The Present

The aerospace sector in the Berlin-Brandenburg region is supported by three core companies: Deutsche Lufthansa AG with branches of Lufthansa Technik and Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services in Schönefeld, MTU Aero Engines with MTU Maintenance in Ludwigsfelde, and Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG located in Dahlewitz. The business portfolios of the three core companies are spread over a wide spectrum from aircraft and engine maintenance to international cooperation in the development of complete propulsion systems. As a result of spin-offs or relocations, a dense and diverse network of suppliers has developed around the core companies in the past few years.

Over 150 companies
In total there are over 150 companies in Berlin-Brandenburg dealing with aerospace technology. In addition there are fifteen university facilities and research institutes, twenty-three regional and international airports, and over thirty airlines and support facilities.

16,000 employees
All told there are approximately 16,000 employees in the sector. The three core companies, various airlines, a number of suppliers, and educational, research, and other public facilities are joined together in the Berlin Brandenburg Aerospace Alliance (BBAA). Together they continue to position themselves with increasing success as the third German aviation centre.

Photos
Photo 1: Lufthansa Technik
Photo 2: MTU Aero Engines
Photo 3: Rolls-Royce Asterix Engine