ABSTRACT

Aircraft building is a major industry for many developed countries. This book, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive survey of the state of the world aircraft industry. It looks at how the industry developed, and at its problems. It examines the role of governments, showing how this differs from country to country. It concludes by assessing the prospects for the future shape of the industry, particularly as newly industrialised countries become more involved.

chapter Chapter One|20 pages

Overview of the Industry

chapter Chapter Two|24 pages

Emergence and Evolution

chapter Chapter Three|23 pages

Markets for Civil Aircraft

chapter Chapter Four|41 pages

Markets for Military Aircraft

chapter Chapter Five|33 pages

Supply Factors and Industrial Location

chapter Chapter Six|33 pages

Technology and Industrial Organisation

chapter Chapter Seven|32 pages

The State and the Aircraft Industry

chapter Chapter Eight|48 pages

Aerospace and Development

chapter Chapter Nine|5 pages

Conclusion