The European Aerospace & Defense Industry

The advent of globally industrialized economies also led to the development of the aerospace & defense industry worldwide. This was fuelled by governments of advanced nations pumping in major investments to build capacities for aerospace & defense industries in the post war scenario. A significant effort was seen in the European Aerospace & Defense Industry wherein groundbreaking inventions were carried out. This transformed the European Aerospace & Defense Industry to become a formidable contestant in the global air business.

Aruvian’s R’search’s report on the European Aerospace & Defense Industry is a comprehensive & elaborate assessment of this industry and its achievements.

This report places special emphasis and equips the user with a thorough understanding of the European Aerospace & Defense Industry as under:

• a) The period of 2005-2009 saw CAGR’s of almost 6.5% in this market with the German and UK markets posting CAGR’s of 3.8% and 6.5% which points to an increased economic activity.
• b) Galloping defense sales to the tune of $116.7 billion.
• c) 2009 saw EADS arrive as the seventh largest defense contractor in the world.
• d) The role of new EU members bringing in production cost advantages to the table.
• e) The steadily growing share being garnered by the EAI to the tune of 35% as compared to the US industry.
• f) The balancing effort of EAI between imports of €11 billion as compared to exports to the tune of €39.2 billion.
• g) The rapid consolidation activity underway in the industry wherein even the big players as EADS are owned by almost 4 players and their shares.
• h) Projected Trans Atlantic consolidation activity of major players as BAE, EADS
• i) The impact of low cost airlines and their simple business model deriving Op cost advantages of 40 – 65% per unit with an observation of LCC activity globally.
• j) LCC’s eating into major European Airlines business.
• k) Country-wise industry analysis of 10 major countries on the European continent.
• l) Analysis of 30 Major players and Arianespace.

Overall, Aruvian’s R’search’s ‘The European Aerospace & Defense Industry’ Analysis provides a well grounded research analysis of the European Aerospace & Defense Industry.

Contents

A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY

B. INTRODUCTION

B.1 Market Overview
B.2 Market Segments
B.3 Competition in the Industry
B.4 How New EU Members Are Helping the Industry Grow
  B.4.1 Development of New Links
  B.4.2 Increased Investments in the Industry
  B.4.3 The Importance of Poland & the Czech Republic
  B.4.4 Importance of Further EU Expansion

C. ISSUES & CHALLENGES

C.1 Decreasing Performance in Relative Efficiency
C.2 Problems with Europe’s Space Industry
C.3 Problems in Defense Sector

D. MARKET STATISTICS

D.1 Maintenance Services
D.2 Domestic & Export Figures
D.3 Comparison to the Global Market
D.4 Import/Export Situation
D.5 Contribution to the EU Trade Balance
D.6 Research & Developments

E. CONSOLIDATION OF EUROPEAN DEFENSE SECTORS

E.1 Consolidation of the Remaining Defense Sectors
E.2 Likely Emergence of Trans-European Deals
E.3 Likely Emergence of Trans-Atlantic Deals
E.4 Conclusion

F. INDUSTRY FORECAST

G. BUDGET AIRLINES & ITS IMPACT ON THE INDUSTRY

G.1 Introduction
G.2 The Global Budget Airline Industry
G.3 The Business Case of Budget Airlines
G.4 A Growing Industry in Europe
G.5 Issues & Challenges
G.5 Leading Players
  G.5.1 EasyJet Airline Company Limited
  G.5.2 Ryanair Holdings Plc
  G.5.3 Virgin Express Holdings Plc
G.6 Cost Analysis of Budget Airlines
G.7 Market Forecast

SECTION 2: COUNTRY-WISE ANALYSIS

A. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE IN FRANCE

A.1 Market Overview
A.2 Market Segments
A.3 Competition in the Industry
A.4 Market Statistics
A.5 Challenges in the Industry
A.6 Overview of France’s Civil Aviation Industry
A.7 Defense Spending
A.8 Market Forecast

B. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE IN GERMANY

B.1 Market Overview
B.2 Market Segments
B.3 Competition in the Industry
B.4 Industry Structure
B.5 Civil Aviation
B.6 Military & Defense
B.7 Defense Spending
B.8 Space
B.9 Import/Export Situation
B.10 Looking at Market Trends
B.11 End Users in the German Aerospace Industry
B.12 Process for New Market Entrants
B.13 Market Forecast

C. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE IN ITALY

C.1 Market Overview
C.2 Market Segments
C.3 Competition in the Industry
C.4 Market Statistics
C.5 Defense Spending
C.6 Market Forecast

D. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE IN SPAIN

D.1 Market Overview
D.2 Market Segments
D.3 Competition in the Industry
D.4 Market Statistics
D.5 Defense Spending
D.6 Market Forecast

E. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE IN UK

E.1 Industry Background
E.2 Market Overview
E.3 Market Segments
E.4 Competition in the Industry
E.5 Regional Importance of the Industry
E.6 FDI in the Industry
E.7 Civil Aviation
E.8 Defense Aerospace Sector
E.9 Market Access
E.10 Government Launch Aid
E.11 Defense Spending
E.12 Market Forecast

F. AEROSPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN RUSSIA

F.1 Historical Background
F.2 Market Overview
F.3 Market Structure
F.4 Import/Export Situation
F.5 Competition in the Industry
F.6 Looking at Market Trends and Industry Drivers
  F.6.1 Consumer Trends
  F.6.2 Product Trends
  F.6.3 Industry Drivers
F.7 Issues & Challenges
F.8 Regulatory Framework
F.9 Restructuring in the Industry
F.10 Russian Aircraft Engine Industry
F.11 Russian Avionics Industry
F.12 Aviation Materials Industry
F.13 Market Forecast

G. LOOKING AT THE INDUSTRY IN OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

G.1 Denmark
G.2 Hungary
G.3 Poland
G.4 Ukraine

SECTION 3: LEADING PLAYERS IN THE EUROPEAN AEROSPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY

A. THE BOEING COMPANY

A.1 Corporate Profile
A.2 Business Segment Analysis
A.3 Financial Analysis
A.4 SWOT Analysis

B. EADS NV

B.1 Corporate Profile
B.2 Business Segment Analysis
B.3 Financial Analysis
B.4 SWOT Analysis

C. NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

C.1 Corporate Profile
C.2 Business Segment Analysis
C.3 Financial Analysis
C.4 SWOT Analysis

D. BAE SYSTEMS PLC

D.1 Corporate Profile
D.2 Business Segment Analysis
D.3 Financial Analysis
D.4 SWOT Analysis

E. RAYTHEON COMPANY

E.1 Corporate Profile
E.2 Business Segment Analysis
E.3 Financial Analysis
E.4 SWOT Analysis

F. HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC

F.1 Corporate Profile
F.2 Business Segment Analysis
F.3 Financial Analysis
F.4 SWOT Analysis

G. AIRBUS S.A.S.

G.1 Corporate Profile
G.2 Business Segment Analysis
G.3 Financial Analysis
G.4 SWOT Analysis

H. BOMBARDIER INCORPORATED

H.1 Corporate Profile
H.2 Business Segment Analysis
H.3 Financial Analysis
H.4 SWOT Analysis

I. DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG

I.1 Corporate Profile
I.2 Business Segment Analysis
I.3 Financial Analysis
I.4 SWOT Analysis

J. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

J.1 Corporate Profile
J.2 Business Segment Analysis
J.3 Financial Analysis
J.4 SWOT Analysis

K. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

K.1 Corporate Profile
K.2 Business Segment Analysis
K.3 Financial Analysis
K.4 SWOT Analysis

L. ROLLS ROYCE

L.1 Corporate Profile
L.2 Business Segment Analysis
L.3 Financial Analysis
L.4 SWOT Analysis

M. SAAB AB

M.1 Corporate Profile
M.2 Business Segment Analysis
M.3 Financial Analysis
M.4 SWOT Analysis

N. SMITHS GROUP PLC

N.1 Corporate Profile
N.2 Business Segment Analysis
N.3 Financial Analysis
N.4 SWOT Analysis

O. FINMECCANICA SPA

O.1 Corporate Profile
O.2 Business Segment Analysis
O.3 Financial Analysis
O.4 SWOT Analysis

P. THALES SA

P.1 Corporate Profile
P.2 Business Segment Analysis
P.3 Financial Analysis
P.4 SWOT Analysis

Q. GOODRICH CORPORATION

Q.1 Corporate Profile
Q.2 Business Segment Analysis
Q.3 Financial Analysis
Q.4 SWOT Analysis

R. ROCKWELL COLLINS

R.1 Corporate Profile
R.2 Business Segment Analysis
R.3 Financial Analysis
R.4 SWOT Analysis

S. PRECISION CASTPARTS CORPORATION

S.1 Corporate Profile
S.2 Business Segment Analysis
S.3 Financial Analysis
S.4 SWOT Analysis

T. BBA AVIATION PLC

T.1 Corporate Profile
T.2 Business Segment Analysis
T.3 Financial Analysis
T.4 SWOT Analysis

U. BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC

U.1 Corporate Profile
U.2 Business Segment Analysis
U.3 Financial Analysis

V. DASSAULT AVIATION SA

V.1 Corporate Profile
V.2 Business Segment Analysis
V.3 Financial Analysis

W. LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS INC

W.1 Corporate Profile
W.2 Business Segment Analysis
W.3 Financial Analysis

X. ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

X.1 Corporate Profile
X.2 Business Segment Analysis
X.3 Financial Analysis

Y. AAR CORPORATION

Y.1 Corporate Profile
Y.2 Business Segment Analysis
Y.3 Financial Analysis

Z. MTU AERO ENGINES HOLDINGS AG

Z.1 Corporate Profile
Z.2 Business Segment Analysis
Z.3 Financial Analysis

AA. AEROFLOT

AA.1 Corporate Profile
AA.2 Business Segment Analysis
AA.3 Financial Analysis

BB. SAFRAN SA

BB.1 Corporate Profile
BB.2 Business Segment Analysis
BB.3 Financial Analysis

CC. COBHAM PLC

CC.1 Corporate Profile
CC.2 Business Segment Analysis
CC.3 Financial Analysis

DD. QINETIQ GROUP PLC

DD.1 Corporate Profile
DD.2 Business Segment Analysis
DD.3 Financial Analysis

EE. ARIANESPACE

SECTION 3: CONCLUSION

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