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Prestwick-based aerospace company, Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd, will welcome Scottish Enterprise chief executive, Lena Wilson today (4 March) to hear first hand the company’s ambitious plans to increase its capabilities in the use of composite materials, following a £3 million research and development (R&D) investment.

Edinburgh based SELEX Galileo will welcome Scottish Enterprise chief executive, Lena Wilson today (15 February) to hear first hand the company’s ambitious plans of diversifying into new markets following approval of a research and development grant worth nearly £3 million in December last year. 

Scottish Enterprise launches new Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industry Strategy

First Minister opens two new Ayrshire aerospace facilities: Spirit Aerosystems' composite development R&D centre and Slingsby Advanced Composites' new facility

Scottish Enterprise has launched a three-year campaign to boost the number of new recruits entering the shipbuilding and engineering industry in Scotland.

Slingsby Advanced Composites today announces plans for expansion to its design, manufacturing and marketing operations for structural composite and metal structures for the defence, aerospace, marine and rail industries by opening a new facility in Prestwick, Scotland. Driven by the increased demand for commercial and consumer air travel boosting aircraft production world wide, Slingsby intends to seize this opportunity to further develop its already expanding aerospace portfolio