VIVAERO UK aerospace funding highlights need for stable, home‑grown battery cells Following the government’s announcement of a £600m package for UK aerospace, including more than £500m for research and technology projects to pioneer greener air travel, Johan Andersson, chief commercial officer at UK battery cell manufacturer Volklec, explains why investment in green flight must be underpinned by a stable, domestic supply of critical components. The government’s £600m commitment is a significant vote of confidence in British aerospace. The research and technology funding will support developments ranging from next-generation components and future engine systems to hydrogen-powered flight and electric propulsion. In the current climate, discussions across aerospace and advanced manufacturing have been dominated by weapons systems, supply-chain resilience and the urgent need to scale UK defence capability. These are critical priorities, but with the announcement. green flight has been pla...
