South West Aerospace

South West Aerospace: the UK’s most diverse and capable cluster, home to global aerospace giants and an innovative supply chain

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The strength of the South West

The home of global industry

Investing in the South West

The presence of the top 15 global

aerospace companies involved in

airframes, structures, engines,

avionics and rotorcraft.

A vibrant and dynamic trade

association – the West of England

Aerospace Forum – representing

the interests of the Cluster at

regional and national levels.

A highly-skilled workforce, excellent

universities and colleges with

expertise in aerospace-related

research and education.

A proactive collaborative

partnership – iAero – which brings

together industry, colleges,

universities and public sector

partners, to drive research,

technology and innovation,

enhance competitiveness and

productivity and embed future

skills requirements.

An attractive business and

innovation environment with

£billions of public and private

sector investment. A superb

quality of life acting as a magnet

for skilled people.

The South West offers abundant

commercial opportunities, world-

class training, education, R&D assets

and a highly-skilled workforce with

an outstanding quality of life. The

area features major cities and towns,

coast and countryside including Bath,

Bournemouth, Bristol, Cheltenham,

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Exeter,

Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Poole,

Somerset, Swindon, Torbay, Truro

and Wiltshire. With extensive business

support and attractive relocation sites

of all types, sizes and budget, the

South West is an ideal location for

new and growing aerospace and

advanced manufacturing companies.

The South West Aerospace team offers extensive tailored support

to companies interested in relocating and growing here.

The support package includes:

Introductions to R&D assets, trade associations and companiesProperty and development site solutionsLocal knowledge and adviceRecruitment, apprenticeship and training support

Many of the world’s largest and most recognisable aerospace companies (per Deloitte) are in the South West, providing a firm foundation for a vibrant and dynamic supply chain of over 800 companies. Major companies include:

Airbus

AVIC (AIM Altitude)

Babcock

BAE Systems

Boeing

CAE

Chemring

Cobham

Curtiss-Wright

Eaton Aerospace

Esterline (Darchem)

GE Aviation Systems

General Dynamics

GKN Aerospace

Honeywell

L-3 Communications

Leonardo Helicopters

Lockheed Martin

Magellan Aerospace

Meggitt

MOOG

Northrop Grumman

Parker Hannifin

QinetiQ

Raytheon

Rolls-Royce

SAFRAN

SKF Aerospace

TE Connectivity

Thales

Triumph Group

Ultra Electronics

UTC Aerospace Systems

Valued at £7 billion and supporting up to 98,000 jobs in the wider economy, the South West Aerospace Cluster is recognised as the UK’s most capable and diverse aerospace region.

For further information

www.southwestaerospace.co.uk

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+44 117 943 4858

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The UK is a global leader in some of the most advanced

parts of modern aircraft. It supplies almost every major

aircraft platform with wings, engines, aero-structures

and advanced systems, generating over £31 billion

turnover and exporting over 90% of its production.

The South West makes a phenomenal contribution to UK

industry due to the large concentration of global aerospace

players, a dynamic and vibrant supply chain of 800

companies and world-renowned research institutions.

Valued at £7 billion and supporting up to 98,000 jobs

in the wider economy, the South West Aerospace Cluster

is recognised as the UK’s most capable and diverse

aerospace region. Home to all of the top 15 global

aerospace companies (per Deloitte), the Cluster

has an unmatched breadth and depth of aerospace

capability. From aero-structures to aero-engines,

rotorcraft to landing gear, electronic systems to

autonomy and robotics, the Cluster is a world-leader.

High value design is fast becoming the driving force

for innovation. It enables increased productivity,

agility and integration across the supply chain and

throughout the entire product life-cycle. Radical

and novel approaches to design are facilitated by

advances in materials and manufacturing technologies,

also major strengths of the South West.

Companies in the region ensure that the South West

and the UK remain at the forefront of global aerospace

through major international research and development

programmes. These programmes improve aircraft

manufacturing and performance, increase competitiveness,

reduce costs, noise and emissions.

The industry capitalised on a variety of research

centres, from additive manufacturing to composite

materials and advanced simulation.

Aligned with the aims and ambitions

of the UK’s Aerospace Growth

Partnership, iAero is supported by

OEMs including Airbus, GE Aviation,

GKN Aerospace, Leonardo Helicopters,

Rolls-Royce, SMEs and the public

sector. The programme is creating

an environment to support business

incubation, innovation development

and collaborative working. Key

companies are collaborating to deliver

a regional platform for innovation

and growth through aerospace

technology, skills, supply chain and

manufacturing development.

The National Aerospace Technology

Exploitation Programme is designed

to cultivate a supply chain that is

rich in new technology and highly

innovative. South West projects

include composite materials, design,

modelling and software, coatings,

additive layer manufacturing,

UAV avionics and fibre optics.

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Driving innovation through the supply chain

Engineering the future

Growth powered by innovationDriven by competitive global challenges the South West Aerospace Cluster is leading a revolution in high value design and manufacturing.

With over 3,000 companies, the UK is Europe’s leading aerospace manufacturing nation, second in the world only to the United States.

South West Aerospace: a sophisticated and strategic cluster

Significant R&D investments ensure

that the Cluster plays a pivotal

role in the creation of a new and

emerging market for the operation

of UAV/UAS in civil airspace. Key

technologies being developed in the

region include ground-based flight,

propulsion systems and autonomous

air-to-air refuelling systems.

Newquay Cornwall Airport has been

shortlisted as the potential location for

the UK’s first Spaceport with horizontal

launches in 2020, and the UK’s Satellite

Applications Catapult has established

a South West Centre of Excellence.

With its ambitions to continually

break technological boundaries, the

South West is an attractive location

for innovative aerospace companies.

The South West Aerospace Cluster is shaping the future while building on a proud heritage and tradition.

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