Aeronautics, space, defense
/ A global stature
Top French region in defense aeronautics
Top European for civilian drone testing
Leader in launchers, military aircraft, business aircraft
Flagship products: Rafale, Falcon, Ariane 6
4 reasons to set up in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Centers of Excellence / Leadership
- High-end business aircraft
- Helicopter turbines
- Drones
- Military aircraft
- Launchers and power plants
- Mechanical equipment
- Aeronautics maintenance
Market Potential
- Presence of prime contractors
- Niche markets (drones, intelligent transport, VIP fittings)
- Export
Clusters
- Aerospace Valley: World competitiveness cluster
- Aerocampus: Aeronautics and space campus, unique in Europe, bringing together all the resources for training at all levels and for all learners.
- Way4Space: meeting place of the space ecosystem, intended for open innovation, and maturation of projects
- TARMAQ : association de foreshadowing of the future City of Aeronautical and Space Knowledge
Technological Resources
- Academic courses and high level degrees (ENSEIRB MATMECA, ENSIL-ENSCI, ESTIA, ISAE-ENSMA, ESTACA, Institut EVERING, ELISA Aerospace)
- Technology platforms (Alphanov, Canoe, Catie, Compositadour, ISAAC)
- Technology transfer centers (electronics, materials, modeling, simulation, mechanical engineering)
Companies doing business here
Specialized Partners for your project
Several organizations specialized in innovation, research and development are present in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This dynamic ecosystem provides a vector of opportunities for businesses in the implementation of their project and their business! Networks, partners, product innovation support, are among the many services and areas of expertise provided by these stakeholders to support the development of your business.
Laboratories
- INRIA: Applied mathematics, algorithms, networks, systems and services for aeronautics, defense and space
- LCTS: Thermo-structural composites
- University of Bordeaux: 11 laboratories and platforms in materials, information technology, lasers, optics, and environmental sciences
- XLIM: Electronics, microwave technology, optics, photonics, mathematics, computer, imagery, CAD applied to space
Technology Platforms
- CITRA: Surface treatment
- CANOE: Nano-structured materials
- Compositadour: Composites and robotics
- ATA: High-performance composites
- ISAAC: Remotely operated systems
- IRT Saint Exupéry: CMC materials
- CISTEME: Telecommunications, electronics and electromagnetism
- CESA Drones: Independent center for UAV flight testing, training and qualification of UAV pilots
Competitiveness Clusters
- Aerospace Valley: World competitiveness cluster
- Aerocampus: Aeronautics and space campus, unique in Europe, bringing together all the resources for training at all levels and for all learners.
- Way4Space: meeting place of the space ecosystem, intended for open innovation, and maturation of projects
- TARMAQ : association de foreshadowing of the future City of Aeronautical and Space Knowledge
Other Clusters / Business Networks
- Mécanic Vallée: Mechanical engineering, aeronautics, weapons systems, subcontracting
- Aquitaine Robotics: Applied robotics
- Topos/ Digital Aquitaine: Navigation and localization via satellite systems
- Bordeaux Aquitaine Aéronautique et Spatial: Unifying the entire aeronautics, space and defense sectors in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- GIFAS: Aeronautics and space programs and equipment
- Université de Bordeaux: ENSC, Arts et Métiers, ENSEIRB MATMECA (Bordeaux INP)
- INRIA Bordeaux Sud-Ouest: Digital sciences and technologies
- Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour: IPREM – Multidisciplinary institute for the environment and materials
- ISAE-ENSMA: Mechanical engineering and aeronautics techniques
- EIGSI: Mechanical systems, mechatronics
- ENSIL-ENSCI: Mechatronics, electronics
- ESTIA: Embedded systems, electronics
- AEROCAMPUS: Aeronautics, training, data space campus
They chose Nouvelle-Aquitaine to set up their activity
IMET ALLOYS
Groupe écossais > Eyrem (19) | 2023 | Recyclage du titane pour l'aéronautique | 50 emplois | Cette entreprise, dont le siège social est basé en Écosse, a choisi [...]
ATECHSYS
> Magnac - Lavalette - Villars (16) | 2021 | Solutions de drones | 7 emplois | Atechsys développe des solutions de drones sur mesure pour le marché civil, [...]
Aerospacelab
Groupe belge > Mérignac (33) | 2022 | Création centre R&D | Le groupe belge Aerospacelab (ASL) a décidé en février 2022 d’implanter en Nouvelle-Aquitaine à Mérignac sa filiale [...]
GLOCAL ROBOTICS
> Angoulême (16) | 2022 | Robotique | Glocal Robotics Europe, entreprise spécialisée dans la conception de robots de sécurité autonomes de nouvelle génération, installe ses bureaux au sein [...]
Selection of sites dedicated to Aeronautics, space, defense
Nos services aux Entreprises
| Environnement Business
Nous vous transmettons les informations dont vous avez besoin pour étudier la faisabilité de votre projet d’implantation en Nouvelle-Aquitaine (approvisionnement en matière-première, données marché, sous-traitants, partenaires R&D, etc.).
| Solutions foncières ou immobilières
Nous recherchons, sélectionnons et vous proposons les offres foncières ou immobilières adaptées à votre cahier des charges. Vous pouvez en toute confidentialité nous transmettre vos critères de recherche et nous nous occupons du reste !
| Financement et aides publiques
Il existe différents dispositifs pour réaliser les investissements nécessaires à votre implantations. Nous pouvons vous présenter nos experts en ingénierie financière pour qu’ils étudient les solutions publiques ou privées mobilisables.
| Mise en relation
Nous vous ouvrons notre réseau et vous mettons en relation avec les acteurs clés pour votre projet. Notre proximité avec les partenaires régionaux vous permettra d’accélérer la concrétisation de votre implantation !
| Démarches administratives
Conscient que certaines démarches peuvent être complexes, nous activons notre réseau pour faciliter votre installation. Nous mobilisons les différents acteurs selon vos besoin dans le respect de votre calendrier.
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An Accessible Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, on the Atlantic coast and bordering Spain, is strategically located on Europe’s North-South logistics itinerary. With extensive, modern transportation infrastructures, the region is easily accessible from European economic capitals, putting companies close to their markets:
Airports
- 11 airports, 7 serving international destinations
- Over 60 international routes with daily or weekly service
- Growing number of low-cost airlines
Road and Rail Network
- LGV SEA (Bordeaux – Paris in 2 hrs.)
- North-south and East-West expressway networks
Ports
- 4 ports of trade
- Links to 300 ports worldwide