PECM Issue 16 2015 | Page 4

Global and local As an integral part of the world’s third-largest civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast looks to its involvement with the Royal Academy of Engineering’s research schemes to make an impact on its operations and on the local community in its long-established base in Northern Ireland. Bombardier’s experience of the Academy’s research schemes goes back more than a decade and the company is already developing ideas for further involvement. university research are strategically important to it on several levels, enabling it to achieve international competitiveness and to demonstrate commitment to the local community. Gavin Campbell, Bombardier’s Director of Design Engineering and Technology Development, said, “The company is selective in picking partners for this kind of initiative. It’s the standing of the Academy that has attracted us. There’s a reputation for excellence, and the calibre of output that’s expected from the appointees is very high. It also provides us with an independent and valuable validation, not just of the candidate but also of the field of study that we’ve chosen.” Bombardier has just embarked on its second partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering F