The iAero Centre
Aerospace research, design, and
innovation facility in Yeovil
iAero's Mission
To nurture an environment where SMEs and global companies can rapidly develop new products and high-value design and engineering solutions, accelerating innovation and fostering sustainable development within the UK aerospace supply chain.
We believe the next major breakthrough in UK innovation could happen right here in Somerset. For the past few years, the iAero Centre in Yeovil has served as a vital hub for the region's aerospace and high-value engineering supply chains. Our mission at iAero is to nurture an ecosystem where industry giants, equipment providers, and academic institutions connect to rapidly develop new products and solutions.
Miriam Ager, Business Manager at iAero
The iAero Centre offers an agile environment for collaboration. By working together on disruptive technologies we can transform traditional advanced manufacturing and engineering here in Somerset. iAero is leading the development of sustainable, next-generation aerospace and defence technologies. This includes supporting the creation, testing, and commercialisation of autonomous systems, advanced air mobility, and alternative fuels.
Dr James Gilgrist, Head of Economic Prosperity at Somerset Council



