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Few people are more knowledgeable about the aerospace industry than Richard Aboulafia, fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory – so don’t miss the chance to hear his expert analysis on the current state of this fast-changing market. Register now for Aerospace Industry Outlook - Fall 2025, taking place October 15 at 11AM ET, and hear Aboulafia’s answers to questions such as:
- How will aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) keep up with production rate plans?
- How has the economy affected forecasts for this year and next?
- What should tier suppliers expect when working with the OEMS?
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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