Regulations and Government
UK Aerospace Could be a 'Sitting Duck' For Better-funded Rivals
Former Airbus COO Tom Williams issued a blunt warning about the dangers facing the UK aerospace industry dealing with both Covid and Brexit.
Bombardier UK makes Airbus A220 wing assemblies at its plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo: Bombardier)
Bombardier UK makes Airbus A220 wing assemblies at its plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo: Bombardier)

The UK aerospace industry risks losing significant market share as rivals with more support from their governments aggressively pursue recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic through growth. The blunt warning came on Tuesday from former Airbus chief operating officer Tom Williams, speaking at an Aerospace Growth Partnership webinar on Tuesday as part of the FIA Connect event.


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