According to The Manufacturer, the industry’s leading publication of manufacturing news, articles and insights, last year was a record year for the aerospace industry in the UK.
The trade organisation ADS, who work to advance the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, have reported that UK orders of commercial aircraft have increased by 28% in the last year. This makes 2019 a record year for the aerospace industry, with orders rising more than a quarter compared to 2012.
According to the ADS, there is also now a backlog of orders for commercial aircraft, including 20,000 engines and 11,000 aircraft. This backlog of orders is set to keep the UK aerospace industry, and its employees, busy for approximately 9 years!
“Growth in the aerospace industry”
“These figures highlight the opportunity for growth in the aerospace industry and the potential rewards that British businesses could reap,” said Business Secretary Vince Cable.
He also suggested that by working together, the UK government and industry can make sure that the opportunities are optimised.
Mr Cable said: “Together we have committed £2 billion over the next 7 years to create an Aerospace Technology Institute to help us win work on developing and building the planes and helicopters of the future, here in the UK. The Aerospace Industrial Strategy, which the Government has developed jointly with industry, is giving businesses the confidence to invest in the UK, creating more high-skilled, long-term jobs.”
Paul Everett, CEO of ADS said, “Global demand for new aircraft and engines is generating new demand and opportunity for the UK aerospace industry. The Aerospace Growth Partnership and the government’s long-term commitment to the sector’s growth is making a difference and we must continue to maximise the value of this unique collaboration between industry and government.”
UK specialise in aircraft manufacture
ADS has predicted that by 2032, there will be demand for the following:
- 29,000 large civil airliners
- 24,000 business jets
- 5,800 regional aircraft
- 40,000 helicopters
It’s great news, as the UK specialise in the development and manufacture of some of the most complicated and high tech parts of modern aircraft. ADS predict that this means a potential market share of around $600bn for the UK.
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