Building Capabilities

Local industry

Australian Aerospace plays a crucial role in advancing the Australia-Pacific region’s defence and commercial aviation capabilities. We set the benchmark for military and civil helicopters and military mission fixed-wing aircraft. Our success and reputation comes from the expertise of our personnel combined with the knowledge and financial strength of Eurocopter.

The company is committed to developing local industry capabilities. Regional organisations are contracted to manufacture and support crucial parts of Australian Aerospace programs including composite structure components, engines, avionics, electronic defence equipment and mechanical parts.

Australian Aerospace’s ARH Tiger and NH90 MRH projects have been associated with extensive Australian industry programs resulting in $A1.7 billion of activity injected into the local aerospace industry, including $A100 million of direct investment.

Knowledge transfer

Through the company’s helicopter and fixed-wing programs, Australian Aerospace is transferring knowledge between Australia and Europe, building local expertise and showcasing Australian and New Zealand knowledge and capabilities.