Aerospace and defence

We provide a wealth of policy expertise and technical knowledge for the aerospace and defence industries. 

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Full value chain specialists for aerospace and defence

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Key segments within the Aerospace and defence market.

Projects

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EU Aviation: Non-CO2 Expert Network

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UK SAF Clearing House

UK Sustainable Aviation Fuels Clearing House

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Green Deal

A roadmap for European aviation to achieve net zero by 2050

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At the forefront of technology-driven strategies for defence and aerospace

Our technical experts have a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising clients in the aerospace and defence industry, working on the most complex projects, overcoming challenges, and delivering successful outcomes. 

Ricardo supports global aerospace and transport clients with the delivery and implementation of their decarbonisation strategies. We work with businesses to mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities, delivering on projects that will help shape the industry in the future.  

We deliver a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. We design, manufacture, assemble and test future technologies. We facilitate the creation and seamless integration of individual components and systems into development programmes for military and aviation applications.  

With expertise in over 30 locations worldwide, Ricardo works with aerospace clients and suppliers to deliver efficient solutions across the entire lifecycle of the project.   

Ricardo delivers wide-ranging engineering programmes across light and heavy land and sea operating spaces and is the partner of choice for many original equipment manufacturers.

The quality of our solutions results from a unique combination of operational, technical and strategic expertise, coupled with access to world-leading engineering facilities.

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News

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Ricardo to support development of expert network tasked with addressing non-CO2 aviation emissions

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Aircraft

Understanding the changes impacting the aerospace and aviation sectors on the road to decarbonisation.

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Project Fresson Hydrogen Plane

The role of hydrogen in the green aviation revolution

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Aerospace and defence Knowledge hub

Clearing the path for Sustainable Aviation Fuels

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Aviation's search for new talent

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Flying high with future sustainable technology in aerospace

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A guide to green claims for products and services

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