A Resource Management and Technological Cooperation Model for Emerging Aerospace Industries in Developing Countries
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Aerospace industry, Triple Helix, Technological cooperation, Resource management, Developing countriesAbstract
The aerospace industry is a sector characterized by its high technological complexity and investment requirements, and has therefore developed around major clusters worldwide. These clusters serve as hubs for innovation processes, technology transfer, and supply chain integration. However, limited research has focused on the early stages of industrial development or on contexts lacking established organizational cooperation structures—conditions commonly found in developing countries. This study proposes a resource management and technological cooperation model in which anchor firms act as facilitators and driving forces for interactions among government, industry, and academia. The model assesses the developmental stage of the aerospace sector by analyzing scenarios and prioritizing firm-level interactions with each component of the so-called Triple Helix, thus establishing a comprehensive management perspective. Through a case study of a region exhibiting a concentration of aerospace-related organizations—yet not formally structured as a cluster—the findings validate the proposed model and highlight its utility in optimizing resources and enhancing intersectoral collaboration.
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