Training and Workforce
Europe’s Aero Excellence Supply-chain Initiative Expands
Program is intended to encourage companies to boost their supply-chain maturity
Aero Excellence panel
The recent Hamburg Aviation Forum included a panel session on the Aero Excellence supply chain initiative. © AIN/Charlotte Bailey

Spain is to become the fourth country to join the European Aero Excellence International initiative—a multi-national program intended to help suppliers self-assess their own maturity levels and work towards building greater operational resilience. Aero Excellence officials announced the move at the recent Hamburg Aviation Forum.

The scheme builds on a program first launched by the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) in 2023 and was co-developed with other national aerospace and defense associations. These include Germany’s BDLI and the UK’s ADS group. A representative from each trade association sits on Aero Excellence’s board, along with three national industry representatives.