The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by AI; the rise of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) craft, such as electric urban air taxis; and the need for resilient, digitally connected supply chains.
But with so many moving parts, the path forward isn’t always clear. How should aerospace leaders respond to these shifts?
To answer these questions, TCS conducted a global survey of senior executives across the aerospace value chain.
Our key findings report uncovers the different ways industry stakeholders are adapting to rapid changes in these critical areas:
On average, respondents anticipate 40% of their manufacturing operations to be lights-out, requiring minimal human intervention, within the next 5-7 years.
Two-thirds of AAM executives think the public is ready to accept urban air taxis and eVTOL craft – but the regulatory landscape needs to be worked out.
80% of MRO service providers see impacts to revenue, customer churn, delivery performance, and operational cost increases if they can’t scale their digital strategy by 2028.
Nearly two-thirds of aerospace executives are open to allowing agentic AI to operate their supply chains.
Learn how aerospace firms are using AI, digital twins, and smart factory technologies to improve production efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
AAM companies are repositioning for the urban air mobility era, tackling regulatory hurdles, infrastructure demands, and new business models.
Predictive analytics and IoT are reshaping maintenance strategies, reducing downtime, and creating new aftermarket revenue streams.
Find out how companies are managing disruption through AI-powered forecasting, risk mitigation, and digital thread integration.
The aerospace industry is at the cusp of transformation, where bold ambition meets breakthrough innovation. Future-ready skies will be shaped by advanced air mobility (AAM), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, intelligent supply chains that adapt in real time, and fully connected digital engineering ecosystems. These shifts are redefining how aircraft are designed, built, and sustained across their lifecycle.
With the rise of AI, digital twins, and predictive intelligence, enterprises can scale AAM, transform MRO into proactive operations, and build resilient supply networks that transcend disruption. Together, these advancements unlock a new era of aerospace—smarter, greener, and more connected—where innovation and intelligence converge build future-ready skies.