Chinook Industry Spotlight: Aerospace Supply Chain Q3 2022
- The U.S. total Aerospace parts manufacturing market was $402B in 2021. U.S. aerospace industry shipments rose 7% in 2021 to reach 76% of 2018 levels. This trend of increasing shipments has continued through 2022.
- 2020 was a challenging year for aerospace component manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a year of recovery, and 2022 is shaping up to be a year of elevated recovery, but still below pre-pandemic levels.
- Commercial aircraft production is increasing with rebounding air travel. In June of this year, Boeing delivered 51 737’s, the most since March 2019.
- Component manufacturing M&A transactions increased 57% in 2021, following a 45% decline in 2020. The segment accounted for 22% of total aerospace transactions in 2021
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Chinook Capital Advisors, based in Kirkland, WA, is a leading M&A advisory firm serving the needs of Pacific Northwest business owners. We help businesses prepare for and execute business ownership transition events.
Our expertise includes sell-side advisory/seller representation services, recapitalizations, advisory board/transaction preparation services, and other services including business valuation and debt advisory. Chinook serves many of the key industries that drive the Pacific Northwest economy, including manufacturing, distribution, business services, technology, healthcare products & services, and consumer products & services.
We welcome inquiries from business owners wanting to discuss business valuation, M&A market updates, or how to build value towards a future exit or recapitalization.
