Saab Avitronics Receives Aircraft Equipment Order from Smiths Aerospace

Chinese Airlines Ink Contracts with Airbus

AgustaWestland and Bell Helicopter to Rearrange Joint Venture

Embraer Commissions New MRO Service Center in Brazil

AerCap Inks Letter of Intent with Airbus for A320 Family of Aircraft

Arianespace Launches MSG-2 and Insat 4A into Geostationary Orbit

Arianespace Launches THAICOM 5

Arianespace Signs Contract with Lockheed Martin for BSAT-3a Launch

Israel UAV Partnership Sign Contract with Turkish Ministry of Defense

EUROJET Signs Contract with NETMA for EJ200 Engine Service Support

Rolls-Royce Signs Service Contract with Ministry of Defence for RB199 Engine

Israel Aircraft Industries Wins Contract from Israel Air Force for Heron UAV Systems

Boeing Australia/Israel Aircraft Industries Bag Contract from Australian Defence Forces

Bell Helicopter Wins Contract from the US Army

Cessna Inks Supply Contract with Jetalliance for 20 Aircrafts

AirTanker Wins Contract from UK Ministry of Defence

DRS Technologies Wins Contract from Raytheon Company for Infrared Assemblies

DRS Technologies Receives Order from U.S. Army for Thermal Weapon Sights

DRS Technologies Wins Contract from U.S. Marine Corps for Thermal Binocular Systems

ITT Industries Bags Order for SIRFC

Canadian Helicopters Bags Maintenance and Training Contract

Raytheon Company Receives Maintenance and Testing Contract from Naval Air Systems

Rolls-Royce Wins Order from Germanwing

GE-Aviation Wins Engine Supply Order from Air Canada

Ball Aerospace Completes NPP Assembly and Integration

MD Helicopters Offers Aircrafts for Turkish Home Security

Boeing and Bell Helicopter Deliver CV-22 Osprey to the U.S. Air Force

Embraer to Enter the Light and Very Light Business Jet Market

Israeli Companies Establish Aeronautics & Space Industries of Israel

Finmeccanica and BAE Systems Dissolve AMS Joint Venture

Sikorsky Inaugurates Fly-by-Wire System Integration Lab for MH-92 Helicopters

Smiths Aerospace Opens New Turbine Engine Components Facility in the US

Finmeccanica Establishes New Production Facility for Helicopters

Airbus North America Expands Kansas Engineering Facility

RBI Hawker Inaugurates Helicopter Repair and Maintenance Facility

Oboronprom Creates New Holding Company

BAE Systems Divests UK Communications Operation to Selenia Communications

Goodrich Divests JcAIR Test Systems Division to Aeroflex

BAE Systems Divests Atlas Elektronik Business

Lockheed Martin Divests Stake in TUSAS Aerospace Industries

Airbus A380 Takes Off on Dunlop Wheel and Brake Technology

Bombardier Divests Business Jet Financing Operations

Boeing Wins US Approval to Divest Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing Operations

