ENGINEERING HERITAGE SINCE 1908

Engineering
Innovation
Capability

Engineering.
Innovation.
Capability.

Delivering next-generation lightweight, sustainable aerostructures, space technologies and defence systems with complete lifecycle and aftermarket support.

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Our Strength Starts with Technical Capability

Innovation drives everything we do. From advanced materials research to next-generation design, testing, manufacturing and assembly – our engineering foundation gives us the capability to solve complex challenges across every market we serve.

Advanced Design & Stress Analysis

Engineering excellence from concept to certification

Materials Development

Pioneering advanced metal and composites

Manufacturing Innovation

Automation and high-rate production systems

Experimental & Ground Testing

NDT, structural evaluation and validation

Design Authority & Certification

Full regulatory compliance expertise

Digital Engineering

Model-based processes and digital twin

The result: You gain more than a part – ​

You gain a partner capable of supporting the entire product lifecycle​.

MARKETS WE SERVE

From Concept to Reality

Award-winning, end-to-end aerospace capability — combining design authority and engineering expertise with high-rate manufacturing and full lifecycle support.

Commercial & Business Aviation

Aerostructures

Precision-built. Reliability-proven. Scalable-ready.

We deliver some of the industry’s most complex integrated structures. Engineering excellence, advanced materials capability and high-rate manufacturing ensure large, technically demanding aerostructures produced to required quality, supporting customer schedules, and ready for integration.

We have expertise in:

  • Primary structures, flight controls, nacelles and thrust reversers.

  • Composite and metallic fabrication (RTM, RTI, chemi-mill, metal bonding, CNC machining)
  • Large-scale assembly using automation, robotic drilling and automated riveting
  • Full lifecycle delivery: design, industrialisation, manufacturing, integration and testing
  • R&T to advance materials and manufacturing processes for more sustainable platforms
Critical Mission Solutions

Space & Defence

High-integrity solutions for critical missions.

We combine decades of aerostructures experience with advanced R&T, next-generation materials and ultra-light structures to deliver high-integrity, certifiable solutions across demanding operational and environmental conditions.

Capabilities include:
  • Concept development, aerothermal and structural analysis, detailed design, digital engineering
  • Composite assemblies, aerodynamic surfaces, fairings and mission-critical structures
  • Secure manufacturing environments with full quality, regulatory and traceability control
  • Structural and dynamic testing — from coupons to full-scale articles under static, fatigue, thermal and environmental loads
Aerostructure MRO support

Aftermarket

Engineering continuity throughout service life

We keep fleets flying with responsive engineering, repair and overhaul capability backed by decades of production knowledge. We provide tailored solutions for nacelles, radomes, flight control surfaces and composite structures across major aircraft platforms.

We have expertise in:
  • Component repair, overhaul and modifications

  • Approved repairs and tailored engineering solutions including DER & DOA

  • Forward-exchange and rotable support programmes
  • Spares supply, legacy/obsolescence part manufacture and 24/7 logistics
  • In-service engineering, technical publications and configuration management
  • Support across metallic and composite aerostructures and nacelles
WHY SHORT BROTHERS

Built on Heritage. Driven by What’s Next.

As the industry’s longest-established aerospace manufacturer – now part of the Boeing Company – we combine deep engineering heritage with forward-focused Research and Technology to deliver smarter aerospace solutions.

We solve complex problems

Engineering analysis and lifecycle thinking – not just manufacturing

We innovate with purpose

R&T that drives lighter structures, faster production and higher reliability

We deliver with integrity

Part of Boeing, bringing global strength with local expertise.

We adapt to your needs

Commercial, business, defence, space or aftermarket – our solutions scales.

Ready to Engineer
What’s Next

From concept through certification, our engineering teams turn complex aerospace challenges into production-ready solutions.​

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Short Brothers, a Boeing Company

Short Brothers
Airport Road Belfast BT3 9DZ
Tel: +44 (0)28 9045 8444

MRO General Enquiries General Line: +44 (0)28 9046 2943

AOG Support Line: +44 (0)28 9073 3001
Email: [email protected]

Technical AOG Support Line: +44 (0)7850770826
Technical AOG Support Email: [email protected]
Technical Publications Email: [email protected]

Spares AOG Support line: +44 (0)28 9073 3001
Spares AOG Support email: [email protected]