Hamburg's aviation industry is booming: 50,000 jobs and record sales!

Hamburg's aviation industry is booming: 50,000 jobs and record sales!

The aviation industry in Hamburg is experiencing remarkable growth, which is progressing faster than the overall economy. Almost 49,000 people work in this sector, which means that almost one in 20 jobs in Hamburg is related to aviation. The companies Airbus and Lufthansa Technik are the largest employers and together employ around 33,000 people. Since 2019, the number of employees has increased by almost a fifth, while sales in the industry have increased even more dramatically. This consolidates Hamburg as the third largest aviation location in the world, behind Toulouse in France and Arlington County in the USA. This reports ndr.de.

With around 50,000 jobs and a value creation of almost 7 billion euros, the aviation industry in Hamburg has become significantly more important. The value added of the approximately 300 companies in this sector has increased by an impressive 34 percent since 2019. Around 470 million euros in investments from aviation companies flow into this economic sector every year. In addition, Hamburg has received 387 million euros in funding from the EU, federal government and the city over the past five years. These figures illustrate the innovative strength and strong partnerships in the Hamburg aviation cluster, including with the Center for Applied Aviation Research. It is also emphasized that the industry secures tens of thousands of jobs and strengthens international competitiveness hamburg.de reported.

Future growth strategies

The managing director of Hamburg Aviation, Ralf Gust, sees significant growth potential in the aviation industry, especially in the area of ​​military aviation. An important goal for Hamburg is to position itself internationally in the area of ​​“green flying”. The SPD-Green coalition agreement supports the development of sustainable aviation fuels, including hydrogen applications and synthetic kerosene, with a plan to build a production facility in Hamburg.

At the same time, around 70 aircraft from the Airbus A320 family, most of which will be manufactured in Hamburg, are to be delivered over the next ten years. In order to further increase the innovative power in the industry, the current study by the Institute for Innovation and Technology also recommends expanding cooperation between industry, science and politics, as well as investing in education and digital infrastructure.

Long-term goals and innovations

The aviation industry in Hamburg has developed steadily since 2017, with the exception of a decline in 2021 caused by the Corona pandemic. The study highlights that aircraft and spacecraft construction in particular has benefited greatly from the increase in employment. The recommendations for action include, among other things, the reduction of bureaucratic hurdles, rapid approval procedures and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a driving force for innovation.

Hamburg has the potential to further expand its position as a leading location in aviation. With a clear focus on sustainable technologies, a strong culture of innovation and stable partnerships in the industry, the city will play an even more crucial role in the international aviation market in the future.