Elta Systems Group Gains Approval for Flight Guard Anti- missile System

Northrop Grumman Obtains Approval for Commercial Aircraft Air Defense System

Elta Systems Group Obtains AS9100 Standard Certification

Honeywell Receives FAA Certification for Traffic Surveillance System

Boeing Demonstrates Proposed Air Force Helicopter

Petroleum Helicopters Changes Name to PHI

AIA Launches Aviation Training Programs in China

Year 2004 in Review

Smiths Group Acquires Dynamic Gunver Technologies

BAE North America Acquires ALPHATECH

Curtiss-Wright Acquires Dy 4 Systems

EADS North America’s Acquisition of Racal Instruments

Lockheed Martin Buys Out Sippican

Lockheed Martin Sets Eye On STASYS

ITT Acquires Remote Sensing Systems Business of Eastman Kodak

GE Aircraft Engines Acquires Agfa-Gevaert Non- Destructive Testing Business

Goodrich Inks US$99 Million Deal with Northrop Grumman

Lockheed Martin Divests COMSAT General

BAE Systems Forges Alliance with Aerosud

Goodrich Supplies Body and Wing Landing Gears to Airbus A380

Year 2003 in Review

EADS Acquires BAE Systems’ 25% Stake in Astrium

Raytheon Acquires Honeywell’s Australian Aerospace Unit

Lockheed Martin Acquires Orincon

Armor Holdings Acquires Simula

AMETEK Acquires Airtechnology Holdings Limited

BAE Systems Acquires Stake in Alvis

Honeywell Acquires Assets of Baker Electronics

Lockheed Martin Acquires Assets of Leigh Aerosystems

Northrop Grumman Completes Consolidation of TRW’s Defense Businesses

Other M&As

Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce in MRO Venture

Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Float NetFires

MD Helicopters and Hongdu Form Hongdu MD Helicopters

BAE Systems and HISPANO-SUIZA Float Joint Venture

BAE Systems Partners with NITEworks

Rolls-Royce Teams Up with Qinetiq and UK Academic Centers

Boeing Forges Alliance with Finmeccanica

Lockheed Martin Brings in Harris Corporation and Embraer

Israel Aircraft Industries and NELCO Enter into Strategic Alliance

Arianespace Enters into New Launch Services Alliance with Boeing and Mitsubishi

BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman Sign MoU

Air Canada and Bombardier Ink MoU

Boeing Signs MoU with CIRA

Rolls-Royce Signs MoU with Boeing

Boeing Inks MoU with HAVELSAN

Lockheed Martin’s Strategic Marketing Alliance with Analogic

Lockheed Martin and Romanian Ministry of Defense Ink MoU

HP Join Forces with BAE Systems and Other Renowned Education Institutions

Boeing and Ball Aerospace Join Forces

Rolls-Royce and VT Group Team Up with Lockheed Martin

Raytheon and IBM Announce Deal

Eurofighter GmbH and Norwegian Defense Ministry Ink Agreement

GE Aircraft Engines Signs Agreement with AVIC I Commercial Aircraft

Honeywell Signs Agreement with FedEx Express

Israel Aircraft Industries Signs Marketing Agreement with Avocet Aircraft

Divisions of Israel Aircraft Industries and Northrop Grumman Sign Teaming Agreement

Honeywell Signs Licensing Agreement with Motorola

Northrop Grumman Signs Reseller Agreement with Harris Corporation

Boeing Secures an Upgradation Contract for NATO Aircraft

EADS Astrium Enters into Contract with Eutelsat

Boeing Signs Long-term Contract with The Insitu Group

Ball Aerospace Wins Study Contract for Weather and Environment Observing System

Israel Aircraft Industries Inks Strategic Co-operation Agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics

Astrium Bags Contract for Venus Express Probe

GE Aircraft Engines Bags Contract from Qatar Airways

Northrop Grumman Space and Raytheon Ink Supply Contract with U.S. Department of Defense

BAE Systems Strikes an Agreement with the UK MoD

Arianespace and EADS Space Transportation Ink Order Letter

Other Contracts

Goodrich Expands Helicopter MRO Facilities

Lockheed Martin Commences New HI-Vision Air-Space Integration Lab

Lockheed Martin Creates MS2 Business Segment

EADS CASA Opens “Bahía de Cádiz” Center

BAE Systems Establishes New Integrated Solutions Unit

Lockheed Martin Forms Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions

Lockheed Martin Inaugurates Technology Center

Boeing Divests 50% Stake in Advanced Electronics Company

Daimler Chrysler Sells Aircraft Engine Division

Boeing Sells Corinth Facility to Labinal

Bombardier Divests Military Aviation Service Unit to Spar Aerospace

BAE Systems Concludes Sale of Ocean Systems Facility

Raytheon Divests Missile Target Unit

BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Restructure STN Atlas

EADS Kick Starts the A400M Program

Year 2002 in Review

EADS Acquires Defense Unit of Hawker Pacific

SAS Flight Support AB Acquires Aeronautical Services Group

Aerojet Completes Acquisition of General Dynamics’ Business

Axiom Navigation Acquires Traxsis

Meggitt Acquires Military Product Line from BAE Systems Avionics Group

Alvis Acquires Vickers Defense Systems of Rolls-Royce

L-3 Communications Acquires Wescam

L-3 Communications Acquires International Microwave

L-3 Communications Acquires Two Units of Northrop Grumman

Triumph Group Acquires Assets of Aerocell

Sirocco Aerospace International Acquires Stake in Aviastar-SP

DRS Technologies Purchases Assets of Meggitt Defense Systems

Akzo Nobel Acquires Marine & Aerospace Coatings Businesses of NOF

GKN Acquires Astech; Expands Aerospace Technology Range

Quaker Chemical Acquires Epmar

Esterline Technologies Acquires Engineered Polymer Group of Burke Industries

ST Aero Acquires Assets of Dee Howard Aircraft Maintenance

WSI Acquires Pilot Weather Advisor System Technology from ViGyan

Moog Gains Control of Tokyo Precision Instruments

Smiths Group Hunts for New Acquisitions

Goodrich Acquires 95% Stake in Hella Aerospace

Kaman Acquires RWG Frankenjura

Thales Announces Joint Venture with Gamco

FLS Aerospace and MyTravel Airways Form “MyTravel Aircraft Engineering”

Sikorsky Aircraft’s Joint Venture with SLEC

Boeing Takes Full Control of FlightSafety-Boeing Joint Venture

Boeing Streamlines Existing Partnership Deal with Goodrich Aviation and ICAS

GE Allies with US Department of Defense Agencies

EADS, Airbus and Thales Form Alliance

Rolls-Royce Collaborates with German Research Establishment

AgustaWestland and Lockheed Martin Team Up

BAE Systems Avionics Join Hands with Thales

AIDC Seeks Alliance with Bombardier

Dunlop Aerospace Collaborates with Honeywell Aircraft Landing Systems

Boeing Partners with EADS

SIA Engineering Teams with International Aerospace Tubes

L-3 Communications Wins Contract from Saab Avionics AB

Engine Alliance Strikes a Major Deal

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Clinches Deal from Australian Department of Defence

