Aerospace

Aerospace is both a driver and an application field for technological developments. In 2024, the sector employed approximately 120,000 people in Germany and generated turnover of EUR 52 billion. Civil aviation remains a dynamically growing high-tech sector. The success of German companies is also built on the technological leadership we have achieved over years and decades. Given the industry’s high export rate, ‘Made in Germany’ technology offers the chance to shape the future of environmentally-friendly aviation worldwide while maintaining growth opportunities and added value. A strong trend towards commercialisation can be observed within the space sector. At the same time, aerospace is of considerable importance for national security, autonomy (for example, in communications) and achieving climate targets. Future technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum communication, Industry 4.0 and new drive systems open up entirely new possibilities

Selected technology-driven projects

• We are developing an ambitious aviation strategy for the Federal Government that integrates civilian and military aviation issues with the goal of strengthening Germany as an aviation hub. This will be implemented during the current legislative period.

• We are maintaining technological leadership and strengthening high-tech industrial expertise in civil aviation to secure a strong starting position for German companies when it comes to future generations of aircraft.

• We are developing and strengthening hub structures, such as the Space Innovation Hub. Since 2025, it has served as a contact point for the New Space sector and will be strengthened to support the implementation of innovative research and development projects on civilian and military security needs – all the way through to market maturity.