Civil supersonic transport aircraft have ceased operations since the retirement of Concorde’s commercial service in 2003. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) have initiated the process of developing new supersonic noise standard development and emission regulations through flight-test proc...

Airlines and airports faced a sudden decline in passenger traffic, of high magnitudes. This disrupted the operational cash flow leading to severe liquidity crunch. Airlines & airports had to furlough employees, reduce operations correspondingly, and rely on state aid to ensure financial sustainability during peak periods of the pandemic (2020). Int...

Lethal miniature aerial munition systems, or LMAMS, are man-portable launchers, guidance systems, and small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Other names include precision attack loitering munition (PALM) and kamikaze drones. They fly like a model plane or helicopter, are battery-powered, and armies can bring them into action and fire them in second...

The naval EO/IR domain will continue to grow and evolve, with countries implementing naval modernization and forcing expansion programs as global tensions rise and as neglected fleets reach their expected end-of-life dates. The need for modern and more capable multi-role fleets comes as European and North American navies become involved within the ...

Digitization is transforming every aspect of the defense industry, from back-end office operations to the training of military personnel. Cyberwarfare has become common, and cyberspace has turned into a battlefield for major geopolitical and social issues, with different nations using it to gather intelligence or engage in shadow diplomacy. Cybe...

Lethal miniature aerial munition systems (LMAMS), also referred to as “kamikaze” drones, have been in existence for decades. It is generally believed that the first LMAMS were developed and used by the Israeli Defense Forces in an anti-radiation role starting in the 1980s. Considered the first purpose-built loitering munition, Israeli Aerospace...

The necessity of developing green fuel for aircraft and airlines drives the development of the electric vertical take-off landing aircraft (eVTOL) commercial industry. Market participants are pursuing eVTOL development to produce a quiet and cost-effective air taxi. In this report, Frost & Sullivan details the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) ...

Revenue from retail and related activities forms the majority share of non-aeronautical revenue for both airports and airlines. There are significant differences in the retail environment of airports and airlines. However, some common trends, like new technology implementation and new business models, can be seen across both segments. The COVID...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdowns and border closures, which subsequently curtailed global travel. Industry revenue in fiscal year (FY) 2020–2021 amounted to $328 billion—the nominal equivalent to revenue generated in FY 2000–2001. Due to grounded aircraft and cancelled flights, the reasons for the shift in passenger behavior, government...