MSL Signs Deal with Honey-well Aerospace

Boeing and JAI Sign Agreement

Heico Aerospace Inks Components Deal with United Airlines

Ramta Division of Israel Aircraft Industries Bags Contract from Sikorsky

Korean Airline’s Aerospace Division Secures Sub-Contract from Boeing

eNGENUITY Announces Contract from Boeing

Airbus Signs Contract with Smith Aerospace

Kaman Aerospace Seals a Deal with the US Army Command Base in Alaska

Thayer Enters into Contract with Lockheed Martin

TRW Secures Contract from the US Department of Defense

Airbus Opts for Goodrich

DLR Ropes in Astrium

Northwest Airlines Signs Maintenance Contract with Bombardier Aerospace

Goodrich Signs Major Agreement with Boeing

Boeing Presents Hose-and-Drogue Units Contract to Smiths Aerospace

Gulfstream Aerospace Inks Agreement with Japan Maritime Safety Agency

Sinex Aviation Technologies Secures Consulting Contract from Alaska Airlines

Defense Industries International Bags Brazilian Air Force Contract

Spirent Systems Enter into Contract with Continental Express

Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics Enters into Head-Up Display Contract

Harris Corporation and Spirent Systems Group Reach Licensing Agreement

CMC Electronics Signs Contract with Thales Avionics

BAE Systems Wins Contract from Boeing Aircraft and Missile Systems

Other Contracts

Dassault Aviation and ST Aerospace Systems Sign MoU

Gamesa and Turbo 2000 Float Aerostructures and Engine Parts Venture

Nordam Group's Repair Division Sets Up Nordam Singapore

GE Aircraft Engines Begins Construction of Aircraft Maintenance Facility

Airbus Opens New Final Assembly Facility

Spirent Sells Aerospace Components Division to Curtiss-Wright

PENTAR Avionics Sells Test Equipment Division to Ideal Aerosmith

TMX Aerospace Expands Operations into Major European Markets

Ball Aerospace Streamlines Operations

BCT Joins Sonic Cruiser Technology Development Team

TransTechnology Dilutes Stake in Aerospace Rivet Manufacturers

Major Aerospace Companies Promote Singapore Aero Engine Service

Dolby Laboratories Promotes Dolby® Headphone Technology in IFE Program

Ball Aerospace & Technologies into NEXTSat Spacecraft Development Program

Year 2001 in Review

General Dynamics Acquires BBA's Regional Maintenance Centers

B/E Aerospace Acquires M&M Aerospace Hardware

HEICO Completes Acquisition of Inertial Airline Services

General Dynamics Acquires Galaxy Aerospace

EADS and the Russian Aerospace Agency Sign Historical Agreement

Pratt & Whitney Canada Inks Developmental Agreement with Raytheon Aircraft

Eaton Signs MoU with Sikorsky Aircraft

IFS Inks Major Contract with Derco Aerospace

LMI Extends Purchase Contracts with Lockheed Martin by Five Years

BAE SYSTEMS Bags Contract from Lockheed Martin

Kaiser Electronics Awards Design Contract to Quantum3D

Textron Systems Wins Contract from Raytheon Missile Systems

L-3 Communications Receives Contract to Assist Flight Training Program

Korea Aerospace Industries Inks Export Contract

Harris Corporation Receives Contract from Northrop Grumman

Rolls-Royce Garners Contract from Bombardier

General Dynamics Establishes New General Dynamics Aviation Services

BAE SYSTEMS Sells Flight Simulation and Training Company

Rockwell International Completes Spin-Off of Avionics Business

Astrium Sells Spacecraft Wheels Division to Stork Aerospace Subsidiary

First Commercial A330-300 Aircraft with Tenzing Email and Web Services

Year 2000 in Review

Lufthansa Technik’s Acquisition Spree

MAN Technologie Acquires Dowty Space Projects

Raytheon and Thales Form Transatlantic Joint Venture

Delta TechOps and Air France Industries Shape Strategic Alliance

Textron/Lycoming Signs Contract with Pacific Aerospace & Electronics

12. Focus on Select Global Players

Arianespace (France)

B/E Aerospace, Inc. (USA)

BAE Systems Plc (United Kingdom)

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation (USA)

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc (USA)

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) (Germany)

Airbus S.A.S (France)

Eurocopter Group (France)

Embraer S.A. (Brazil)

Finmeccanica S.p.A. (Italy)

AgustaWestland (Italy)

GE Aircraft Engines (USA)

Goodrich Corporation (USA)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (USA)

Honeywell International, Inc. (USA)

Israel Aircraft Industries (Israel)

Kaman Corporation (USA)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (USA)

Northrop Grumman Corporation (USA)

Raytheon Company (USA)

Rolls-Royce Plc (United Kingdom)

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (USA)

Smiths Aerospace (United Kingdom)

Thales Group (France)

The Boeing Company (USA)

Turbomeca (France)

