5th most read article of 2025: A roadmap for aerospace M&A

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the aerospace industry are in a transformative phase.

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From the Editor of Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine
Credit: GIE Media

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the aerospace industry are in a transformative phase, with trends indicating a shift toward streamlined portfolios and strategic partnerships, according to PwC’s Aerospace & Defense US Deals 2025 Outlook. Emphasis now is on sustainable growth, resilience, aerospace growth trends, and supplier consolidation. Since this is our 2025 Forecast issue, let’s examine some report findings in greater detail.

I asked Michelle Ritchie, PwC’s global industrial manufacturing deals expert, to help explain some key trends.

Find out what she sees as companies reevaluate their business and what they seek to improve.