Poland special report

© Sikorsky The Polish-built Sikorsky S-70i is a landmark programme for the country's industry.

Poland's former state-run and stagnant industry has embraced the global aerospace industry with a passion. Within a decade, it has sold all its aerospace assets to big foreign manufacturers. At the same time, it has fostered a vibrant mini-supply chain or cluster in the south-east of the country by encouraging entrepreneurs and investors to set up. What are the reasons behind its success?

Contents

• Attracting aerospace to Poland's Aviation Valley
• Sikorsky breaths new life into PZL Mielec
• Polish military continues expeditionary focus

 

Source: Flight International