13. Global Market Perspective

Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59: World 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircraft Products & Services by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircraft Products & Services by Product Segment - Airframe, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Components, Commercial Avionics, Military Avionics, In-flight Entertainment, and MRO Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62: World 10-Year Perspective for Aircraft Products & Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63: World 10-Year Perspective for Aircraft Products & Services by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Airframe, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Components, Commercial Avionics, Military Avionics, In-flight Entertainment, and MRO for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Missiles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Missiles by Product Segment - Air-to Air, Air-to-Surface, Air Defense, Surface-to-Surface, Antiship, Antitank, Bombs (Guided), Intelligent Munitions, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66: World 10-Year Perspective for Missiles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67: World 10-Year Perspective for Missiles by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Air-to Air, Air-to-Surface, Air Defense, Surface-to-Surface, Antiship, Antitank, Bombs (Guided), Intelligent Munitions, and Others for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Modeling, Simulation & Training by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Modeling, Simulation & Training by Product Segment - CBT & E -Learning, Military Training & Simulation, Commercial & Military Visual Simulation, and Commercial and Military Flight Simulation Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70: World 10-Year Perspective for Modeling, Simulation & Training by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71: World 10-Year Perspective for Modeling, Simulation & Training by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for CBT & E-Learning, Military Training & Simulation, Commercial & Military Visual Simulation, and Commercial and Military Flight Simulation for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for C4ISR & Related Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for C4ISR & Related Systems by Product Segment - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Electronic Warfare, Mine Countermeasures, Naval Radar and Sonar, Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors, Infrared Imaging Systems and Components, Military Ground Communications, Land-Based Surveillance Radar, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74: World 10-Year Perspective for C4ISR & Related Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75: World 10-Year Perspective for C4ISR & Related Systems by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Electronic Warfare, Mine Countermeasures, Naval Radar and Sonar, Chemical & Biological Agent Detectors, Infrared Imaging Systems and Components, Military Ground Communications, Land-Based Surveillance Radar, and Others for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 76: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 77: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Product Segment - Launch Vehicles, Communications Satellites, and Earth Observation Satellites Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78: World 10-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 79: World 10-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Launch Vehicles, Communications Satellites, and Earth Observation Satellites for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for GPS (Geotechnologies) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for GPS (Geotechnologies) by Product Segment - Commercial Satellite Imaging, Commercial Aerial Imaging, GIS Software, Commercial SAR Data, and Commercial SAR Software Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 82: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS (Geotechnologies) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 83: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS (Geotechnologies) by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Commercial Satellite Imaging, Commercial Aerial Imaging, GIS Software, Commercial SAR Data, and Commercial SAR Software for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircrafts by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85: World 10-Year Perspective for Aircrafts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 86: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Jets by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87: World 10-Year Perspective for Commercial Jets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Regional Jets by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 89: World 10-Year Perspective for Regional Jets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Business Jets by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91: World 10-Year Perspective for Business Jets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 92: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Military Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93: World 10-Year Perspective for Military Aircraft by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Helicopters by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 95: World 10-Year Perspective for Helicopters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Aircrafts by Geographic Region - USA, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97: World 10-Year Perspective for Other Aircrafts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, and Latin America Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.North America

A.Market Analysis

North American Aerospace Market - A Long Term Perspective

Table 98: North America Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Total Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle jets, Regional Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99: North America Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100: North American Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

MRO Market to Witness Growth

Flight Simulation Technology in Vogue

Increasing Safety-Awareness Boosts Flight Simulation Market

Table 101: Leading Players in the North American Full Flight Simulators Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Flight Safety International, CAE, Thales Training & Simulation, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102: Leading Players in the North American Commercial Flight Training Device Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Frasca, Atlantis, Mechtronix, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

High Demand for Helicopters

Competition in Select Industry Segments

Table 103: Leading Players in the North American Helicopter Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Total Installed Base for K&F, Parker-Hannifin, Messier- Bugatti, and Goodrich (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 104: Leading Players in the North American Small Business Jet Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Cessna, Raytheon, and Bombardier (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105: Leading Players in the North American Large Business Jet Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Dassault (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106: Leading Players in the North American Aircraft (Commercial) Coatings Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for PPG, Dexter, Deft, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 107: Leading Players in the North American Aircraft (Military) Coatings Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Deft, PPG, Dexter, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The United States

Current & Future Analysis

Industry Overview

Table 108: US Aerospace Market (1994-2004): Foreign Trade Surplus in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aerospace and Defense Industry Romps up Record Sales in 2005

Table 109: US Aircraft Market (2003-2005) Percentage Breakdown of Value Shipments for Civil and Military Aircraft

Table 110: US Aircraft Market (2003-2005) Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Civil and Military Aircraft

Table 111: US Military Flight Simulation Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Service - Air Force, Navy, and Army

Orders, Backlog, and Shipments in Aerospace Industry Record New Highs

Table 112: US Aerospace Industry (1995-2005): Orders, Backlogs, and Shipments in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Industry Outlook

Commercial Aerospace

Business Jets to Witness Booming Sales

Civil Helicopters Sales to Gain Momentum

Defense

Industry Structure

Industry Dynamics

High Entry Barriers

Rising Production Costs

Industry Structure Undergoing Transformation

Increasing Competition

Industrial Restructuring

Exports & Imports Scenario

The US and Australia Free Trade Agreement to Boost Exports

Table 113: US Aerospace and Defense Market (1999-2005): Exports in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 114: US Aerospace and Defense Market (1999-2005): Imports in US$ Billion (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Trends

