The North West
A Region of Rich Aerospace Heritage
Unsurpassed record in aerospace production.
More than 100 major aircraft types have their roots in the North West area.
A.V.Roe pioneered aircraft production in the region in the early 1900s.
Over 90 years of excellence in aerospace production.
The North West played a leading role in the development of the modern jet engine during the 1940s.
The region was the meeting place of Henry Rolls and Charles Royce, who later formed Rolls-Royce.
The area was home to the world's first purpose-built aircraft production facility.
World class products designed and developed in the North West, including Nimrod, Tornado, Airbus wings and the RB-211 jet engine.
