Boeing just released its 2011 Geopolitical Trends Report. Examines gov't policies and the implications for aviation.

The global business environment for commercial aviation is complex. And geopolitics -- the intersection between politics, economics and geographic developments -- is one of the most challenging components of this environment.

Boeing's business strategy reflects extensive study of geopolitical forces. Understanding this component is critical to identifying opportunities, assessing risk and ultimately achieving competitive success.

The Boeing 2011 Global Geopolitical Trends report offers detailed insight into the dynamics of government policies worldwide and the implications for commercial aviation. The report reflects research and analysis by Boeing experts, as well as input from noted geopolitical subject matter experts from outside Boeing, including economists and think tanks.

The 2011 Global Geopolitical Trends report is now available for download. PDFs require Acrobat Reader; you can download the latest version here. http://www.boeing.com/commercial/pdf/geopolitical_trends.pdf