AERA - Aragonian Aerospace Cluster

Cluster description

Role
Description of your aviation region

AERA is the cluster that brings together and promotes the aeronautical, aerospace and defence industry in Aragon (Spain), fostering collaboration, innovation and technological development in these sectors.

Vision/ Missons

AERA's mission is to strengthen the business fabric and improve the competitiveness of the Aragonese aeronautical, aerospace and defence sector by promoting cooperation between companies, technology centres, universities and institutions.

Year of creation

2007

Region

Spain, Aragón

Facts & Figures of regional aerospace
Number of companies

68

Number of research institutes

7

Numbers of public authorities

5

Other cluster members

58

Number of employees of all aerospace actors

8,181

Cluster Management
Organizational form

Innovative Business Group (AEI)

Financing

Financed through member contributions, public and European innovation grants, service fees, and institutional collaborations

Main Actors
Main industry actors

Aerospace and aeronautical companies – Manufacturers, suppliers.

Main research institutes
  • AITIIP
  • ITA

Cluster Competence and Strategy

Product worlds
  • Aerostructures
  • Propulsion systems
  • Avionics
  • MRO services
  • Space technologies
  • Defense systems
Cluster management services for members

Networking, project support, training, market intelligence, internationalization, promotion, and regulatory guidance.

Best practice of International collaborations of cluster management

Engaging in global networks, joint R&D projects, trade missions, talent exchange.

Contact Information Cluster Management

Director / President
International relations
  • AERA - Aeronautics, Aerospace and Defense Cluster of Aragon

  • María de Luna Street
    50018 Zaragoza
    ESP - Spain

  • info@aeracluster.com

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Get in touch with us

E-mail: info@eacp-aero.eu

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