Aerospace & Defense

Aerospace and defense firms are facing several industry changes. Aerospace companies are experiencing a rebound in demand from emerging markets and the replacement of developed market aircraft fleets. Meanwhile, defense firms face a declining budget environment in several countries and shifts in how and what governments are purchasing. Bain has helped clients engaged in more than 100 different subsectors of the aerospace, defense and space markets to address pressing industry challenges and implement pragmatic solutions to fuel growth.

What we do

Bain’s experience in the aerospace and defense industries covers all major geographies and business issues. We have worked with the majority of the world’s largest aerospace companies and defense contractors; we also work with a wide range of tier I and II suppliers. Coordination with Bain’s Airlines practice provides us with a unique perspective on commercial aerospace and customers.

Across all segments, A&D companies are facing structural change including industry consolidation and the development of new business models. We understand the key strategic issues facing the industry, and have developed expertise across every major sector, including:

  • Commercial aerospace (including commercial, regional and business aircraft OEMs and suppliers)
  • Defense (including leading defense contractors and tier I/II suppliers)
  • Space (including rockets, launch, sub-systems and communication providers)
  • Government IT and technical services (ranging from mission engineering to BPO to MRO and training)

We have helped our clients focus their corporate portfolio of businesses, position businesses for growth, adjust their cost structure and modify supply chains, execute successful M&A strategies and redesign their organizations to compete in a market where business boundary lines are constantly shifting.

Our team

We work as an integrated part of your team, from frontline to C-suite, to deliver true results and make the changes stick. We have a core group of senior aerospace and defense experts that we deploy across the globe.

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  • Mike Goldberg

    Leader of Bain's Global Aerospace& Defense practice

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