Global and local
As an integral part of the world’s third-largest civil
aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast
looks to its involvement with the Royal Academy of
Engineering’s research schemes to make an impact
on its operations and on the local community in its
long-established base in Northern Ireland.
Bombardier’s experience of the
Academy’s research schemes goes
back more than a decade and the
company is already developing ideas
for further involvement.
university research are strategically
important to it on several levels,
enabling it to achieve international
competitiveness and to demonstrate
commitment to the local community.
Gavin Campbell, Bombardier’s Director
of Design Engineering and Technology
Development, said, “The company is
selective in picking partners for this
kind of initiative. It’s the standing of
the Academy that has attracted us.
There’s a reputation for excellence, and
the calibre of output that’s expected
from the appointees is very high. It
also provides us with an independent
and valuable validation, not just of the
candidate but also of the field of study
that we’ve chosen.”
Bombardier has just embarked on its
second partnership with the Royal
Academy of Engineering F