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The future of European defense and security
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A new compendium explores European defense and security in the current geopolitical context, with articles on talent, supply chains, innovation, and climate change.
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Europe’s gray-to-green workforce transition in aerospace and defense
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The global aerospace and defense sector is facing a talent crisis as its workforce ages, particularly in Europe. Attracting and retaining younger employees will require a radical new approach.
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Decarbonizing aviation: Executing on net-zero goals
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Aviation has a difficult but imperative role in meeting net-zero goals. By prioritizing near- and long-term efforts, airlines and OEMs can refine decarbonization solutions and optimize their results.
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Short-haul flying redefined: The promise of regional air mobility
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Innovative propulsion and flight-control technologies, combined with a better customer experience, could usher in a new era of frequent, convenient passenger flights on small regional aircraft.
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Space launch: Are we heading for oversupply or a shortfall?
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As the space economy expands, satellite constellations are proliferating. But launch providers must make tricky decisions on how to ramp up capacity.
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Mars exploration pushes the boundaries of AI: An interview with NASA’s Vandi Verma
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Take a seat at Mission Control as NASA’s Vandi Verma details the AI and software powering the Mars rovers and how her field of robotic operations has advanced over the past 20 years.
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Making aerospace ‘diverse and dynamic’: An interview with Airbus U.S.’s Debra Facktor
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One of the highest-ranking female executives in the aerospace industry foresees a space economy—and a space workforce—that look very different from today’s.
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Don’t leave points on the table: An interview with Lockheed Martin’s Stephanie Hill
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McKinsey sits down with Hill, an executive vice president at the aerospace giant, to discuss the new and emerging challenges of leadership and technology, as well as the importance of work–life balance.
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Building a more competitive US manufacturing sector
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