Many companies have already realised the benefits of aerospace business investment in Scotland. A thriving aerospace sector, fully formed infrastructure and supportive business environment are just some of the reasons to invest.
Scotland has the capability, capacity, competitive advantage and commitment to ensure the success of aerospace business investment. Why not join the major global players and indigenous aerospace companies who have already invested here?
Scotland – the perfect place for aerospace business investment
Scotland can offer a skilled and settled workforce, plus a mature infrastructure with significant potential for cost savings. Around 10 per cent of the UK aerospace industry is located in Scotland, and there are opportunities for aerospace business investment across a wide range of sectors.
- Passenger numbers nearly doubled between 1991 and 2001, with 22 million passengers passing through Scotland’s airports in 2005.
- A complete supply chain is in place to support your aerospace business investment.
- Excellent and expanding air links exist to the rest of the UK, Europe, North America and elsewhere.
- Aerospace accounts for 7 per cent of total UK exports and is second only to the US in terms of world market share.
- Nine of the world's 12 largest aerospace companies have facilities in Scotland, two of which (BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce) are UK-owned.
Other advantages of aerospace business investment in Scotland
The aerospace industry generated £2.1billion for the Scottish economy in 2005 and currently employs 18,000 people, rising to 30,000 when defence jobs are included. The industry is made up of over 150 companies, spread across several sectors and performing a wide range of services.
- The existing workforce has high levels of expertise, and a commitment to skills development means there are 500 apprentices currently in training.
- Established university departments teaching aerospace specialities or relevant subjects produce large numbers of engineering and aeronautical graduates.
- Excellent public and private partnerships enhance aerospace business investment.
- Scotland is an established and thriving base of design engineering.
- Rising productivity levels are supported through collaborative working and sharing of best practice.
- Glasgow is Scotland’s largest airport; Edinburgh is one of the UK’s fastest growing airports; Prestwick is an MRO centre of excellence; and Aberdeen is the world’s busiest heliport.
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