What is SBAC?
SBAC is the national trade association representing suppliers to the civil air transport, defence, space and security markets operating in the economy. It represents over 2,600 companies, assisting them to develop new business globally, facilitates innovation and competitiveness and provides regulatory services in technical standards and accreditation. The UK has the world’s largest aerospace industry outside the USA . UK based aerospace activity had a turnover approaching £20bn in 2007, supporting a highly skilled workforce of over 164,000 people.