IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

The world today is experiencing what no one had anticipated as one of the worst pandemics of all time.Industries are struggling to stay afloat, given the uncertainty of when all this will be over. One such sector to be impacted is the aeronautical or aerospace industry. In the course of this report, we will be understanding what aerospace engineering is all about, its employment opportunities in the industry, and what impact COVID-19 will have in the short-term and mid-term. Many companies have diversified the use of their aircraft, drones,helicopters, etc. to stay afloat. What is noteworthy is that most of these companies cater to the military belonging to the Governments. The defence is a crucial element and key to a nation's survival.