INDUSTRY REPORT
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INDUSTRY REPORT
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The UK aerospace , defence , security and space sectors ’ contribution to the UK in 2021 . Graphic source : ADS .
The global aerospace industry has proved itself to be adept at embracing new materials , processes and technologies aimed at increasing safety and productivity . Lightweight materials , such as aluminium alloys , help to improve fuel efficiency . Digital technologies , such as machine-learning techniques and artificial intelligence ( AI ), help to improve aircraft safety and quality as well as improve manufacturing productivity . Additive manufacturing is a relatively new process that has also been adopted by aerospace manufacturers for part production .
The sector has placed a strong focus on sustainability as it faces the challenge of significantly reducing its carbon emissions to achieve global climate goals . Solutions for climate-neutral or even zero-emissions flights are being systematically researched , with some already being tested . In this article , we present selected analysis on global prospects , challenges and opportunities in the aerospace sector for manufacturers .
We present selected analysis on global prospects , challenges and opportunities in the aerospace sector for manufacturers .
“ The sector has placed a strong focus on sustainability as it faces the challenge of significantly reducing its carbon emissions to achieve global climate goals .”
Challenges and opportunities
ADS , the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace , security , defence and space , released its Global Aerospace Outlook 2022 in July 2022 . This highlighted various opportunities and challenges in the sector .
“ The UK aerospace sector has weathered Brexit and a global pandemic alongside the added pressures these have bought of supply chain disruption and skills vacancies . Despite these challenges , the sector continues to prosper and remains an engine of prosperity for the UK . In 2021 , UK aerospace achieved £ 22.4 billion in turnover , with £ 15.2 billion worth of exports . The industry supported 111,000 direct jobs , of which 5,500 are apprentices . All the above activity has a combined contribution to the UK economy of eight billion in value added ,” explained ADS in the report .
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