Avionics and Aerospace Case Study 2025

American aerospace and defence industry continues to be an economic powerhouse – outpacing national averages for job creation and wages and contributing significantly to global trade, national security, and technology leadership. In 2024, the industry demonstrated strong performance with 52.3% growth and projected annual earnings growth of 17.5% U.S. Passenger Airlines achieved a pre-tax profit margin of 3.1% in Q3 2024, despite facing increased costs across maintenance (12%), airport operations (18%), and net interest expenses (30%). The sector saw U.S. -International Air Travel grow by approximately 12% year-over-year in the first nine months of 2024, while the nationwide spot price averaged $2.61 per gallon during the same period.