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Aerospace

Ricardo partners with our aerospace clients to develop propulsion systems and supply mechanical components to support the future of safe, sustainable aviation.

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AS9100D-certified solutions for next generation aircraft

The aerospace industry faces growing pressure to meet rising demand amid supply chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating decarbonisation targets. Organisations must improve efficiency, reduce cost and adopt new propulsion technologies while maintaining performance and compliance.

Ricardo supports this transition by helping clients to develop and optimise propulsion systems which enhance resilience and accelerate innovation. From electrified propulsion system design to precision manufacture of mechanical components, we enable the development and integration of future-ready aerospace solutions for aligned to the demands of this highly regulated industry.

What we've worked on

Project Fresson

Sustainable Aerospace Propulsion

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Pratt And Whitney

Advanced hybrid-electric propulsion for aerospace

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Aerospace 600X315

Ricardo’s AS9100D Aerospace Manufacturing Capability Explained

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Our Accreditations

ISO 9001:2018

AS9100D

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 50001:2018

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

JOSCAR

TISAX Level 3

Aerospace

Aerospace Propulsion Systems

As the regulatory landscape of the aerospace sector continue to evolve, Ricardo's experts draw on our multi-disciplinary expertise to  support our clients in developing the next generation of aerospace propulsion and driveline systems.

With capability across all engineering disciplines, from systems engineering to hardware and software development, our team enable the exploration and development of new propulsion system technologies, including electrification, hydrogen ICE, fuel cell, and lower carbon fuel.

We are able to provide AS9100D-certifed engineering, programme management and consulting services, including the design and development of engines, driveline and transmission systems, electrical architectures, software and advanced components.

Spiral Bevel Gears

Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Ricardo leverages our legacy in world-class precision manufacturing to supply AS9100D-certified mechanical components for aerospace programmes.

Supporting Tier 1 airframers and specialist aerospace manufacturers, we specialise in the supply of complex components for secondary structural applications - all manufactured strictly to the specifications of our clients.

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