# UK government invests £90 million in aerospace manufacturing projects

The UK government announced nearly £90 million in funding for five aerospace manufacturing projects through the Aerospace Technology Institute programme, aiming to secure 1,400 jobs.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2021-03-12
- Where: Bristol, UK, United Kingdom
- Value: $125.0M (90.0M GBP)
- Jobs: 1,400
- Status: announced
- Products: lightweight materials, 3D printing machines
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [GKN Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/3849.md)
- [McLaren Automotive](https://endata.com/companies/16801.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/90-million-boost-to-fire-up-aerospace-manufacturing), 2021-03-12: "This multi-million-pound cash injection will safeguard vital jobs and support the aerospace sector as it builds back stronger after the pandemic."

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