10 Countries With The Largest Aerospace Industries In The World

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4. United Kingdom

Value of Exports: $21 Billion

On the fourth spot in the list of 10 countries with the largest aerospace industries in the world is the United Kingdom. The UK aerospace industry plays an important role in the country’s economy, as it has a turnover of over $31 billion and employs 230,000 people in 3,000 companies, including large multinationals, such as Bombardier, which has a manufacturing facility in Belfast that employs over 4,000 people. Among the largest domestic companies is BAE Systems, which makes military aircraft and is one of the largest defense contractors in the world.

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