As we look to the year ahead, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on a year of growth and consistent activity across the Emerald Aero Group cluster, marked by several notable milestones.

Our members were active internationally at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg and Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen, strengthening connections across the aerospace and space supply chains. Engagement with European partners continued through the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership General Assembly, alongside participation at the TCI Network Global Conference, supporting collaboration and international benchmarking.

In Ireland, we were pleased to meet with Peter Burke to highlight the capabilities of our member companies and the strategic importance of the sector. A productive cluster meeting at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg also provided valuable time for members to connect and align on priorities.

A significant achievement this year was securing the EUCLES Bronze Label , Cluster Management Excellence Label BRONZE: Striving for Cluster Excellence; recognising the strength of our governance and our commitment to continuous improvement.

We were also delighted to welcome new and returning members to the cluster: Mohawk Special Cutting Tools LTD, G. W. Lisk, and Key Plastics Ltd.

We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing this level of growth and activity throughout 2026.