Aerospace and defense outlook still positive but airplane manufacturers’ woes continue

16/07/2024 19 min Temporada 2 Episodio 7
Aerospace and defense outlook still positive but airplane manufacturers’ woes continue

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This month our analysts are discussing what’s driving our still positive outlook for the global aerospace and defense sector for the next 12-18 months. Defense budgets are up as a result of rising geopolitical tensions and we expect strong operating profit for these companies. But persistent supply chain issues are delaying the delivery of new planes from the largest manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, even as air travel demand soars. Guests: Frederic Duranson, Vice President – Senior Analyst - Corporate Finance Group, Moody’s Investors Service and Jonathan Root, Senior Vice President – Senior Analyst – Corporate Finance Group, Moody’s Ratings Service.Host: Tania Hall, Senior Vice President – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Investors Service. To on this topic, visit Behind The Bonds page on Moodys.com (some content only available to registered users or subscribers).Related Research:Aerospace and Defense – Global: Outlook remains positive despite lingering post-pandemic problemsGeopolitical risk – Europe: Higher defence spending will strain budgets, but is credit positive for companiesBoeing Company (The): Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems will be positive for Boeing’s operations over the long runSovereigns – Europe: Some EU sovereigns will face accumulating debt pressures and hard policy choicesAirbus SE: Revised 2024 earnings guidance is credit negative

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