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UK-Aerospace Research Consortium
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The UK Aerospace Research Consortium (UK-ARC) serves as a central hub connecting the global aerospace community with the research capabilities of the UK’s leading universities. Established to facilitate engagement with top academic institutions, UK-ARC plays a pivotal role in advancing aerospace research and development by aligning university expertise with industry needs and supporting collaborative projects across the sector.
UK-ARC’s primary offerings include facilitating access to world-class research facilities, technical expertise, and development resources within its member universities. The consortium supports a broad spectrum of aerospace technology research, from early-stage innovation to advanced technology readiness, and fosters the education of future aerospace engineers. By bridging academia and industry, UK-ARC enhances the UK’s position in the aerospace supply chain and contributes to the sector’s economic impact.
In 2025, UK-ARC has supported several notable initiatives, including the 3rd Annual Workshop on Power Electronics for Aerospace Applications at the University of Strathclyde and the launch of the BEST (BioEffective Surfaces for Transport) network. Other recent developments involve member-led projects such as the unveiling of a second-stage vehicle demonstrator by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and the announcement of a new hydrogen propulsion lab at the University of Nottingham, reflecting the consortium’s ongoing commitment to innovation and collaboration in aerospace research.
UK-ARC’s primary offerings include facilitating access to world-class research facilities, technical expertise, and development resources within its member universities. The consortium supports a broad spectrum of aerospace technology research, from early-stage innovation to advanced technology readiness, and fosters the education of future aerospace engineers. By bridging academia and industry, UK-ARC enhances the UK’s position in the aerospace supply chain and contributes to the sector’s economic impact.
In 2025, UK-ARC has supported several notable initiatives, including the 3rd Annual Workshop on Power Electronics for Aerospace Applications at the University of Strathclyde and the launch of the BEST (BioEffective Surfaces for Transport) network. Other recent developments involve member-led projects such as the unveiling of a second-stage vehicle demonstrator by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and the announcement of a new hydrogen propulsion lab at the University of Nottingham, reflecting the consortium’s ongoing commitment to innovation and collaboration in aerospace research.
Address
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
AIRC, Building 320, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL
AIRC, Building 320, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL
Telephone
+44 1234 75 4056
Website
https://www.ukarc.ac.uk
Membership Status Type
FAC Member
Keyword Tags
Research, Universities, Aerospace, Hydrogen, Electrification, Materials & Manufacturing, SAF, More Energy Efficient Aircraft, Air Transport
Membership Number
941
Member Since
2024-05-15
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Approvals and Certifications
Industry approvals for the UK Aerospace Research Consortium (UK-ARC) are not explicitly listed on their website. Therefore, the entry is: N/A.
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Cyber Essentials
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Main Category
Consortium
Skills
Research & Development
Key Capabilities
Research and Development
More Capabilities
Engineering, Collaborative research projects, international research exchanges, industry engagement, technology readiness level advancement, facilities access, hydrogen technologies, power electronics, space vehicle demonstration, drone networks, bioeffective surfaces, transportation electrification, strategic research forums, research network development
Main Contact
Donna Lynch
Network Manager
d.lynch@ukarc.ac.uk
Sectors
Aerospace
Renewables and Sustainability
Approvals
Industry approvals for the UK Aerospace Research Consortium (UK-ARC) are not explicitly listed on their website. Therefore, the entry is: N/A.
