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The AeIGT was launched to ensure the UK aerospace industry maintained its global strength and developed world class technologies. The AeIGT is a partnership between UK Government, industry and academia, with the vision that by 2022:
"The UK will offer a global aerospace industry, the world's most innovative and productive location, leading to sustainable growth for all its stakeholders."
NATS was produced by the AeIGT to focus the applied research and demonstration effort needed for success, and published in their Implementation Report in 2004. This strategy identified areas where the UK aerospace industry could remain globally competitive if action were taken to sustain and develop its technology capability.
Leadership Council
In 2005 the AeIGT Leadership Council was established to oversee a new phase of implementation. The Council is jointly chaired by Margaret Hodge MP, Minister for Industry and the Regions, and Mike Turner, Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems. Work on productivity, skills and training and sustainability are now being taken forward by SBAC.
Further details of this work can be found here: