Go-On Aerospace
After several years of disruption, the aerospace industry has entered a new production cycle. Across the United States and Europe, manufacturers are increasing output to meet rising demand from commercial aviation, defense modernization, and the rapidly expanding space economy. While order books are strong, the sector now faces a new constraint: manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience.
- A Transatlantic Production Ramp-Up
In the United States, aerospace manufacturing is scaling across commercial aircraft, defense systems, and space infrastructure. Airline travel recovery has pushed aircraft backlogs to record levels, while geopolitical tensions and NATO commitments are accelerating defense production. At the same time, the rapid growth of satellite constellations and launch services is creating new demand for industrial suppliers.
Key manufacturing demand in the U.S.:
- Precision machining and metalworking
- Castings, forgings and advanced materials
- Electronics, sensors and power systems
- Composites and lightweight structures
- Testing, validation and MRO capabilities
- Automation and Industry 4.0 solutions
OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are actively searching for new qualified partners to reduce dependency risks and shorten lead times, which remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels for several critical components.
Europe is experiencing a similar transformation. The continent is strengthening aerospace manufacturing to support strategic autonomy and industrial resilience. Aircraft production is increasing, defense budgets are rising across multiple EU countries, and investment in next-generation aircraft and propulsion technologies continues to grow. The European space sector is also expanding alongside a dynamic NewSpace ecosystem.
Key manufacturing demand in Europe:
- CNC machining and special processes
- Electrical systems and avionics manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing and advanced materials
- Hydrogen aviation and electrification technologies
- Testing, certification and quality infrastructure
Across the region, manufacturers are prioritizing supply-chain diversification and localization, creating strong opportunities for new industrial partners.
- The Supply Chain Challenge
The defining issue for aerospace manufacturing today is not demand, but the ability to scale production. Supplier shortages, long certification processes, and cross-border expansion barriers continue to slow the sector’s response to market needs.
Common industry challenges:
- Supplier shortages and limited production capacity
- Long certification and qualification processes
- Cross-border expansion barriers
- Need for trusted industrial partners
- Increasing localization requirements
As a result, OEMs and Tier suppliers are increasingly focused on identifying new international partners capable of meeting aerospace standards and supporting long-term production growth.
- The Role of Go-On Group and Xpylon
Go-On Group acts as a business development and B2B sales partner helping aerospace companies enter and expand across Europe and the United States. We support organizations that want to grow internationally, build new customer pipelines, and establish long-term commercial partnerships within aerospace supply chains.
Our work focuses on connecting aerospace manufacturers, engineering companies, testing providers, technology suppliers, and service companies with potential clients and partners. By supporting lead generation, partner identification, and early commercial engagement, Go-On helps reduce the time and complexity required to access new markets and opportunities.
We continuously monitor aerospace investments, factory expansions, sourcing initiatives, and procurement needs, transforming market intelligence into real business opportunities for the companies we support. With a strong presence across key industrial hubs in Europe and the United States, Go-On acts as a bridge between transatlantic aerospace ecosystems and helps companies build sustainable international business pipelines.
This activity is powered by Xpylon, our digital platform where companies can access aerospace tenders, sourcing requests, investment opportunities, and new industrial projects, while connecting with qualified partners across the transatlantic aerospace ecosystem.
- What we do?
• B2B sales development & customer acquisition
We help companies identify potential clients, generate qualified leads, arrange meetings, and support the early stages of commercial negotiations within the aerospace ecosystem.
• Partner & supplier matchmaking
We connect companies with potential industrial partners, distributors, subcontractors, and technology providers to support supply-chain expansion and strategic collaborations.
• Market intelligence & opportunity scouting
We continuously monitor aerospace investments, tenders, sourcing initiatives, and industrial expansions, translating market signals into actionable sales opportunities.
• Cross-border commercial expansion
We support companies expanding between Europe and the U.S. by helping them access local ecosystems, build partnerships, and develop long-term business pipelines.
• Presence at major aerospace events & ecosystem networking
We are present at the main aerospace, aviation, and space industry events across Europe and the United States, where we actively connect key players, facilitate introductions, and turn face-to-face meetings into real business opportunities.
Trade shows where Go-On Aerospace is present
(USA)
- SmallSat Symposium – 10–12 Feb 2026 – Silicon Valley, CA
- ASCENDx Texas – 25–26 Feb 2026 – League City, TX
- Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle – 17–19 Mar 2026 – Seattle, WA
- Satellite 2026 – 23–26 Mar 2026 – Washington, DC
- Space Symposium – 13–16 Apr 2026 – Colorado Springs, CO
- Space Tech Expo USA – 02–04 Jun 2026 – Anaheim, CA
- AIAA Aviation & Aeronautics Forum (ASCEND) – 08–12 Jun 2026 – San Diego, CA
- SmallSat Conference – 23–26 Aug 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT
- Aero Hartford (BCI Aerospace) – Date TBC – Hartford, CT
Aerospace / Space / Aviation trade shows
(Europe)
- JEC World (Composites) – 10–12 Mar 2026 – Paris, France
- Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) – 14–16 Apr 2026 – Hamburg, Germany
- Aero – 22–25 Apr 2026 – Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Aerospace Tech Week – 28–29 Apr 2026 – Munich, Germany
- Space Meetings Veneto – 11–13 May 2026 – Venice, Italy
- SmallSat Europe – 26–28 May 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Airtec – 20–22 Oct 2026 – Augsburg, Germany
- Space Tech Expo Europe – 17–19 Nov 2026 – Bremen, Germany
- Aviation Forum – 14–15 Dec 2026 – Munich, Germany
