Aerospace

Brabant is a hub for the aerospace industry in Europe. It is the only location in Europe where the Pentagon has authorized maintenance and logistics of F-35 engines. The Dutch Air Force also maintains all of its flying systems in Brabant, specifically Woensdrecht. Brabant is home to AMTS, which is the only training entity in the Netherlands that certifies aircraft mechanics. Additionally, Eindhoven is the location where NATO’s tanker and transport planes are coordinated and stationed. Numerous companies, such as Aeronamic, KMWE, Chromalloy, Teledyne, Dassault, Onelogistics, SPecto, Fokker Services, AAR, and Etteplan, are based in Brabant, and they supply the aerospace and defense industry.

Brabant is also a leader in the development of electric flying technology. Many organizations, including Breda Airport, NRG2Fly, Saluqi, Eindhoven Airport, Aeronamic, Fokker Services, and Dassault, are involved in developing sustainable aviation technology. The aerospace industry is facing a significant technical challenge in the development and certification of aircraft that are 30% more fuel-efficient and can be brought to the market by 2035. This challenge will require significant improvements in aerodynamics, lightweight structures, and fuel-efficient engines. Existing aircraft will also need to be modified to use sustainable aviation fuels such as bio-kerosene and synthetic kerosene.

Brabant’s expertise in the aerospace industry puts it in an excellent position to lead the way in developing sustainable aviation technology.