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Summary sheet
Development of the new R&D and manufacturing centre in Solihull as well as the RDI programme for aerospace engine control systems.
The promoter aims at providing an integrated solution for the design, development, manufacture, testing, qualification, and support of high integrity, harsh environment control systems for the large civil, regional and business aircraft engines.
The project part concerning the investments in research and development are expected to be carried out in existing facilities already authorised for the same purpose, and the project is not expected to require an EIA under the Directive 2011/92/EU. The construction of a greenfield R&D centre is covered by Annex II of the Directive, and the request of an EIA is at the discretion of the local environmental authorities. To be verified during appraisal.
The promoter is a private company not operating in the Utilities sector, and is thus not covered by EU Directives on procurement.