need to know the general information on the aviation industry?

Question

the strenght and weakness of the industry,the market target area and if the industry is attracted to new entries.

Answer 1

ask M.I.5

Answer 2

Try the Civil Aviation Authority.

Answer 3

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The aviation industry in Ireland is diverse, ranging from maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, engines and components to aviation, airline call centres, financial services and support. It also includes the development of software and telecommunications for space contracts. The majority of business is located in Dublin and Shannon, with some airline activity in Cork, Waterford, Donegal and elsewhere.

Ireland's MRO and supporting service industry has many competitive advantages for aviation. These include the existing industry and infrastructure, the international language of aviation, a track record of success, the company tax regime, and the overall expertise that has built up over many decades.

The industry has about 5,500 employees - 4000 are employed in MRO, about 900 in manufacturing, 500 in services and 100 in space activities.

Overall, there are about 160 companies involved in the aerospace industry. Many of these are ancillary to the main thrust of the industry, but they are dedicated to aviation.

The industry encompasses MRO in all its facets, including specialist restorations of critical parts of aircraft engines and components, manufacturing and services ranging from seat fabrics to mobile access towers for MRO work, and financial services. There is also a growing segment working on space contracts.

Specialist aviation software is another niche area to have come to prominence in recent years. In April 2002, FAEI (Federation of Aerospace Enterprise in Ireland) Software Group was formed. As Ireland is the number one software exporter in the world and aerospace a significant consumer of software, this was an appropriate group for FAEI. Ireland is also in a good position to offer services and products in new Information Communications Technology (ICT) areas, such as on-board Internet access, in-flight entertainment technologies, digital documentation and other wireless applications. A fresh crop of start-up Irish ICT companies is focusing on these areas. According to the Aerospace Software Group, which is affiliated with the FAEI, these advances in aviation technology are opening niche markets in maintenance and in the repair and overhaul of aircraft

Continuous investment in research and development (R+D) is a major priority for Irish suppliers in this sector and some of the EU funded programmes offer opportunities for co-operation with other European companies. In July 2002, a high-level European advisory group presented its report, called STAR 21 - Strategic Aerospace Review for the 21st century - to the European Commission. The report argues that a competitive aerospace industry is essential to provide the means and capabilities needed to match Europe's economic ambitions and policy aims. Within the Sixth Framework Programme, for example, aeronautics is seen as one of the priority areas. Also the ESA and the other European research framework programmes for R&D and technological demonstration are encouraging Irish companies to invest in innovation and new product development.