35 Richard Aboulafia - global expert

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aerospace recruiter, industry networker, and founder of Brainseeker
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The aerospace and defence industry is facing one of the most
dynamic periods in decades — from global supply chain shifts and
defence spending to aircraft production challenges, sustainability
pressure, and geopolitical uncertainty. In this special Aerospace
Manager Podcast episode, recorded in cooperation with ILA Berlin
2026, Tom Heinkel speaks with one of the world’s best-known
aerospace analysts: Richard Aboulafia. Known for his sharp
opinions, deep market knowledge, and decades of industry insight,
Richard shares his perspective on the future of commercial
aviation, defence markets, Boeing, Airbus, global suppliers,
leadership decisions, and the real forces shaping the aerospace
industry behind the scenes. This is not a corporate marketing
conversation. It is an honest, entertaining, and highly informed
discussion for everyone passionate about aerospace, aviation,
defence, leadership, and global industry developments. If you are
visiting ILA Berlin 2026, this episode is the perfect introduction
to the topics everyone will be discussing on-site in Berlin. And if
your company would like to record its own episode during ILA Berlin
2026 — either on-site or remotely — the Aerospace Manager Podcast
offers selected aerospace and defence companies the opportunity to
present leadership perspectives, technologies, innovation programs,
recruiting topics, and strategic visions to an international
audience. The Aerospace Manager Podcast reaches more than 11,000
aerospace professionals through LinkedIn, podcast platforms, and
targeted social media distribution. Interested in becoming part of
the Aerospace Manager Podcast during ILA Berlin 2026? Feel free to
contact Tom Heinkel and Brainseeker Consulting to request a custom
proposal for your own episode. Now enjoy this special Aerospace
Manager Podcast episode with Richard Aboulafia — global expert in
Aerospace and Defence Market.