AEROSPACE INDUSTRY in the Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region THE GERMAN CAPITAL REGION excellence in mobility
Berlin-Brandenburg: An Outstanding Location for Starting Your Business A Strong Region The capital region ranks amongst the three most important for aerospace technology in Germany. The transport, mobility and logistics cluster drives this development and strengthens Berlin-Brandenburg as a quality location. With 6 million residents, this political and economic decision-making centre is excellently linked to other growing markets via key European transport axes. The region offers companies excellent prospects for growth and their employees a high quality of life. In the aerospace sector, an innovative regional supplier network for engine building with specific expertise in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), testing/simulation, engineering and software development has formed around the prime contractors Rolls-Royce Germany and MTU. In testing, AneCom Aero Test, GEVA, FTI Engineering Network and Rolls-Royce MTOC are technology leaders, while MTU, Lufthansa Technik, Air Berlin Technik, Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services, Beechcraft Berlin aviation and KRAUSS Aviation Technologies lead the field of MRO. The region also offers outstanding apprenticeships and training from companies such as Lufthansa Flight Training, Trainico and TFC Käufer. Dublin 1,485 km Madrid 2,500 km Lisbon 2,900 km London 1,020 km Paris 1,090 km Amsterdam 550 km Brussels 770 km Bern 900 km Oslo 1,110 km Copenhagen 460 km Berlin Potsdam Prague 360 km Rome 1,500 km Stockholm 1,100 km Vienna 670 km Warsaw 620 km Helsinki 1,420 km Tallinn 1,270 km Riga 980 km Vilnius 1,000 km Budapest 880 km Bucarest 1,340 km Athens 2,650 km Moscow 1,750 km Minsk 1,070 km Kiev 1,660 km Istanbul 2,193 km Germany s capital region convinces by an excellent costbenefit ratio. Companies can take advantage of commercial and office space in all locations and at reasonable prices. At the same time, the capital region offers a pleasant living environment with attractive housing, wide-ranging sporting and leisure activities and a diverse programme of cultural events. Research and Development in Practice There is an exceptionally high scientific potential in the capital region. Fifty-two institutions of higher learning and about 200 public and private research institutions form one of the most tightly-knit research networks in Europe. Companies in the aerospace industry and innovative suppliers benefit equally from the expertise of technical universities in Berlin, Cottbus, Senftenberg, Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau, Beuth University of Applied Sciences, Embry-Riddle University and the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes. Qualified and Motivated Employees Engine manufacturing at Rolls-Royce Germany facility, Dahlewitz About 7,500 specialists, technicians and engineers currently work in aerospace companies in the capital region. In total, approximately 17,000 residents of Berlin and Brandenburg are employed in the aviation industry. There are qualified and motivated employees on hand in Germany s capital region in the whole spectrum of positions relevant to the aerospace industry.
