Prestwick is at the centre of cutting-edge developments in advanced manufacturing technologies for aerospace, space and beyond.

As part of the Ayrshire Growth Deal, a new Aerospace and Space Technology Applications Centre (ASTAC) is being developed at Prestwick Aerospace.

Through an £11 million investment, ASTAC will offer a dynamic innovation, training and testing facility across the whole aerospace supply chain.

ASTAC aims to help companies to apply new technologies and process innovations to make them more competitive; develop innovations in training via a new Skills & Training Academy and also inspire the next generation of aerospace and space pioneers.