Airlines & Transportation Insights Aerospace et DéfenseAir Travel Forecast to 2040: Geopolitics and the Carbon ChallengeThree charts illustrate how the aviation demand outlook remains stable, with uncertainties around tariffs and trade counterbalanced by evolving sustainability assumptions.Logistique et TransportsNavigating the Next Decade of Air TravelNear-term challenges abound, but strong industry fundamentals should power long-term growth.Energie et Ressources NaturellesRenewable Fuels: Seizing the Generational OpportunityLeading companies are separating signal from noise and investing in a strategy reflecting their strengths. Aerospace et DéfenseSustainable Aviation Fuel: The Supply Race Is On European production is projected to fall nearly 20% short of mandate-driven demand by 2030, a big opportunity for global feedstock suppliers and refiners that invest now.Services PublicsBusiness Breakthrough Barometer 2024The annual pulse check from leading business on the net zero transition.Logistique et TransportsAdvanced Air Mobility: What Electric Air Taxis Need to Take Off Small electric aircraft that take off and land vertically create new investment opportunities.Aerospace et DéfenseGet a Step Ahead of the Engine Maintenance Capacity CrunchCompanies that invest in aircraft engine repair today will be best positioned for long-term growth.Industry ExpertiseExplore Bain's expertise in Aviation and learn how we can help your company.LEARN MOREUtilities & Energies RenouvelablesHow to Win Clean Hydrogen BidsAs competitive projects ramp up worldwide, here are five keys to developing successful bids. Produits et Services Industriels de pointeRevenue Reigns Supreme for Industrial Shareholder ReturnsA deep dive shows where revenue growth and margin changes are boosting (or hurting) returns across industrial and services sectors.Aerospace et DéfenseBetting Big on BiofuelsBain partners discuss how companies can use biofuels to stay ahead of the energy transition curve.DistributionOperations and Supply Chain Decarbonization: Lower Emissions, Higher PerformanceBy integrating sustainability into operations, companies can meet their increasingly ambitious emissions targets while mitigating costs and boosting resilience. TransportationCorporate Climate Stocktake 2023A sophisticated picture of business progress toward net zero to date, underscoring critical areas of focus for COP28 discussions.ChimieHow to Navigate the Transition to Sustainable Metals and ChemicalsWinners will help stimulate the demand for green commodities and earn price premiums.Logistique et TransportsWhy Harmonization Is Key to Decarbonizing AviationCountry-specific policies around climate goals could complicate financial decisions by airlines and OEMs.Air Transportation & ServicesHow US Airlines Can Soar Above Summer Travel FrustrationsTimely notifications and quick resolutions can keep customers happy amid inevitable schedule disruptions.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeHow Airlines Can Use Ancillary Services to Better Serve CustomersBain Partner Allan Schulte shares how improving ancillary services can help airlines meet the needs of an evolving customer base.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeThe Innovation Race: Winners Are Investing NowAs costs rise, engineering and R&D leaders are finding new ways to ensure a strong return on investment.Aerospace et DéfenseBridging the Talent Gap in Engineering and R&DHow successful companies are transforming engineering roles to attract and retain top talent.Utilities & Energies RenouvelablesEngineering and R&D: The Path to New Sources of ValueLeaders are using engineering and R&D to reimagine the business around customer outcomes and experiences. MetalsThe Digital Shift Fuels Outsourcing in Engineering and R&DSoaring demand for digital capabilities has research-dependent firms rethinking what needs to be done in-house and onshore.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeAchieving B2B Customer Success in Logistics and TransportBain’s Geoffrey Weston explains why embedding B2B NPS into global operating models will be essential for growth.Logistique et TransportsAerospace and Defense M&AWith defense missions and commercial flight markets being disrupted, historic leaders risk losing portions of their profit pools if they don’t react.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeLes scénarios de décarbonation du transport aérien ont-ils une chance de décoller ?Des milliers de milliards de dollars d’investissements coordonnés seront nécessaires pour atteindre cet objectif à l’horizon 2050.Aerospace et DéfenseWill Plans to Decarbonize the Aviation Industry Fly?Getting there by 2050 will require trillions of dollars in coordinated investments.Logistique et TransportsProcurement in AviationBain Partner Geoffrey Weston explains how the Covid-19 pandemic, along with inflation, has changed the way airlines manage procurement costs.Logistique et TransportsRadical Thought: Infuse Account Planning with the Customer’s PerspectiveIgnoring customers’ sentiment leaves money on the table.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeInconvenient Truths Behind Sustainable Aviation FuelOur recent study finds SAF production cost and supply availability will fail to meet aviation needs.TransportationCovid-19 Recovery in AviationBain's Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile share the sustainability forecast for the airline industry in light of current events.TransportationThe Sustainable Flight ChallengeBain's Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile discuss the Sustainable Flight Challenge initiative.Logistique et TransportsSustainability in AviationBain’s Torsten Lichtenau and SkyTeam CEO Kristin Colvile discuss sustainable imperatives and actions for the airline industry.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeDecarbonizing Commercial AviationAmid fast-moving mandates and supply chain turbulence, there is no clear path to net-zero aviation. But any solution will require industrywide collaboration. Logistique et TransportsAirport Retail: Brace for DisruptionOmnichannel retailing and a major shift in passenger mix are poised to transform traditional airport shopping. Aerospace et DéfenseReducing Carbon Emissions from Propulsion in Commercial AviationThe decarbonization imperative is growing. But when will more sustainable propulsion technologies take off?Air Transportation & ServicesFive Types of Travelers for Targeted MarketingTo take off in a postpandemic world, companies can tailor their marketing strategies to consumer preferences. Passenger TransportationFive Key Challenges for the Airline IndustryBain's Geoffrey Weston discusses the main obstacles airlines are facing as some tourism resumes this summer.Produits et Services Industriels de pointeMeasuring Covid-19’s Impact on Airline Customer ExperienceNPS Prism data reveals that, while safety is the top concern, other “moments of truth” can still matter.Fret et Transport de MarchandisesThe Future of Airline Hubs in Asia-PacificBain experts discuss forecast scenarios for air travel in the region and their implications for the world’s leading airports and network hubs.Air Transportation & ServicesAmericas Air Traffic 2020–2023: Post–Covid-19 Demand Scenarios and Share-Shift ProjectionsBain's airline experts discuss different scenarios for air travel over the coming years as well as consumer responses across the sector.Engins et Equipements IndustrielsFocusing R&D and Capex to Win With budgets strained by Covid-19, industrial companies that selectively cut and thoughtfully invest can accelerate out of the recovery.Passenger TransportationAir Traffic 2020–2023Bain experts discuss post–Covid-19 demand scenarios for air travel and projected share shifts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Voir plus