Table 115: US Aerospace and Defense Market (2000-2005): Exports in US$ Billion by Product Category - Aircraft and Aircraft Accessories; Search, Detection and Navigation Instruments; Ships and Boats; Small Arms and Ammunitions; Space Equipment, Guided Missiles, and Accessories; Tanks, Tank Parts, Military Armored Vehicle; and Hose Fittings and Fluid Power Valves (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 116: US Aerospace and Defense Market (2000-2005): Imports in US$ Billion by Product Category - Aircraft and Aircraft Accessories; Search, Detection, and Navigation Instruments; Ships and Boats; Small Arms and Ammunitions; Hose Fittings and Fluid Power Valves; Space Equipment, Guided Missiles, and Accessories; and Tanks, Tank Parts, Military Armored Vehicle (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aerospace and Defense Industry: Employment Trends

Current Employment Level

Table 117: US Aerospace Market (1995-2005): Number of Employees (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Some Regretful Facts and Figures in the Recent Past

Long-Term Revival Foreseen

Competitive Landscape

The European Onslaught

A Focus on Major US and European Players by Competitive Area

The Remedy?

The Resurgence of the US Defense Companies

Table 118: Leading Defense Contractors in the US Aerospace and Defense Industry (2001): Value of Contract in US$ Billion for Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Newport News Shipbuilding, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 119: US Military Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP for the years 2000 through 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Lockheed Martin Captures Military

Where Lockheed Martin Edged Out Boeing?

Market Trends and Issue

Consolidation Process Fashions the US Aerospace and Defense Industry

A Portrait of the US Aerospace and Defense Industry Consolidation

Soaring Fuel Prices Dampen Airlines’ Cost Reduction

Efforts

Search, Detection, and Navigation Instruments to Witness Rapid Growth

MRO Technicians Searching for Greener Pastures

US Market Offers New Avenues for Canadian MRO Companies

Aeronautics Market Offers Bright Prospects

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - New Programs Perk Up the

Market Participants

Absence of Regulatory Body: Major Bottleneck in Commercial UAV Missions

“Availability Contracting” Commanding Increased Preference

Outsourcing - Looming Large Over the Aerospace Industry

Federal Control Topples US Aerospace and Defense Sales

Risk Elements for the US Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite Companies

US Commercial Aviation Industry

Structure

Table 120: US Commercial Aviation Market (2001-2005): Number of Aircraft by Carrier Type - Mainline Carriers, Cargo Carriers, and Regional Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Industry Outlook

The Year That Was

Performance of Domestic Passenger Market

Table 121: US Commercial Aviation Market (2000-2005): Annual Percentage Growth of Enplanements and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Performance in International Passenger Market

Performance of Commercial Air Cargo Carriers

Table 122: US Commercial Cargo Market (2001-2005): Domestic and International Revenue Ton Miles (in Billions) for Cargo Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regional and Low-Cost Carriers Boost Capacity

Table 123: US Commercial Aviation Market (2000-2005): Domestic Enplanements (in Millions) for Regional Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 124: US Commercial Aviation Market (2000-2005): Domestic Enplanements (in Millions) for Low Cost Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 125: US Commercial Aviation Market (2000-2005): Domestic Enplanements (in Millions) for Legacy Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Regional Jet Market

Ample Market Opportunities for RJs

Table 126: United States Aviation Market (2005): Number of Regional Aircraft in Service by Select Aircraft Type - CRJ (all), ERJ 145, B1900, Dash 8 (all), and Saab 340 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Outlook

Hub Congestion: The Risk Factor

Commercial Aviation - Long Term Forecast

Table 127: US Commercial Aviation Market (2006-2010): System Enplanements (in Millions) for Mainline Carriers and Regional Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 128: US Commercial Aviation Market (2005-2007): Percentage Annual Growth of International RPMs for US Air Carriers in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Atlantic (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 129: US Commercial Aviation Market (2005-2007): Percentage Annual Growth in Domestic and International RTMs for Air Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 130: US Commercial Aviation Market (2005-2007): Percentage Annual Growth in Aircraft Fleet for Mainline Carriers, Cargo Carriers, and Regional Carriers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Commercial Space Transportation Sector - An Overview

Global Orbital Commercial Launches

Table 131: Global Commercial Space Transportation Market (2004-2010): Number of Orbital Launches (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Alaska - A Key Location for Satellite Launches

Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation.

US Helicopter Market

Move Towards New Builds based on Older Platforms

Table 132: US Helicopter Market (2004-2006): Expenditure on New Orders for Older Platforms in US$ Billion - MH-60S, UH-60, UH-1/AH-1, and MH-60R (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Defense Market - A Perspective

Shift Towards Net-centric Platforms Warrant Increased Need for Data Security

Defense Contracting

Department of Defense Procurement Expenditure

Table 133: US Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2006): Procurement Expenditure (in US$ Billion) by the Department of Defense for Army by Category - Aircraft, Weapons and Combat Vehicles, Ammunition, Missile, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 134: US Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2006): Procurement Expenditure (in US$ Billion) by the Department of Defense for Navy and Marine Corps by Category - Shipbuilding and Conversion, Aircraft, Weapons, Ammunition, Others, and Marine Corps (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 135: US Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2006): Procurement Expenditure (in US$ Billion) by the Department of Defense for Air force by Category - Aircraft, Missile, Ammunition, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 136: US Aerospace and Defense Industry (2000-2006): Department of Defense Expenditure (in US$ Billion) for Test/Evaluation and R&D for Army, Air Force, and Navy (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Military Helicopter Market

