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Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Yearbook 2020

The 2020 edition of the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Yearbook is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year

Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year

October 7, 2020
The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
By John Kenkel VP of Strategy, Cyient

Outlook

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Techview

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

A&D Manufacturing

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Machines & Automation

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Smart Manufacturing

  • PRESS RELEASES

    American Welding Society, NARSA/IDEA to Develop Welding Education

    PRESS RELEASE: American Welding Society December 5, 2025
    The American Welding Society (AWS) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with NARSA/IDEA International Heat Transfer Association, the international trade association for the heat transfer and diesel emissions industries. This collaboration unites two organizations committed to elevating technical excellence, supporting workforce development, and delivering high-value training to professionals in the heavy-duty cooling, heat exchange, and diesel emissions sectors.
  • NEWS DESK

    Trump Administration Rolls Back Fuel-Efficiency Standards

    Cary Gitter December 5, 2025
    President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the White House would be rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles, USA Today reported.
  • AEROSPACE DEFENSE

    Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.6-Billion Contract

    Michael McConnell December 5, 2025
    Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6-billion U.S. government contract for work on F-135 jet engines. The engines are used in the three versions of the F-35 Lightning II fighters.