Aerospace and Defense: Resources

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

The Aerospace Industries Association focuses on providing news and statistics concerning recent trends in the aerospace industry. The statistics section gives detailed figures and analyses on the present and future health of the industry as a whole. Furthermore, the website provides a series of interactive web seminars as well as a calendar of events.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Air Cargo World Magazine

Air Cargo World presents news and information for those interested in the freight industry. It also includes a directory of air cargo carriers as well as other information for the global transportation professional. Online articles are available for free and a print edition can be delivered for free with registration.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 1, 2012

Army Technology

Army Technology provides an overview of the state of the defense industry. The site includes several sections including news, products and services, A - Z company list, industry projects, jobs and careers, and events and exhibitions.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Defence-Guide

Defence-Guide is a global source database for the defense industry.  Along with all of its resources, it includes a comprehensive events page with defense events from around the world.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2012

Defense News

Defense News is a large news archive organized by air, land, and naval, and also by region, such as Americas, Middle East and Africa, Asia and Pacific Rim, and Europe. It also has its own events calendar featuring air shows and conferences.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Defense Update

Defense Update provides a comprehensive view of news in the defense industry.  Additionally, it possesses an events page devoted to both defense and aerospace.  The site also has many articles devoted to new technology and trends in the sectors of the industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2012

Defense-Aerospace

The website contains current news articles, official reports, archives, and search tools on the aerospace and defense industry. A number of listings and editorials relevant to the field are also presented on the website.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Deloitte: Aerospace and Defense

Deloitte LLP combines in-depth knowledge and an understanding of sectors with the company's functional experiences to offer perspectives and research into the industry of aerospace and defense. The site provides reports focused on issues facing the industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2012

Export.gov: Aerospace and Defense

Export.gov offers a wide range of current industry information and trade leads to help exporters of U.S goods and services get the information they need to compete successfully in overseas markets. This information includes trade events, market research, trade agreements, statistics and data, publications, industry associations, and points of contact for the industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2012

Financial Times Aerospace and Defense

A subsection of Financial Times online, the site contains current articles that pertain to the aerospace and defense industry. The website has a number of opinion articles with a variety of views as well as traditional news.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Naval Technology

Navy Technology provides an overview of the state of the defense industry, focusing on sea operations. The site includes several sections including news, products and services, A - Z company list, industry projects, jobs and careers, and events and exhibitions.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

PricewaterhouseCoopers: Aerospace and Defense

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides background information on industry sectors globally. This site includes an up-to-date industry environment description, challenges facing the industry and potential solutions, free downloadable publications including annual reviews, and events.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES)

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) acts as a coordinating organization for the Aerospace & Defense industry. This website contains a listing of upcoming conferences and events for the industry, as well as online versions of selected sections of the National Aerospace Library - which is run by RAES.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2012

SAP: IDC Interactive Report

The IDC Interactive Report, provided by SAP, is a questionnaire that allows the user to see where a company ranks relative to its industry (leading, trailing, or industry norm) by answering question in different sections: business overview, resource management, portfolio management, and employee management. Free registration is required to access the report.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 1, 2012

The Industry Handbook: The Airline Industry

Produced by Investopedia, which is put forth by Forbes Magazine, The Industry Handbook for the Airline Industry offers a general background on things that potential investors in the airline industry should look for, as well as helpful advice for investors already involved. The site also provides a general background on the airline industry itself.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2012

The Math Works

This website has links to demos and webinars showcasing new designs and products in the aerospace and defense industry to develop air, naval, land, and space systems.  Paid subscription is necessary to access some of the materials.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2012

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Aerospace Manufacturing

Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this career guide provides background information on the aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry in the United States. Information on working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, outlook, and earnings is also available.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

U.S. Commercial Service: Aerospace & Defense

The U.S. Commercial Service, a branch of the Department of Commerce, seeks to assist small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. This site offers a periodic bulletin that includes market research, trade regulations, and events generated by the world wide market.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 16, 2012

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