UK aviation innovation gets £200m funding boost

The funding is being delivered through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme and it’s claimed that the package will secure more high-skilled jobs and increase investment in aerospace technology across the UK. Several of the largest projects will be led by Airbus and will investigate areas such as the development of new landing gear systems, wing designs, and the integration of new digital technologies.

“The strong partnership we have with DBT [Department for Business and Trade] and the ATI enables Airbus to develop new technologies that will help boost the skills we need to keep aerospace manufacturing in the UK,” said Airbus UK chairman and general counsel, John Harrison.

“Finding scalable solutions can’t be done alone so the ATI programme draws together UK industry leaders, academics and research organisations who are all making strides to bring our aircraft and industrial systems up to the level we need for a decarbonised future.”

Rolls-Royce will lead two of the 10 listed projects, exploring the use of high-strength titanium alloys and advanced manufacturing technologies for the large propulsion and power system market.