Wrap Up, Global aerospace & defense industry performance 2008: A study of the 2008 financial performance of 67 global A&D companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion

The study analyzes the financial performance of the industry by assessing the key metrics of performance related to revenue growth, operating earnings and margin, asset effectiveness, cash generation and sales booking. The study revealed that 2008 was a record setting year, outpacing 2007 in industry profits and revenue.