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1910

During a chance meeting with Wilbur Wright in France during 1909, George White recognised the business potential of aviation in the UK.

1910

1910

The first commercial aircraft manufacturers the United Kingdom and the forefathers of an industry.

1910

1999

Building on over 450 years of technical excellence and achievements, BAE Systems continues to be a world leader in defence and security systems around the globe.

1999

1933

Hunting was originated as a shipping business which diversified into aircraft maintenance and air transport in the 1930's.

1933

1942

Starting life repairing and servicing Second World War era aircraft types, investing in research and development activities working on potential jet engine designs, a jet-powered fighter and a commercial jet airliner programme.

1942

1933

A company that built its reputation through a series of record breaking flights by some of the best known aviators of the day.

1933

1960

British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) was created in 1960 after government pressure to rationalise an industry and saw an amalgamation of some of the most talented and technically skilled engineers in the UK.

1960

1954

Used for 'ab initio' jet training for the RAF and saw success on the export market.

1954

1977

Upon formation in 1977, British Aerospace became the largest defence contractor in Europe and established itself as one of the world's leading aerospace companies.

1977

1911

Airco produced thousands of aircraft designs for the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

1911

1900

Building on our reputation and innovation for more than four Centuries

1900

1935

One of the most famous names in the aircraft industry - Hawker Siddeley was comprised of the Hawker Aircraft Company and Armstrong Siddeley Development Corporation as well as AV Roe and Sir WG Armstrong-Whitworth Aircraft Company. Eventually, the group developed further with the consolidation of the industry forcing De Havilland and Blackburn into the Hawker Siddeley Group.

1935

1917

Gloucestershire Aircraft Company changed their name to Gloster Aircraft and produced many important types such as the Meteor and the Javelin.

1917

1913

From the specialised selling of steam yachts to design and manufacture of flying boats.

1913

1969

A multi-national company established by three partner nations (Britain, Germany and Italy) for the production of the Tornado Multi-Role Combat Aircraft.

1969