A View From Above: Michael Baughn B/E Aerospace
Episode Description
An interview from the recent 7th Annual Wharton Aerospace Conference.
Brief Summary
BE Aerospace discusses challenges and strategies in the aerospace industry amid economic downturns and highlights their product innovations and market positioning.
Key points
- Aerospace Industry Challenges. The aerospace industry faced unprecedented challenges with traffic and yields down significantly.
- Gradual Recovery Expected. Expectations for a gradual recovery in air traffic and capacity over the next couple of years.
- Market Leadership in Aerospace. B Aerospace is the largest global distributor of aerospace fasteners and hardware.
- Differentiation Through Interiors. Airlines customize aircraft interiors to establish their brand identity.
- Innovative Seating Solutions. Continental Airlines introduces liflat business class seats with a unique arrangement.
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Episode highlights
- Aerospace Industry ChallengesThe aerospace industry faced unprecedented challenges with traffic and yields down significantly.“Traffic was down an unprecedented level.”0:47Apr 6, 2010
- Gradual Recovery ExpectedExpectations for a gradual recovery in air traffic and capacity over the next couple of years.“Our expectation is that we’ll start to see a gradual recovery in traffic.”3:50Apr 6, 2010
- Market Leadership in AerospaceB Aerospace is the largest global distributor of aerospace fasteners and hardware.“We are the largest global distributor of aerospace fasteners and hardware.”4:33Apr 6, 2010
- Differentiation Through InteriorsAirlines customize aircraft interiors to establish their brand identity.“Airlines use those interiors to differentiate themselves from each other.”5:27Apr 6, 2010
- Innovative Seating SolutionsContinental Airlines introduces liflat business class seats with a unique arrangement.“What we’ve done with Continental is to align the seats.”6:08Apr 6, 2010
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