North West England's aerospace sector has long been recognised as one of Europe's leading industrial clusters and a model for development both within aerospace and in other areas of industry. The region's aerospace sector drives the UK's aerospace economy, employing more skilled people and generating more overseas income than any other region.

The NWAA is the flagship organisation representing some 750 member companies and stakeholders involved in the UK's premier aerospace cluster and the model for industry-led organisations throughout Europe.