AI-first companies are already seeing significant improvement in areas such as efficiency and on-time delivery. The key is end-to-end transformation, not isolated use cases.
Bringing Our Expertise to the Farnborough International Airshow
BCG combines deep aerospace and defense expertise with leading capabilities in AI, analytics, and operational transformation.
At Farnborough, we will focus on five key areas where we are helping clients deliver measurable impact:
At Farnborough, we will focus on five key areas where we are helping clients deliver measurable impact:
AI at scale
Embedding AI across engineering, supply chain, maintenance, and operations to improve performance, productivity, and decision-making.
Improving fleet readiness
Increasing availability by reducing maintenance backlogs, fixing bottlenecks, and addressing workforce constraints.
Reshaping portfolios
Using M&A, private equity, and partnerships to accelerate innovation and strengthen competitive positioning.
Navigating new defense economics
Supporting clients as next-generation platforms shift value from lifecycle sustainment to production, speed, and scale.
Scaling for new defense demands
Expanding production and capacity while overcoming supply chain, coordination, and resilience challenges.
Our Latest Thinking
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April 20, 2026
As maintenance demands grow, MRO providers can use new digital tools to make processes and technicians far more efficient and effective.
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February 11, 2026
Defense spending is rising, yet many systems still face shortages and long lead times. The solution: innovation along the value chain to dramatically improve production rates.
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June 9, 2025
Firms are investing in AI, but two-thirds of their efforts are still in the proof-of-concept phase. Capturing real value from the technology requires a different approach.
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March 4, 2025
As geopolitical tensions rise, defense ministries, manufacturers, and other stakeholders must become more agile and proactive.
