R&D in the Aerospace Industry

In the recent Autumn Budget the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves named aerospace as one of the sectors with the biggest growth potential while confirming the government’s commitment to £975m of funding for the ATI Programme from 2026 to 2030 to support research and development into the latest technology.
This reaffirms the vital role the sector plays in delivering growth for the UK, attracting inward investment and unlocking the potential of sustainable technologies, maintain-ing world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities.
This long-term certainty in support for R&D is crucial in transforming aerospace through technology and innovation to meet today’s demand while delivering ambitious technology programmes to bring next generation aircraft technologies to reality.

R&D in the aerospace industry is vital for pushing the boundaries of technology, improving operational performance, ensuring safety, reducing costs, and maintaining global competitiveness. It not only supports the continuous development of more efficient, sustainable, and safer technologies but also helps the industry adapt to changing regulatory and market demands.

How MSM supports aerospace research and development

Michael Pedley, CEO at MSM aerospace fabricators comments “R&D is fundamental to the aerospace industry’s growth and sustainability, ensuring advancements that lead to safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly air travel.
MSM is committed to pioneering innovative technologies to meet the complex and exceptional needs of the aerospace sector. We have a talented and dynamic team; innovative and creative in developing outstanding solutions for our leading aerospace customers.
Through extensive R&D we have developed expertise in high pressure bulge forming – proven to be a cost-effective alternative to the less reliable methods of stretch forming and spinning. Typically used for manufacturing cylindrical and double curvature components for nacelle, exhaust and ECS applications.”
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