Marine Helicopter Market

U.S. Defense Logistics and Support Service Market

An Overview

Asset Tracking Systems Market Poised to Gain Rich Ground

RFID Asset Tracking Technology - A Cut Above the Rest

US Leads in RFID Technology Adoption

Changes in Defense Logistics Policy to Suit New Combat Conditions

Interoperability - The New Focus of Defense Logistics Policy

Integrated Logistic Systems - A Highly Sought After Technology Platform

Characteristics of an Ideal Integrated Logistic System

Defense Support Services Market Going Strong

Major Aerospace and Defense Federal Departments

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Department of Defense (DoD)

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Regulatory Environment

Environmental Regulations

Regulatory Framework for Defense Related Exports

Select Regulatory Bodies

The Office of Defense Trade Controls

The Bureau of Export Administration

Technological Developments/Breakthroughs

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

B/E Aerospace, Inc.

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.

Cessna Aircraft Company

Enstrom Helicopter Corp.

GE Aircraft Engines

Goodrich Corporation

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Honeywell International, Inc.

Kaman Corporation.

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Raytheon Company

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

The Boeing Company

B.Market Analytics

Table 137: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 138: US 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 139: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircrafts by Product Segment - Commercial Jets, Regional Jets, Business Jets, Military Aircraft, Helicopters, and Other Aircrafts Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 140: US 10-Year Perspective for Aircrafts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Commercial Jets, Regional Jets, Business Jets, Military Aircraft, Helicopters, and Other Aircrafts for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.Canada

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Profile of the Canadian Aerospace and Defense Industry

Table 141: Contribution of Leading Canadian Industrial Sectors to Nation’s GDP (2003)

Table 142: Aerospace Industry’ Contribution to GDP (2003): A Comparison of Canada with Leading Countries - United Kingdom, France, Canada, United States Germany, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table143: Canadian High-Level Technology Industry (2002): Trade Balance in CDN$ Billion by Leading Sector - Aerospace, Communications, Computers, and Pharmaceuticals (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

BC Province: Captures the Show in Canadian Aerospace Industry

A Well Structured Industry

Despite Growth Prospects Problems Remain

Graying Skilled Workforce - A Key Cause of Concern

Competitive Scenario

Table 144: Leading Canadian Companies in the Global Aerospace Market by Product Type (2004) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Exports

Table 145: Percentage of Exports to Annual Output (2005) - A Comparison of Canadian Aerospace Industry against Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Industry Counts on Government for Market Success

Government’s Positive Move

Planning the Future

Government Gets Tougher on Regional Aircraft Financing

What is Canada Account?

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Player

Bombardier, Inc.

B.Market Analytics

Table 146: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 147: Canadian 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.Japan

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Japanese Scientific & Engineering Test Satellites and Purpose

Industry Overview

New Projects Underway in Japanese Aerospace Industry

Commercial Sector

Defense Sector

Industry Outlook

Evolution of the Japanese Aerospace Industry

Increasing Role of Joint Ventures in Industry Development

Progress of the Aeroengines Sector

Japan’s Journey Through Space

Satellite Launches

Competitive Scenario

Airbus Sets Eyes on Japan’s Commercial Aircraft Market

Table 148: Leading Players in the Japanese Commercial Aircraft Market (2005 & 2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boeing, Airbus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Development

B.Market Analytics

Table 149: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 150: Japanese 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.Europe

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Exploring the European Aerospace & Defense Industry

The Aerospace and Defense Industry Advantage

Civil and Defense Relationships

Cyclical Nature of the Industry

A Capital-Intensive Industry

The ‘Consolidation’ Episode

Further Restructuring on Cards

European Missile Sector Consolidation

Privatization

Relationship between the EU and the US

A Glance at Transatlantic Relationships

Cutbacks in R&D Funds in Recent Times Cost European Aerospace and Defense Industry Dearly

EU Lends Massive Push to R&D Funding

Widening Technological Divide between Europe and the US

Where the Europeans Fall Behind the Americans?

Table 151: A Comparison Between Defense Budget of Major European Countries and the US in 2001 & 2002 (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Bridging the Technology Gap: Vital for European Aerospace & Defense Companies

Technology Transfer - A Key Issue

European Companies Gain Foothold

European Aerospace Industry - Key Statistics

Table 152: European Aerospace Market (2005): Number of Regional Aircraft in Service by Select Aircraft Type - ATR (all), CRJ (all), BAe 146, Antonov 24, and Dash 8 (all) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 153: European Aerospace Market (2005): Leading Regional Jet Airlines with Aircraft Types and Number of Aircraft in Use

European Aerospace Market - A Long Term Perspective

Low Cost Carriers to Shape Future Air Travel Demand

Table 154: European Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Total Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin- Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 155: European Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 156: European Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

European Aerospace Companies Head Eastwards

Destination China

India - Another Potential Market in Sight

The Ariane 5 Program: Why it is So Critical for the European Space Sector?

