McKinsey at the Paris Air Show

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

Drone OEMs and operators are developing a range of methods to get goods from the aircraft to the customer’s front door—or at least close to it.

A looming wave of pilot hires could help the emerging advanced air mobility industry take needed steps to boost diversity at all levels.

Flying can reduce travel times for urban and regional trips by over 50 percent, but customer “hassle factors” will ultimately determine whether people fly or drive.

The future air mobility industry made steady progress in 2022, but stakeholders must maintain the momentum to help the industry gain scale and meet certification timelines.

As the technology matures, regulation evolves, and business models emerge, drones could become as cost-effective for package delivery as traditional transport modes.

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

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