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Aerospace OEMs are under pressure to hit aggressive production targets, while suppliers navigate shifting forecasts and economic uncertainty. How should your business prepare? Find out in our Aerospace Industry Outlook - Fall 2025, taking place October 15 at 11AM ET. Richard Aboulafia, managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory and fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, will break down the market trends you need to know so you can make confident decisions for the year ahead.
Speaker

Richard Aboulafia
Managing Director
AeroDynamic Advisory
Presenter Richard Aboulafia, fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, is managing director, AeroDynamic Advisory, of Ann Arbor Michigan.
Widely respected for his industry knowledge, Aboulafia manages consulting projects in the commercial and military aircraft field and analyzes broader defense and aerospace trends.
Aboulafia's advised numerous aerospace companies, including most prime and many second- and third-tier contractors in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He also advises numerous financial institutions on aerospace market conditions.
Frequently cited as an aviation industry authority by trade and news publications, Aboulafia has appeared on numerous television news and radio programs including ABC, BBC, Bloomberg, Reuters, CBS, CNN, NBC, NPR, and PBS. He’s also a contributor to Aerospace Manufacturing and Design’s annual forecast issue.
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