Complex A&D Programs: Too Hot too Handle?

At this event you’ll hear how technology demands are pushing the industry, what the forecasts are for the coming five years, and where opportunity surges exist as the supply base reorganizes to meet fundamental changes.

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A new U.S. President – What it means to the A&D Industry
Just one week after the 2008 Presidential Election, AVIATION WEEK will provide insight into the new administration and what it means to the A&D industry – from impact on research programs to shifts in priorities.

Highly complex programs of the 21st century A&D industry – are they too hot to handle?
As the complexity of aerospace and defense programs continues to evolve and have varied results in terms of execution, the commercial side is seeing programs that are failing and missing delivery deadlines- which means penalty payments that will affect profitability of the programs. The defense side find DoD leaders have indicating that the notion of lead system integrators as a contractor is not providing the desired results and has incurred additional cost. At the same time, NASA also has pressure on extremely complex projects and programs and how best to move them forward on highly restricted dollars.

Attention Program Managers, Engineering and Supply Chain Leaders:
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and collaborate with the best of the best in the industry. Learn from best practices, hear the do's and don’ts from those that know!

• Key Topics
• Analysis of elections on industry
• Contracted programs being launched
• Emerging programs - defense
• Analysis of what is troubling complex programs in terms of performance
• Supply chain issues