{"id":716563,"date":"2026-07-16T13:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&#038;p=716563"},"modified":"2026-07-17T08:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T08:46:24","slug":"ai-in-aerospace","status":"publish","type":"research-and-insight","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/insights\/research-library\/ai-in-aerospace\/","title":{"rendered":"AI in Aerospace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-reusable header heroReusable  \"><div class=\"header-bgs\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Main-page-banner-2880-x-1800.jpg\" class=\"header-img header-img-d\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"heroPictureCardHeaderShape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"box\"><div class=\"boxTagWrapper\"><div class=\"tagInfo\"><div><span class=\"box-tag\">Data and AI<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"box-title\"><h1 data-maxlength=\"34\">AI in Aerospace<\/h1><\/div><h2 class=\"reasearchInsightTitle\">How UK Aerospace Organisations Can Adopt AI Responsibly<\/h2><div class=\"inner-row-insight download-btn\"><div class=\"col-md-4 downloadFiles addPadding\"><a class=\"button-download--small\" type=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Ai-in-Aerospace-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><span>Download report<\/span><span class=\"type\">18 MB pdf<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/insights\/research-library\/ai-in-aerospace\/\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/insights\/research-library\/ai-in-aerospace\/\",\n  \"name\": \"AI in Aerospace\",\n  \"description\": \"Discover how AI is transforming aerospace with smarter operations and predictive insights. Explore Capgemini UK's solutions today.\",\n  \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n  \"isPartOf\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n    \"name\": \"Capgemini UK\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Capgemini UK\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.example.com\/logo.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-07-14\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-07-14\"\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=716563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=716563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accelerating-innovation-productivity-and-competitiveness-across-the-uk-aerospace-sector\">Accelerating innovation, productivity and competitiveness across the UK aerospace sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimentation to practical deployment across aerospace. From design and engineering to manufacturing, assembly and maintenance, AI technologies are creating new opportunities to increase productivity, improve quality, strengthen resilience and accelerate innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed jointly by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and Capgemini, this research explores how AI is being applied across the UK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/industries\/aerospace-and-defence\/\">aerospace<\/a> manufacturing sector today, where the greatest opportunities exist, and what organisations need to do to scale adoption responsibly and effectively. The report combines industry insight, practical case studies and strategic guidance to help aerospace leaders navigate AI with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-cta-popin-form\"><section class=\"cta-popin-form-block\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"cta-popin-btn-wrapper cta-popin-btn-align-center\"><a class=\"cta-popin-btn  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Ai-in-Aerospace-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to read the full report\" tabindex=\"0\">Click to read the full report<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-will-learn\">What you will learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This report provides a practical guide to AI adoption across aerospace manufacturing, helping organisations understand both the opportunities and the challenges associated with implementation. It examines how AI can support aerospace design, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance and operational decision-making, while maintaining the safety, assurance and engineering rigour that underpin the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the report you will discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How AI is reshaping aerospace design, manufacturing and MRO operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-world examples of AI already delivering value across the aerospace value chain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The foundations required for successful AI adoption, including talent, data and infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The key challenges around governance, trust, cybersecurity and regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What the future of AI-enabled aerospace manufacturing could look like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-ai-matters-for-uk-aerospace-manufacturing\">Why AI Matters for UK Aerospace Manufacturing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK aerospace sector is navigating a period of significant transformation. As manufacturers increase production rates, prepare for future aircraft programmes and address workforce and supply chain challenges, AI has emerged as a powerful tool for improving efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is no longer confined to research projects or isolated demonstrations. It is becoming a practical capability that can help aerospace organisations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accelerate engineering and product development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve manufacturing productivity and quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimise maintenance and through-life support operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture and retain critical engineering knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build greater resilience across aerospace supply chains and operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For UK aerospace manufacturers, AI has the potential to become a critical enabler of future growth, productivity and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-insights-from-the-research\">Key Insights from the Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-is-a-toolbox-not-a-single-technology\">AI is a toolbox, not a single technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AI encompasses a broad range of capabilities including machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, optimisation techniques, robotics and autonomous agents. Different approaches are suited to different aerospace challenges and often work best together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-competitiveness-will-increasingly-depend-on-ai-adoption\">Competitiveness will increasingly depend on AI adoption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Future aerospace competitiveness will depend not only on what organisations can design, but on how effectively they can validate, manufacture, support and scale complex products and systems. AI can act as a force multiplier for engineering expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-successful-ai-adoption-requires-strong-foundations\">Successful AI adoption requires strong foundations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest AI outcomes are achieved when organisations combine technology investment with improvements in workforce skills, digital infrastructure, data quality and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-human-expertise-remains-essential\">Human expertise remains essential<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AI should augment engineers, manufacturing specialists and maintenance teams rather than replace them. Human accountability, oversight and engineering judgement remain central to successful deployment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\" section section--expert-slider wrapper-people-slider wp-block-cg-blocks-wrapper-people-slider\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"content-title col-12 col-md-8\"><h2 data-maxlength=\"34\" class=\"people-heading-title\">Meet experts<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"slider slider-boxed\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"slider-window\"><div class=\"slider-list\">\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 box-img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Gary-Elliott-1.png\" alt=\"Gary Elliott\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row title-social-media-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 mbl-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"people-profile-title\">Gary Elliott<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 social-box-container dkt-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"people-info\">CEO, Aerospace Technology Institute<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 box-img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Keith-Williams-1.png\" alt=\"Keith Williams\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row title-social-media-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 mbl-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"people-profile-title\">Keith Williams<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 social-box-container dkt-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"people-info\">Global Head of Technology &#038; 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Mike has worked in other organisations across a variety of sectors including Aerospace &#038; Defence, Power Generation, Rail, Oil and Gas, Formula 1, and Electronics &#038; High-Tech.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"slide\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-4 box-img-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/06\/robm2022b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Mark Roberts\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6 col-lg-8 box-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row title-social-media-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 mbl-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a aria-label=\"Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drmarkroberts\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 box-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"people-profile-title\">Dr Mark Roberts<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Global Head, Capgemini AI Futures Lab<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-12 col-lg-6 social-box-container dkt-social-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"social-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a aria-label=\"Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens in a new window\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drmarkroberts\/\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"people-info\">Mark Roberts is a visionary thought leader in emerging technologies and has worked with some of the world\u2019s most forward-thinking R&#038;D companies to help them embrace the opportunities of new technologies. With a PhD in AI followed by nearly two decades on the frontline of technical innovation, Mark has a unique perspective unlocking business value from AI in real-world usage. 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The report includes examples from BeyondMath, CloudNC and Rolls-Royce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-cg-block-card-faq-schema expander-box filter-box tag-active\"><div class=\"expander-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3>What are the biggest barriers to AI adoption in aerospace?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"expander-content\">\n<p>Common challenges include workforce readiness, data quality, infrastructure maturity, cybersecurity requirements, governance considerations and building trust in AI-enabled systems and outputs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-cg-block-card-faq-schema expander-box filter-box tag-active\"><div class=\"expander-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3>Who Should Read This Report?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"expander-content\">\n<p>This report is intended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aerospace CEOs and business leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief Engineers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing and operations leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering directors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital transformation leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovation and R&amp;D teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and MRO leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aerospace industry stakeholders and policymakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-cta-popin-form\"><section class=\"cta-popin-form-block\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"cta-popin-btn-wrapper cta-popin-btn-align-center\"><a class=\"cta-popin-btn  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/07\/Ai-in-Aerospace-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to read the full report\" tabindex=\"0\">Click to read the full report<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how AI is transforming aerospace with smarter operations and predictive insights. 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