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The Network for Your Success Selected Aerospace Companies and Research Institutions in the Capital Region Engines... 1 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG Development, testing and production of engines for large and.medium-sized aircraft and large business aircraft, Blankenfelde- Mahlow, Dahlewitz www.rolls-royce.com/deutschland/en 2 MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH Development, testing and final assembly of engines, maintenance centre for commercial engines and stationary gas turbines, Ludwigsfelde www.mtu.de/en Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)... 3 Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services GmbH Maintenance of Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global Express business aircraft, Berlin-Schönefeld www.lbas.de 4 Lufthansa Technik AG Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Berlin-Schönefeld www.lufthansa-technik.com 5 Krauss Aviation Technologies GmbH MRO of engine and chassis components, Ludwigsfelde www.krauss-aviation.com Training... 6 Lufthansa Flight Training Berlin GmbH Full flight simulators for pilot training and research, Berlin-Schönefeld www.lufthansa-flight-training.com 7 TFC Käufer GmbH Simulation training for pilots and crews, Berlin-Schönefeld www.tfc-kaeufer.de 8 Trainico GmbH Aviation-focussed training and qualification, Wildau www.trainico.de Aircraft Production... 9 AQUILA Aviation GmbH Development and manufacture of the Aquila A 201 and A 211 light aircraft, engineering services, development, FRC and lightweight construction, aircraft maintenance and servicing, Schönhagen www.aquila-aero.com 10 STEMME AG Manufacture and development of light and surveillance aircraft, development services for third parties, Strausberg www.stemme.info Testing / Simulation... 11 Rolls-Royce Mechanical Test Operations Centre (MTOC) Testing of components of current and future Rolls-Royce.engines during the development, production and commissioning phases, Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Dahlewitz 12 AneCom Aero Test GmbH Services in the domain of gas turbine development, aerodynamic experiments, Wildau www.anecom.de 13 GEVA Development and Test Center Adlershof mbh Optimisation of components and assemblies, testing of operational stability, experiment-based assessments of complex motor loads, Berlin-Adlershof www.geva-adlershof.de 14 FTI Engineering Network GmbH Development and testing of aviation systems, development of software and test facilities, Wildau www.ftigroup.net/en 15 FTT Deutschland GmbH Specialists for engineering, developing and testing gas turbines and engine components, Wildau www.fttgmbh.de 16 Astronautical and Precision Engineering Adlershof GmbH Development, production and testing of precision-engineering components, sub-assemblies and devices in aerospace, basic research and optics, Berlin-Adlershof www.astrofein.com Suppliers... 17 Holmberg GmbH & Co. KG (HOLMCO) Production of headsets, handsets, microphones and audio systems for aviation and industrial applications, Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg www.holmco.de 18 PACE Aerospace Engineering & Information Technology GmbH Knowledge-based software solutions for the automation and optimisation of complex industrial development and construction processes, Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg www.pace.de/en 19 Franke AQUAROTTER AG Water management systems and sanitary facility equipment, e.g. special fittings for transportation systems such as aircraft, trains and ships, Ludwigsfelde www.franke.com Science... 20 Technische Universität Berlin (TU) Institute for aerospace and astronautical engineering, centre for flight simulation, Berlin Charlottenburg www.tu-berlin.de 21 Wildau Technical University of Applied Sciences (FH) Chair in aerospace engineering and logistics, Wildau www.th-wildau.de 22 BTU Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg Chair in aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre, Multidisciplinary Process Integration, Cottbus www.b-tu.de 23 German Aerospace Center (DLR) Three institutes, space sensor technology, planetary exploration, drive engineering, transportation and energy research, Berlin Adlershof www.dlr.de/en Incubator... 24 Schönefelder Kreuz Aerospace Technology Centre Technology and start-up centre for young businesses in the branch of industry, Wildau www.zlur.en
The Aerospace Industry in the Capital Region The ILA Berlin Air Show The ILA Berlin Air Show is one of the most important international trade fairs for the aerospace industry. It is a popular industry forum with accompanying symposiums and a fascinating flight programme. The ILA is held at the new and ultra-modern exhibition venue on the western edge of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The Berlin ExpoCenter Airport provides 250,000 m 2 of exhibition space, of which approx. 