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Aerospace & Defence Sector Performance Report

Avionics and Aerospace Case Study 2025

Aerospace and Defence Sector Performance Report

This updated report (January 2025 edition) presents the latest key performance metrics, M&A deals, news, and traffic statistics of the U.S. aerospace and defence (A&D) industry.

Aerospace and Defence performance overview

American aerospace and defence industry continues to be an economic powerhouse, outpacing national averages for job creation and wages and contributing significantly to global trade, national security, and technology leadership. In 2024, the industry demonstrated strong performance with 52.3% growth and projected annual earnings growth of 17.5%. U.S. Passenger Airlines achieved a pre-tax profit margin of 3.1% in Q3 2024, despite facing increased costs across maintenance (12%), airport operations (18%), and net interest expenses (30%). The sector saw U.S. -International Air Travel grow by approximately 12% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2024, while the nationwide spot price averaged $2.61 per gallon during the same period.

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