The Aerospace and Defence sector is flourishing throughout Wales. Over 160 companies employ more than 20,000 people here.
Within this thriving aerospace industry Wales provides world-class training, innovation and expertise, from university research to government and private sector projects. It’s a passion for progress. A driving force that has attracted some of the world’s leading companies to Wales, including BAE Systems, British Airways, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, Magellan, Raytheon, Zodiac Seats, Triumph and Qioptiq plus Airbus Group in North Wales employs 6,500 people in its civilian aircraft wing plant.
Wales can offer some of the highest levels of financial incentives in the UK for existing business looking to expand, for new Inward Investors and for new start companies.