Wales has a rich heritage in heavy industry, engineering and manufacturing, providing a vital foundation to help steer its economy in interesting and innovative new directions.

The aerospace industry in Wales represents around 23,000 jobs, 160 firms and an export value of £3.4bn.* Its success and expertise has brought some of the world’s leading companies to Wales, including BAE Systems, British Airways, GE Aviation and General Dynamics. There is also an Enterprise Zone at Cardiff Airport and Bro Tathan which has been a major centre for aerospace and defence since 1938.

Wales will be represented at this event (at Stand 858) by the following companies:

MRO Europe 2023 – Exhibitors

Aermach

Caerdav

eCube

Aero Engine Services

Espanaro

Metrology Engineering Services

Argo Mobile Repair Team

STG Aerospace

MRO Europe 2023 – Visitors

Triumph Aviation

In addition, we will be joined by Bro Tathan, Cardiff Airport and the Aerospace Wales Forum who will have a double-sided pod.

Event website: MRO Europe 2023

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