Since 1988, Richard has tracked aircraft programs, markets, and companies as an analyst and consultant. He manages consulting projects in the commercial and military aviation field and analyzes broader defense and aerospace market and industry trends. He has advised numerous aerospace companies, including most prime and many second- and third-tier contractors in the US, Europe and Asia. He also advises numerous financial institutions on aerospace market conditions.
TOP OF MIND
- February 13, 2025 - Newsletter
February 2025 Letter
Dear Fellow Industry Seamy Underside Historians, Long before my career began, our industry could occasionally […]Read More - February 13, 2025 - Article
Aviation Week – China’s Airliner Demand Is Back—And That Raises Big Questions
Read More - January 29, 2025 - Newsletter
January 2025 Letter
Dear Fellow Idea Conglomerators/Consolidators/Crunchers, As Mark Twain – or someone – once said, “I’m sorry […]Read More - January 29, 2025 - Article
Aviation Week-Have Russia’s Woes Opened The Door For China?
Read More - December 2, 2024 - Newsletter
December 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Social Media Avoiders, A little knowledge can be a ridiculous thing. Take, for […]Read More - November 26, 2024 - Newsletter
November 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Aero-Artifact Collectors. Despite what my wife might say, I’m not a hoarder. I […]Read More - October 2, 2024 - Newsletter
September 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Aero-Culture Vultures, Air museum visitors have their favorite exhibits and relics. For me, […]Read More - October 2, 2024 - Article
Aviation Week- Sovereign Wealth Funds And Aviation’s Financial Needs
Read More - September 7, 2024 - Newsletter
August 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Utopia Skeptics, There’s much about the Tech Industry today that I don’t get. […]Read More - August 2, 2024 - Newsletter
July 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Attendees of What Was Possibly The Most Generic Air Show Ever, Meh. That’s […]Read More - August 2, 2024 - Article
Aviation Week – The 40,000-Lb. Question Facing Aircraft Development
Read More - July 2, 2024 - Newsletter
June 2024 Letter
Dear Fellow Aero Program Trackers, I don’t love surprises. Nobody who forecasts for a living […]Read More
