Supporting business growth in the region, the West of England Combined Authority showcases the wealth of aerospace R&D, design and manufacturing companies that work to provide a hotbed of talent across the region.
The West of England’s aerospace and advanced engineering sector is worth over £2.7 billion and it is home to the UK’s largest aerospace cluster. The area is Europe’s aerospace powerhouse, with specialist expertise in areas like composites, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
Its location is ideally positioned to meet this demand, with an established aerospace cluster sitting alongside a growing tech and digital capability. By locating in the region, you will be able to exploit an array of aerospace and aviation assets, capabilities and well-trained personnel who play an integral role in the global aerospace industry.
Over 10 world-leading aerospace companies are based here, such as Airbus, GKN Aerospace, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo Group, and Boeing. Their supply chains lead in aerospace R&D and design. These businesses feed the manufacture of aircraft, helicopters, military transport, satellites, and communication systems across the country and globally.
The region is home to the National Composites Centre (NCC) which is one of seven world-class centres comprising the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC) research centre. Here, businesses of various sizes and sectors can access new technology and specialist engineers to drive innovation for composites.
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