Aerospace & defense

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AND BEYOND

FIND GROWTH IN TURBULENT TIMES

From robotics to AI, Machine Learning and beyond – as change in the world accelerates, aerospace & defense will continue to be at the cutting edge of progress. We understand the forces driving change and shaping the future. Unlike other aerospace & defense consulting firms, we work side-by-side with our clients to help them adapt and innovate, overcome short-term challenges and meet longer-term strategic needs to seize the most promising opportunities in the sector.
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CHARTING A COURSE TO HIGH PERFORMANCE

Aerospace & defense is being transformed by other industries and technologies as they converge to redefine what’s possible. Our range of services help clients capitalize on change and move ahead of the competition.

Optimizing portfolio strategy
We anticipate key opportunities to meet intensifying competition and changing client demands – positioning clients for long term growth.
Long-lasting agility and effectiveness
We help clients adapt to changing competitive, technological, and regulatory conditions to create agile organizations – ready to seize the opportunities of a rapidly-changing world.
Technological breakthrough value-creation
We leverage the potential of new and emerging technologies – both in house and external – to rapidly create new sources of revenue for clients.
Sustainable operational excellence
We create radical operations improvements and double-digit cost savings – increasing output, organizing winning teams, tech innovation and agile supply chains.

A RECORD OF HIGHER PERFORMANCE

We have a long history of expertise in aerospace and defense consulting, helping countless clients over the course of decades. Our people have direct experience working in the sector, forming trusted partnerships with key players, innovators and decision-makers.  

By collaborating with our Open Consulting network, we can offer clients almost limitless insight and ideas that open new possibilities. With a powerful combination of creative thinking and scientific rigor we create a powerful difference for our clients and help drive progress in the sector. 
ORGANIZING FOR THE FUTURE
IMPLEMENTING CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PATH FOR TRANSFORMATIVE GROWTH
HOW CAN DEFINING AMBITION HELP BUILD A FUTURE-READY COMPANY?
A leading global aerospace supplier built its strategic plan aiming to restore profitability and face industry evolution.
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HOW CAN A TRANSFORMATION ROADMAP JUMP-START PERFORMANCE?
A world-class aerospace supplier needed a complete turnaround. To pull it off, we worked on transforming the operating model, decreasing indirect headcount, and redesigning the organization from top to bottom.
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TURNING BUSINESS BUILDING INTO COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
A leading global defense and security player needed guidance identifying bold growth goals and making the most of new business opportunities.
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LATEST INSIGHTS
We provide critical insight into industry challenges, accelerating performance, innovating through convergence and digital, and creating a positive impact in the world.
All Insights
Combining strength and agility
Combining strength and agility
Unleashing breakthrough innovation in complex product and system manufacture
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Capturing value from earth observation analytics
Capturing value from earth observation analytics
Strategic scenarios for the evolution of the earth observation industry
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The Space Agency of the Future
The Space Agency of the Future
The space agency in the era of Space 4.0: A key space sector enabler
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Interview: Using innovation to create sustainable growth
Interview: Using innovation to create sustainable growth
How Leonardo is preparing for future market challenges
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What’s next for aerospace composites?
What’s next for aerospace composites?
Perspective on current trends in the aerospace composite components market
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A sky full of eyes – Commercial opportunity in Earth observation
A sky full of eyes – Commercial opportunity in Earth observation
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Aviation 2035
Aviation 2035
Scenarios for value chain recomposition and value sharing in aviation post the era of hyper-competition
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China’s commercial aircraft take-off
China’s commercial aircraft take-off
Arthur D. Little looks at the recent development of the Chinese commercial aircraft industry
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The ultimate battle in the sky
The ultimate battle in the sky
Arthur D. Little explores the future development of long-haul air travel
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Aerospace Supplier Squeeze – Ways Out?
Aerospace Supplier Squeeze – Ways Out?
Arthur D. Little’s strategic recommendations for commercial aerospace suppliers
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Aviation MROs
Aviation MROs
Delivering long-term value in a transformed aftermarket
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We work with ambitious thought leaders to uncover new growth opportunities, build innovation capabilities and transform organizations. Send us an email, get directly in touch with any of our industry professionals or make enquiries by phone with one of our global offices.

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