Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Aerospace Products and Parts: Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR216386USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
145,756.00
Year-over-Year Change
15.21%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) assets for U.S. corporations in the aerospace products and parts sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment and infrastructure development within a key high-technology industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The metric represents the total value of long-term physical assets owned by aerospace corporations, reflecting their capacity for production and technological innovation. Economists use this data to assess industrial capital formation, investment trends, and potential economic growth in the aerospace manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reporting by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial capital expenditure, technological investment, and sectoral economic health.
Key Facts
- Tracks total physical assets in the U.S. aerospace manufacturing sector
- Indicates corporate investment in long-term production capabilities
- Provides insights into technological infrastructure development
FAQs
Q: What does PP&E represent in this context?
A: PP&E represents Property, Plant, and Equipment, which are long-term physical assets used in aerospace manufacturing and production.
Q: Why are aerospace PP&E assets important?
A: These assets reflect a corporation's technological capacity, investment potential, and ability to innovate in a high-tech manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing current insights into aerospace industry capital investments.
Q: Who uses this economic trend?
A: Investors, economic researchers, policymakers, and industry analysts use this trend to assess aerospace manufacturing sector health and investment patterns.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: The trend represents aggregate data and may not capture individual corporate variations or emerging technological investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Aerospace Products and Parts: Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR216386USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025