An Industry Value Chain is a visual representation of the series of steps an organization in a specific industry takes to deliver a product or service to the market. It captures the main business functions and processes that are involved in delivering the end product or service, illustrating how each step adds value and contributes to a Competitive Advantage. It often encompasses both primary and support activities.
This PowerPoint presentation captures the Aviation Industry Value Chain, which includes the following primary and support activities for Aviation firms:
Primary Activities
1. Aircraft Design & Engineering
2. Manufacturing & Assembly
3. Aircraft Sales & Leasing
4. Flight & Route Planning
5. Passenger & Cargo Services
6. Ground Handling & Airport Operations
7. Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul (MRO)
8. End-of-Life Management & Recycling
Support Activities
1. Information Technology & Digital Infrastructure
2. Safety, Security, & Regulatory Compliance
3. Human Resource Management & Training
4. Marketing & Customer Experience
5. Supply Chain & Logistics Management
6. Financial Management & Risk
7. Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
This PPT presentation dives deeper into each of these activities, highlighting key elements. The Aviation Value Chain is a tightly integrated ecosystem where OEMs, airlines, airports, regulators, and service providers must coordinate to maximize operational efficiency and profitability. Digital Transformation, Sustainability mandates, and evolving Airspace Management are reshaping where value is captured across the Industry Value Chain.
Capital-intensive assets and long product lifecycles demand precise alignment between fleet strategy, maintenance planning, and market demand to sustain Competitive Advantage. Passenger experience, cargo yield, and operational reliability are interdependent levers that collectively drive revenue, loyalty, and regulatory compliance. Supply Chain Resilience, Talent Readiness, and Alliance Partnerships are now as critical as route networks in determining long-term performance.
This presentation also discusses Aviation Industry Value Chain Analysis, highlighting a multitude of key considerations and potential insights to pay attention to. We further discuss the significant impact of other emergent Digital Transformation technologies on the Aviation industry.
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Source: Best Practices in Value Chain Analysis, Airline Industry PowerPoint Slides: Aviation Industry Value Chain PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, LearnPPT Consulting
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