The German Aerospace Industry: A survey of the latest developments and projects of the West German aviation scene

Abstract

THE German aerospace industry faces the new decade with optimism. Even the budget restrictions announced recently which affect most parts of the industry cannot lessen that impression. Some of the money not granted has only been frozen to avoid further overheating of the economy. In comparison with the aerospace industries of Great Britain — employing 240,000 people — and France — employing 100,000 people — the German aerospace industry with its 52,000 employees seems to be of less importance. This figure, however, is remarkable with regard to the fact that in 1956 this industry had to start from nothing. The airframe industry employs about 32,500, the space industry some 2,600, the engine industry about 6,200, the material and accessory industry 3,000 employees, and in the equipment industry another 7,200 people are working directly for the aerospace industry.

Citation

Peters, K. (1970), "The German Aerospace Industry: A survey of the latest developments and projects of the West German aviation scene", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 42 No. 4, pp. 20-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034621