North West Aerospace Alliance and Airbus: A Game-Changing Partnership

In this episode, Emma and Daniel dive into the recent collaboration between the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and Airbus. They discuss the strategy meeting, facility tour, and site visit at Airbus's Broughton facility, where key leaders such as Helen Swift, Beth Owen, and Paul Kilmister were involved. The conversation explores Airbus's ambitious goals, including achieving a production rate of 75 aircraft per year and addressing supply chain challenges. Sustainability and future technologies, such as the Wing of Tomorrow programme, are also highlighted. The episode wraps up with insights into how this partnership could boost opportunities for local businesses in the North West and support Airbus's long-term objectives.