Aeronautics
Service and specialty
The aeronautics sector in the Basque Country has posted significant growth, generating over €2,377 million, employing over 15,000 people and contributing to 4.6% of the industrial GDP of the Basque Country. This sector includes the manufacturing of components and systems for aircraft, along with maintenance and engineering services. The Basque companies of the aeronautics sector are noted for being highly specialised and their great capacity to produce high precision and quality components; they work with leading aircraft manufacturers worldwide. The region has an advanced infrastructure and an innovation ecosystem that supports the continuous development of the sector.
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The Basque Country is considered a hub of excellence in the sector due to its experience, the concentration of suppliers, its level of internationalisation and its major technology and R&D plans. Major aerostructure, engine and aerospace companies are based in the Basque Country
The partnership between companies, technology centres, Hegan – the sector’s cluster – and the universities is a cornerstone for the development of the aeronautics sector in the Basque Country. Furthermore, the public policies to support the aeronautics industry and take part in international consortia have facilitated internationalisation and access to new markets. This holistic approach has allowed the Basque Country to be consolidated as a key player in the global aeronautics industry.
