Meggitt PLC announced revenue results for the first quarter of 2019. Revenue during the first quarter of 2019 was strong, reflecting its success in increasing content on new aircraft platforms and growth in end-markets.  This contributed to organic growth of 9% excluding the effects of foreign exchange and disposals.

The company to expect strong revenue growth in 2019, but are mindful of more challenging year on year comparators in the remaining three quarters, the potential for air traffic growth to moderate and the uneven nature of demand for defence products.