The Aeronautics, Space and Embedded systems is yet another competitive cluster of the Midi Pyrénées and Aquitaine regions nicknamed the “Aerospace Valley”, of which the Dordogne is closely linked due to its 20 companies in very high-tech sectors.
The combined strength makes them the leading European aeronautics and space center, as well as one of the leaders in embedded systems. Through the combined energy of all players – corporations, small businesses, public & private research centers, universities, engineering schools and local authorities – a tremendous cooperative force has emerged, creating innovation and resources, and ensuring a strong international reach.
What is the “Aerospace Valley”?
94,000 industrial jobs, including 50,000 in sub-contracting
Over 1,200 establishments
8,500jobs in research
Leading French graduate and post-graduate educational centre
Its objectives in 2006: • Consolidate the leadership position in civil aeronautics • Reinforce the center of excellence on embedded systems • Become a world wide reference for research and education • Reinforce the strengths and synergies of the major corporations and SME’s in the context of international competition
With the objective of creating 40,000 to 45,000 jobs within the next 20 years.
Address: IBT Partners - 17 rue du Colisée - 75008 Paris - France
The Aeronautics, Space and Embedded systems is yet another competitive cluster of the Midi Pyrénées and Aquitaine regions nicknamed the “Aerospace Valley”, of which the Dordogne is closely linked due to its 20 companies in very high-tech sectors.
Its objectives in 2006: