In this piece, we will take a look at the top five aircraft manufacturers in the world. If you want to take a deeper look at the global aviation and aircraft manufacturing industry and the latest trends, then check out Top 16 Aircraft Manufacturers In The World.
5. General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)
Latest Available 12 Month Revenue Est.: $42.2 billion
General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is an American company that makes and sells business jets. February 2024 has proven to be a crucial month for the firm as it announced that a new chief financial officer has taken charge with a base salary of a cool $950,000
By Q3 2023 end, 39 out of the 910 hedge funds profiled by Insider Monkey had held a stake in General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD). James A. Star’s Longview Asset Management was the biggest shareholder as it owned $6.2 billion worth of shares.
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4. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT)
Latest Available 12 Month Revenue Est.: $67.5 billion
Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) is a globally renowned fighter jet manufacturer, with several different platforms such as the F-16, the F-22, the F-117, and others. The shares are rated Buy on average and the average analyst share price target is $483.40.
During last year’s third quarter, 60 out of the 910 hedge funds covered by Insider Monkey’s research had invested in the firm. Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT)’s largest hedge fund investor is Josh Overdeck and David Siegel’s Two Sigma Advisors due to its $366 million investment.
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3. Airbus SE (EPA:AIR.PA)
Latest Available 12 Month Revenue Est.: $67.73 billion
Airbus SE (EPA:AIR.PA) marks the return of commercial aviation on our list of the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturers. Its planes are flown all over the world, and the aftermath of Boeing’s troubles with the 737 Max saw Airbus SE (EPA:AIR.PA)’s management share that the firm was “humbled” by the mishap that made it realize the importance of stringently monitoring all aspects of aircraft production.
2. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)
Latest Available 12 Month Revenue Est.: $77.7 billion
The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is the world’s largest private aircraft manufacturer. Its troubles with the 737 Max continued to affect the share price in February 2024 when following an announcement that production would normalize later this year, the shares dropped by 2.3% during the day’s trading. However, The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) also won an order from Thai Airways in February, providing investors with some good news.
Insider Monkey’s September quarter of 2023 survey covering 910 hedge funds revealed that 64 were The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)’s shareholders. Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management was the biggest investor through its $926 million stake.
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1. Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Latest Available 12 Month Revenue Est.: $81.5 billion
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China is the Chinese state owned aircraft manufacturing giant. A diversified manufacturing firm, it makes both fighter jets and commercial airliners. The commercial aviation products include turboprop and jet aircraft, while the fighter jet products include fifth and fourth generation platforms.
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