Aerospace
The £22.67bn UK aerospace and automotive industry is the largest in the world outside the US. Yorkshire & Humber plays a key role in this national success through partnerships like that of Boeing with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. This multi-million pound partnership is based on working together to develop scientific knowledge, expertise and innovation between both parties.
Examples of this engineering expertise include the development of specialist alloys for Airbus A380 landing gear, centri-spun casting of engine rings and casings for Rolls Royce, precision forging of engine components for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and assembly of the Hawk 128, the world's leading advanced jet training aircraft.
Other capabilities within the region include:
- Aircraft Integration and Manufacture
- Materials (Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composites and coatings)
- Metals processing and metal forming (forging and machining)
- Machinery and equipment for aerospace manufacture
- Airframe components
- Engine components
- Turbine blades
- Landing gear components
- Precision engineered components
- Electrics, electronics and systems
- Aircraft interiors
- Subcontract operations
- Handling and access
- Consulting
- Technical publications
- Technology providers
There are over 5,000 people employed in the aerospace industry in the Yorkshire & Humber region.