A FLY-BY LOOK AT THE AEROSPACE MARKET: This brief overview was compiled from a recent presentation at the Association of Manufacturing Technology's MT Forecast program near Chicago in October.

The article offers an overview of the current state of the aerospace industry, with a focus on key trends in commercial aviation, business aviation, and defense/space sectors. Topics include the record backlog in the commercial segment, which is facing challenges from inflation and a strike affecting aircraft production, as well as the difficulties posed by an aging workforce and the struggle to attract young talent.