Aerospace
The Northwest has overseen development of major aerospace
programmes such as the Nimrod Reconnaissance aircraft project, the
Eurofighter Typhoon and the RB-211 jet engine. The region boasts a
number of major industry players, including BAE Systems and Rolls
Royce, both of which operate major design and manufacturing
facilities in the region.
Supporting what is one of Europe’s leading industrial hubs, the
Northwest Aerospace Alliance represents 800 member companies and
stakeholders in the region.
The Aerospace industry forms part of the
Manufacturing sector.