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Internal Factors Analysis Summary (IFAS) Weight Rating Weighted Score 0.9 0.3 3 Strengths Strong focus on R&D Strong financial performance Product quality (Quality management standards)

Internal Factors Analysis Summary (IFAS) Weight Rating Weighted Score 0.9 0.3 3 Strengths Strong focus on R&D Strong financial performance Product quality (Quality management standards) Large pool of resources Relationship with department of defence , NASA (Strong ties) Wide assortment of aircrafts Strong international presence/Strong brand Strong relationship with suppliers Fuel efficient planes 0.3 0.1 0.2 3 2 4 0.9 0.2 0.8 0.1 3 0.3 Subtotal Weaknesses High spending on R&D High labor, pension (Unionized) and operation costs for employees Low employee productivity Hierarchical autocratic management style High backlog orders (Capacity to meet demand) Broad diversity of products (spread thin) CTO and Senior VP retiring Suffered technical difficulties (Impact on brand image) 3.1 0.2 2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.3 2 3 3 4 Subtotal Total 0.4 0 0.4 0.6 0.3 1.2 2.9 External Factos Analysis Summary (EFAS) Opportunities Weight Rating Weighted Score Increasing international demand 0.3 0.1 3 Demand for commercial aircraft (Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific) 0 Rising demand for defense products (Military usage) 0.4 0.1 4 Increase in orders 0 Higher demand for direct flights (bigger planes) 0 Demand for technological advancements 1.2 0.3 4 Demand for fuel efficient planes 1.2 0.3 4 International production agreements (Design and engineering) 0.8 0.2 4 Subtotal Threats Government regulations Increasing prices in fuel, titanium and aluminium Strong competitors Pricing pressure Suppliers unable to meet demand (Backlog) Economic downturn (decrease in defense budget) Subtotal Total 3.9 0.2 0.2 0.3 3 3 4 0.1 0.2 3 3 0.6 0.6 1.2 0 0.3 0.6 3.3

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