Airframe structures and integrationprimary
3 projects
Sustained involvement across GAM AIR 2018, GAM-2020-AIR, and NIPSE covering airframe and powerplant system equipment.
Organization
MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED
UK aerospace manufacturer specializing in thermal management, airframe components, and additive manufacturing for aircraft and rotorcraft.
Large industrial companytransportUKNo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
5
As coordinator
1
Total EC funding
€3.7M
Unique partners
107
What they do
Their core work
Meggitt Aerospace is a major UK-based aerospace components manufacturer specializing in thermal management systems, sensing technologies, and structural components for aircraft and rotorcraft. Within H2020, they contribute engineering expertise in airframe structures, powerplant system integration, landing gear monitoring, and additive-manufactured heat exchangers. Their work sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and aerospace performance — making aircraft lighter, more efficient, and easier to maintain.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Thermal management and heat exchangersprimary
1 project
Coordinated C-ALM AOHE, developing compact additive-manufactured air-oil heat exchangers — a core Meggitt product line.
1 project
C-ALM AOHE specifically targets additive layer manufacturing for compact aerospace components.
Landing gear sensing and monitoringsecondary
1 project
ALGeSMo focused on advanced sensing and monitoring systems for landing gear under Clean Sky 2.
Eco-design and aircraft efficiencysecondary
2 projects
GAM-2020-AIR keywords emphasize high performance, energy efficiency, and eco design for rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Airframe and powerplant integration
Recent focus
Additive manufacturing and eco-design
In the early period (2014–2018), Meggitt participated in broad airframe and powerplant integration projects (GAM AIR 2018, NIPSE) without highly specific keywords — consistent with a large supplier contributing established component expertise. From 2019 onward, their focus sharpened noticeably toward additive manufacturing, compact heat exchangers, eco-design, and rotorcraft efficiency. The shift from general airframe participation to coordinating an additive manufacturing project signals a strategic move toward advanced manufacturing methods for next-generation aerospace components.
Meggitt is moving from conventional aerospace component supply toward additive-manufactured, lightweight thermal management systems — partners seeking AM expertise for aerospace applications should take note.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European16 countries collaborated
Meggitt primarily participates as a partner (4 of 5 projects) in large Clean Sky 2 and Innovation Action consortia, stepping into the coordinator role once for a focused technical project (C-ALM AOHE). With 107 unique partners across 16 countries, they operate as a well-connected industry node rather than a repeat-partner loyalist. This profile is typical of a Tier 1 aerospace supplier that brings specific component expertise to large consortia led by airframers or research organizations.
Meggitt has collaborated with 107 unique partners across 16 countries, reflecting the broad, multinational consortia typical of Clean Sky 2 and large transport projects. Their network spans the European aerospace supply chain from OEMs to research institutes.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
Meggitt brings something rare to consortia: deep industrial manufacturing capability combined with willingness to push into additive manufacturing for flight-critical thermal components. Unlike research institutes that study AM in theory, Meggitt is a production-scale manufacturer applying it to real aerospace heat exchangers. Their dual expertise in sensing/monitoring (ALGeSMo) and thermal management (C-ALM AOHE) makes them a strong partner for projects requiring both measurement and hardware.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- ALGeSMoMoves beyond structures into sensing and monitoring for landing gear — shows capability in smart systems, not just mechanical components.
- C-ALM AOHETheir only coordinated project — focused on additive-manufactured air-oil heat exchangers, signaling a strategic R&D priority for the company.
- GAM-2020-AIRMost keyword-rich project covering rotorcraft, eco-design, and energy efficiency — indicates Meggitt's broadening scope in sustainable aviation.
Cross-sector capabilities
Advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturingSensing and condition monitoring systemsThermal management and energy efficiencyDefence and security aerospace applications
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