Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights

Washington, DC

Summary

Brian is the principle analyst for civil and military aerospace prognostic product offerings including: Fleet & MRO Forecasts, Aircraft Bluebook, MRO Prospector and editorial content across multiple publications. He represents an independent voice in the marketplace for analytical tools that help the aerospace business understand their complex environment. Previously, Brian worked in the US defense industry in acquisition logistics and is a retired US Marine Corps officer specializing in strategic transportation, logistics and supply chain.  Education includes dual master’s degrees: Business and National Resource Strategy (Industrial College of the Armed Forces).  FAA certifications: commercial, multi-engine, instrument & small UAS.

 

Articles

By Brian Kough
European airlines are forecast to require 300,000 major MRO service events in the next 10 years—and the lion’s share are generated by engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Kough
North America’s narrowbody-dominant fleet shifts engine MRO value to Asia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Kough
An analysis of major U.S. carriers' MRO spending combined with a robust global demand forecast and financial updates from a sample of the MRO providers highlights a sector shaped by aging aircraft, supply chain constraints and expanding fleets.
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