Highly Unpredictable C4ISR Market

Crowded Skies: The Imminent Danger

Who’s Who of the European Aerospace and Defense Industry

Aviation Regulator Body

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Strategic Corporate Developments

B.Market Analytics

Table 157: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 158: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 159: European 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 160: European 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 161: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircrafts by Product Segment - Commercial Jets, Regional Jets, Business Jets, Military Aircraft, Helicopters, and Other Aircrafts Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Units for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 162: European 10-Year Perspective for Aircrafts by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Commercial Jets, Regional Jets, Business Jets, Military Aircraft, Helicopters, and Other Aircrafts for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a.France

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Defense-Related Sector: An Overview

OCCAR to Play a Key Role in Future Procurement Programs

DGA - Direction General de l'Armement

Major Defense Procurement Programs in France for 2002-2005

Airbus Starts Production of A380

Time Schedule of A380 Production

Product Launches/Developments

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

Airbus S.A.S

Arianespace

Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation

Eurocopter Group

Thales Group

Turbomeca

B.Market Analytics

Table 163: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 164: French 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b.Germany

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Industry in Distress: An Analysis

Commercial Aircraft: Withering Sub-Sectors

Defense-Related Sectors Remain Undeterred

Market Overview

Employment Level

Germany Calls for Greater Co-operation

Growing Aerospace and Defense Trade with Canada

Synergies Through Co-ordinated Research Programs

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS)

MT Aerospace AG

B.Market Analytics

Table 165: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 166: German 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c.The United Kingdom

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Industry Overview

Changing Scenario

Despite Developments Low Productivity Remains Major Concern

Key Industry Challenges

UK’ South East Region - The Hub of Domestic Aerospace Industry

Government Support: The Crucial Component

Table 167: UK Defense Market (2001-2006): Logistics Defense and Procurement Expenditure in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regional Development Agencies: Marketing the Region

Regional Support: What’s Ahead?

Environmental Issue

‘The Air Travel - GbyD’ Initiative

Who’s Who of the UK Aerospace and Defense Industry

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

BAE Systems Plc

Computer Science Corporation

Rolls-Royce Plc

Smiths Aerospace

B.Market Analytics

Table 168: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 169: UK 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. Italy

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Industry Structure

UK - A Major Supplier to Italian Aerospace Industry

Strategic Corporate Developments

Key Players

Aermacchi

Alenia Aeronautica

Avio

Finmeccanica S.p.A.

AgustaWestland

Piaggio Aero Industries

B.Market Analytics

Table 170: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 171: Italian 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. Spain

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Who’s Who of the Spanish Aerospace and Defense Industry

Strategic Corporate Development

B.Market Analytics

Table 172: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 173: Spanish 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. Russia

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Market Overview

Russia - An Emerging Aerospace Market

Table 174: Russian Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Russia Revamps the Defense Industry

Russian Helicopter Market

Product Launch

Strategic Corporate Developments

B.Market Analytics

Table 175: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 176: Russian 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. Rest of Europe

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Romanian Aerospace & Defense Industry in a Tight Spot

Strategic Corporate Developments

B.Market Analytics

Table 177: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 178: Rest of Europe 10-Year Perspective for Aerospace and Defense Industry by Industrial Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Aircraft Products & Services; Missiles; Modeling, Simulation & Training; C4ISR & Related; Space Equipment; and GPS (Geotechnologies) for Years 2000, 2006 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. Asia-Pacific

A.Market Analysis

Current & Future Analysis

Industry Overview

Partnerships to Drive the Asian Aerospace & Defense Industry

Deregulation of Airline Industry Sounds Positive for MRO Market

MRO Market Takes Off

Exports and Imports Scenario

Table 179: Asia-Pacific Aerospace and Defense Industry (2004): Exports in US$ Billion by Select Country - Australia, Singapore, China, and Malaysia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 180: Asia-Pacific Aerospace and Defense Industry (2004): Imports in US$ Billion by Select Country - China, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Asia-Pacific Aviation Industry - A Profile

Table 181: Asia-Pacific Aviation Industry (2005): Number of Airports, Number of Aircrafts, and Commercial Aircrafts by Select Country - China, Australia, South Korea, India, Singapore, and New Zealand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 182: Asia-Pacific Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Focus on Defense Industry in Asia-Pacific

Center Stage of Future Defense Market Growth

Table 183: Asia-Pacific Defense Industry (2003): Defense Budget; Per Capita Military Expenditure; and % GDP to Defense Budget in US$ Billion by Select Country - China, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

A Review of Aerospace Market in Major Asian Regions

Oceania

Table 184: Oceania Aerospace Market (2005 &2025): Total Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin- Aisle Jets, 747 & Larger Jets, and Regional Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 185: Oceania Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, 747 & Larger Jets, and Regional Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Southeast Asia

Table 186: Southeast Asia Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Total Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, 747 & Larger Jets, and Regional Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 187: Southeast Asia Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, 747 & Larger Jets, and Regional Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Southwest Asia

A Huge Middle Class to Prop up Future Demand

Table 188: Southwest Asia Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Total Number of Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 189: Southwest Asia Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single- Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Focus on Select Regional Markets

Australia

China

Chinese Aerospace Industry - A Glance into the Past

Industry Structure

AVIC I & II Enterprises

Key Manufacturing Companies

Major Companies and Organizations in China’s Civil Aviation Sector

Industry Overview

The Dragon Gets off to Flying Start

Future Holds Immense Potential

A Huge Middle Class Driving Market Growth

Increasing Outbound Air Travel Boosts Chinese Aviation Market

Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou: The Hub of Chinese Air Travel Demand

Extensive Development on Cards

Table 190: Chinese Aerospace Market (2005 & 2025): Total Numberof Aircrafts by Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets,Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 191: Chinese Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Numberof Deliveries by Aircraft Type - Single-Aisle Jets, Twin-Aisle Jets, Regional Jets, and 747 & Larger Jets (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 192: Chinese Aerospace Market (2006-2025): Total Number of Commercial Jet Deliveries by Seat Category - 30 to 60, 61 to 90, and 91 to 120 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The ‘New Found’ Hope of a Recovering Industry

Continuing Liberalization in the Chinese Aviation Industry

What’s in Store?

