UK Government Invests £250M in Green Aerospace Technology
Key Ideas
  • The UK Government announced a £250 million investment in the aerospace industry focusing on green technology projects like hydrogen-powered flight and laser technologies.
  • Projects from Airbus, GKN Aerospace, and more will benefit, aiming to boost advanced manufacturing, defense, and the UK aerospace sector's future.
  • Initiatives like DecSAM and ISLAA will advance additive manufacturing processes, increase sustainability, and reduce costs and emissions in aerostructure production.
  • Partnerships like PACE-AM and MB HeX FC aim to improve the use of materials in 3D printing for aerospace components and enhance the efficiency of hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft.
The UK Government has pledged a £250 million investment in the aerospace industry to accelerate the growth of green aerospace technology. This investment aims to drive innovation, particularly in areas like gas turbines, hydrogen-powered flight, and laser technologies for aerostructure manufacturing. Projects from major players like Airbus and GKN Aerospace are set to benefit from this funding, focusing on advancing additive manufacturing processes. The goal is to secure the future of the UK's aerospace sector while contributing to economic growth and the transition to net zero by 2030. Initiatives like DecSAM and ISLAA will scale up additive manufacturing techniques, making them more sustainable and cost-effective, thus positioning the UK as a leader in advanced manufacturing and defense. Partnerships such as PACE-AM and MB HeX FC are geared towards improving materials used in 3D printing for aerospace components and enhancing the efficiency of hydrogen fuel-cell aircraft. This investment signals a significant step towards a more sustainable and innovative aerospace sector in the UK.
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