50,000 m 2 are roofed. www.ila-berlin.de The international aerospace exhibition in Berlin ILA Berlin Air Show BBAA The Aerospace Network BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport The Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Alliance (BBAA) is the regional trade association of the aerospace industry. The network pools the expertise of the capital region s key aerospace players, from industry via research and development to economic development organisations. The BBAA helps to raise the profile of Berlin-Brandenburg as a key location for the aerospace industry and supports related marketing strategies. Key objectives of the BBAA include supporting small and medium-sized aerospace companies on innovative projects and organising more effective chains of suppliers and services. www.bbaa.de BER Berlin Brandenburg Airport Concentrating the airport system previously spread across the city in one location, Berlin Brandenburg Airport will provide sustainable impulse for further economic development in the region. The capital region will be home to a modern and efficient air traffic infrastructure and offer the best conditions for further development in this growth industry. Additional intercontinental connections and the implementation of a hub function are expected. The excellent connection to international markets combined with the benefits of being located in the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region offers investors exactly what they need for business success. The Airport Region Berlin Brandenburg co-ordination office is the professional contact for all enquiries. www.airport-region.de 10 Advantages for Your Investment Highest research density in Germany At the intersection of the most important European transport axes Proximity to the growth markets in Central and Eastern Europe Fast and non-bureaucratic approval procedures Local access to leading businesses in the industry and innovative suppliers Optimal networking among the regional aerospace industry via the Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Alliance (BBAA) Highly qualified and motivate specialists and managers available; flexible working hours Excellent transport and telecommunications infrastructure Germany s political decision-making centre Venue of the ILA, the highest-grossing and world s third largest industry trade show
Berlin-Brandenburg Capital Region: Location Advantages, Facts and Services Where Your Investment Makes Sense Berlin-Brandenburg offers excellent customised funding programmes for businesses which are new to the region or excel in innovation. Investment incentives come in the form of direct subsidies. Funding programmes pool resources from the EU, the German federal government and the states of Berlin and Brandenburg. High Quality of Life Potsdamer Platz, Berlin The region offers the unique combination of Berlin s international metropolitan flair and Brandenburg s fascinating countryside and historical places of interest. A nightlife like no other, renowned large-scale events, more than 300 museums, 200 theatre stages and around 500 palaces and parks all these add up to an irresistible location. The region also offers unlimited sporting and leisure activities such as golf, horse riding, water sports and flying. Living costs, infrastructure and leisure activities are considerably cheaper than in other comparable metropolitan regions. Tailored Services for Companies Sanssouci Palace and Park, Potsdam High-tech: Power glider from Stemme AG, Strausberg The two economic development corporations, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology and the ZAB Brandenburg Economic Development Board, provide extensive support on all aspects of investment and innovation competently, quickly, nonbureaucratically and free of charge. Location: Facts and figures on the Berlin-Brandenburg business region Professionals: Support in recruiting and training new employees Real Estate: Assistance in searching for properties to lease or buy Financing: Advice on funding options and financing Contacts: Public authorities, banks, chambers of commerce, associations, business networks www.capital-region.de www.brandenburg-business-guide.de/en www.businesslocationcenter.de/en Your Contact in Brandenburg: Your Contact in Berlin: The Industry Network in the Region: Legal Notice ZAB ZukunftsAgentur Brandenburg GmbH Transport, Mobility and Logistics Team Steinstrasse 104 106 14480 Potsdam Germany Tel.: + 49 (0) 331 660 31 90 Fax: + 49 (0) 331 660 31 23 info@zab-brandenburg.de www.zab-brandenburg.de Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH Transport Mobility Logistics Ludwig Erhard Haus Fasanenstrasse 85 10623 Berlin Germany Tel.: + 49 (0) 30 46302-500 info@berlin-partner.de www.berlin-partner.de Berlin-Brandenburg Aerospace Allianz e. V. (BBAA e. V.) Freiheitsstrasse 120, Entrance C 15745 Wildau Germany Tel.: + 49 (0) 3375 92 18 421 office@bbaa.de www.bbaa.de Publisher: ZAB Zukunfts- Agentur Brandenburg GmbH in cooperation with Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH. Commissioned by the Ministry of Economics and European Affairs, State of Brandenburg and the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Technology and Research Design: Schweiger Design Last Updated: 05/2014 Cover Image: Engine-building at Rolls-Royce ( Deutsche Lufthansa Image Archive, Jens Görlich) Photographs: Potsdamer Platz ( State of Berlin, Thie); Sanssouci ( Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH, FTB-Werbefotografie); Power glider ( Andreas Deffner Photography, Stemme AG); ILA ( Messe Berlin/ILA); Terminal of Berlin Brandenburg Airport ( H. Hirsch); Engine production at Rolls-Royce ( ZAB Archiv)