World-class engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace industry

Ricardo is a trusted engineering and manufacturing services provider to the aerospace industry. We leverage our expertise in supporting the decarbonisation of global transport and energy sectors to deliver future-forward solutions for our aerospace customers.

Aerospace for Commercial Applications

From electrification solutions to hydrogen fuel cell and defossilised fuels technology, Ricardo develops clean, efficient and integrated propulsion systems for future aircraft.

Our work in the commercial space includes Project Fresson which is developing world’s first truly green passenger carrying airline using hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Our highly experienced manufacturing and technical teams can further provide a seamless low to medium volume manufacturing solution for a range of aircraft technologies, all delivered from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Aerospace for Defence Applications

For over 25 years, Ricardo has been the trusted engineering services provider for military users across land, air and sea environments. We design, develop and deliver innovative projects to the UK Ministry of Defence from its technical centres in the UK.

Our decades of experience in the defence sector combines with our deep knowledge of clean, efficient propulsion technology and world-class manufacturing capability positions us to be able to deliver the future aircraft technologies specifically for defence.