China to Dominate the Global Aircraft Market in Next 20 Years

China Well Poised to Lead Global Helicopter Market

A Rapidly Growing Air Traffic Control Equipment Market

Exhibits Significant Progress in Remote Sensing Technology

Indigenous Regional Jets on the Horizon

ARJ-21 - China’s First Commercial Aircraft Development Project

Regional Jet Market Potential in China

Leading International Companies in the Chinese Aerospace Market

Airbus

Boeing

Rolls-Royce

Major Airline Operators

Chinese Aerospace Market (2005): Key Airline Groups

Select Private Airlines in the Chinese Aviation Industry

Competition

Table 193: Chinese Aircraft Parts and Components Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports of Turbojets, Gas Turbine Engines, Turbo Propellers, and Related Parts by Country - United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aircraft Parts Distributors

Chinese and Foreign Aerospace Players - A Focus on Mutual Relationships

Foreign Companies: Tracing Out New Opportunities in China

Chinese Trade with the US

Exports and Imports of Aerospace Products

Table 194: Chinese Aerospace Market (2000-2004): Exports in US$ Million to the US by Product Category - Aircraft Engines & Parts; Avionics; Guided Missiles; Space Vehicles & Parts; Aircraft; and Other Aerospace Parts & Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 195: Chinese Aerospace Market (2000-2004): Imports in US$ Million from the US by Product Category - Aircraft; Aircraft Engines & Parts; Avionics; Guided Missiles; Space Vehicles & Parts; and Other Aerospace Parts & Equipment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 196: Chinese Aerospace Market (2000-2004): Imports of Aircraft Parts in US$ Million by Region/Country - USA and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Turning Over a New Leaf in the Relationship

Smooth Ride for Aerospace Giants Expected

The EU’s Chinese Obsession

Chinese Aircraft Parts & Components Industry

A Lucrative Market for US Aircraft Parts Makers

Chinese Defense Industry

A Historical Perspective

Industry Drawing Leverage from China’s Growing Technology Pool

Defense Industry Draws Significant Government Funding

China’s Defense Capabilities in the Past

Ambiguity Surrounds China’s Technological Innovation Capability

Making Headway Progress

Despite Substantial Growth Inadequacies Remain

Chinese Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Industry

MRO Market Making Rapid Moves

Major MRO Companies in China

Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (AMECO)

Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company Limited (STARCO)

Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO)

Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (TAECO)

MTU Maintenance

GE Engine Services

Sichuan SNECMA Aero Engine Maintenance Company Ltd. (SSAMC)

CEA Honeywell Aircraft Wheels & Brakes Repair and Overhaul, Ltd. (CEASA)

Collins Aviation Maintenance Services (CMASS)

Regulatory Environment

India

Industry Overview

Aerospace Industry Structure

Growth in Civil Aviation Sector

Table 197: Indian Aerospace Market: Market Size (in US$ Million) by Key Industry Sector for 2005 and 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Growing Transformation in Indian Aerospace and Defense Sector

Liberalization: Exploring New Opportunities

Bangalore: Home for Aircraft Research and Manufacturing Companies

Indian Aerospace Industry: Hotspot for Foreign Companies

India: An Emerging Market for UK Aerospace Companies

A Focus on the ‘Indigenous’ Indian Space Sector

ISRO Fosters Private Sector Participation

Flourishing Space-based Services: An Encouraging Sign

Major Trends and Issues

India is Rapidly Becoming the Global Center for Aircraft Engineering Design

Information Security Issues - A Major Concern

MRO Market Bolstered by Booming Aviation Industry

MRO Market Becoming Increasingly Competitive

SME Witness Rapid Growth

Key Challenges Faced by Indian Aerospace Companies

Issues Restricting the Modernization of Indian Defense Industry

Malaysia

Industry Overview

Country Pursues Defense Upgradation Program

Reinforces Defense Strategies through Multiple Contracts

South Korea

Aerospace and Defense Industry - A Review

Industry Structure

Aerospace and Defense Industry in South Korea (2004): Leading Defense Related Manufacturers and their Products

Aerospace Industry - A Sneak Preview

On Going Modernization

Strengthening Self-Defense

Marching Ahead

Key Industry Statistics

Table 198: South Korean Aerospace Industry (2000-2005): Production in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 199: South Korean Aerospace Industry (2000-2005): Exports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 200: South Korean Aerospace Industry (2000-2005): Imports in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

South Korean Defense Industry - An Overview

Key Industry Statistics

Table 201: South Korean Defense Industry (2000-2005): Production in US$ Million (includes corresponding