Who Are the Top Aircraft Manufacturers?

Whether you are a prospective pilot looking for the perfect aircraft or are simply an operator seeking a new brand, it can be very useful to have a general understanding of who the top players in the industry are. Depending on whether you are interested in private planes, commercial airliners, defense aircraft, or other types of aircraft, there are various options that you may choose from. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most notable aircraft manufacturers operating in diverse markets, allowing you to narrow down your research.

First off, it is important to know who the biggest players are across all markets. Over the past years, Boeing has been a major force to be reckoned with, serving as the leading manufacturer of aircraft across the globe for many years. Headquartered in the United States, Boeing is known for its wide-bodied commercial airliners, business jets, and other various aircraft types. Currently, their most notable models are the 737, 777, and 787. Airbus is a close rival to Boeing, recently surpassing them in total orders shipped for commercial aircraft. Airbus’ A320 is the fastest-selling aircraft in the world as of the present, and the company also touts the largest passenger airliner, the double-decker A380. Nevertheless, other notable brands such as Bombardier and Embraer are also highly reliable, both of which have a number of jet aircraft that are suitable for short- to medium-haul operations.

If your interest lies in private jets and twin-engine aircraft, then you may explore a number of options. Beechcraft is a brand that is currently owned by Textron Aviation, and their models include the popular Bonanza 5-seater, single-engine aircraft, the -seater King Air 350, and various others. Cessna is another Textron Aviation brand that was first formed as a company in 1927, and they designed a number of private jets such as the Cessna 172 Skyhawk that serves as their most popular and widely-used offering. The Citation series is also quite notable, and two notable models in the family are the Citation Latitude and Longitude. While Cessna and Beechcraft are both widely known, other reliable aircraft manufacturers for this category of aviation include Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Gulfstream, Honda, and Nextant.

If you are in the market for aircraft parts that are used on military models, then you can rely on entities such as BAE systems, Safran SA, Raytheon company, Northrop Grumman, and others. BAE Systems is a UK company operating a diverse set of applications and industries, and they offer a number of military aircraft, avionics, armaments, and more. Raytheon is another major player which offers various products for electronic warfare, weaponry, etc. Meanwhile, entities such as General Dynamics Corporation are known for their aircraft and engines, while Lockheed Martin and others design missiles, radards, defense systems, and more. Regardless of whether you are interested in aviation parts that serve defense or civil applications, we at Just Connectors can help you secure all you need with unmatched lead times and competitive pricing.

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1. nicholas smith
2. Posted on June 30, 2022
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