The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is planning a slew of new sea and airports to complement its smart cities and economic zones. 

The aerospace and defence sector is contending with challenges such as reducing its environmental impact and dealing with geopolitical pressures. 

With Alabama enjoying healthy levels of FDI, the state's secretary of commerce talks to fDi about the long-term strategies that are reaping rewards.

Singapore retains its leading position as fDi’s top city for aerospace investment.

Brazil's São José dos Campos, Canada's Mississauga and Cincinnati in the US take the top three places for FDI Strategy in fDi’s Aerospace Cities of the Future 2018/19 ranking. Cathy Mullan reports.

Forecasts by aviation giant Boeing that the industry will need 637,000 new pilots by 2036 mean that companies offering training or providing training equipment will have their work cut out. Jacopo Dettoni looks at how they intend to meet this demand. 

The fast-evolving, highly sought-after FDI sector of aerospace is driving innovation and creating lucrative jobs from the US to Asia and Europe, with no signs of coming down to Earth. Karen E Thuermer reports