Why Aerospace
Aerospace is more than an industry—it’s a force multiplier for jobs, innovation, trade, sustainability, and security. By championing aerospace, the IATF is championing a future of prosperity, resilience, and global leadership.
Aerospace as an Economic Engine
Aerospace is one of the most powerful job multipliers in any economy. For every direct job created in aerospace — whether it’s an engineer designing avionics or a technician assembling components — several more jobs are generated across the supply chain and supporting industries. In Israel, this means that investments in aerospace ripple outward into manufacturing, software development, materials science, logistics, and even education.
High‑Skill Employment
Aerospace jobs are among the most advanced and high‑skill positions in the economy. Each aerospace role requires collaboration with specialists in mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering. By creating these jobs, Israel strengthens its talent base, ensuring that the next generation of scientists and innovators are trained in cutting‑edge fields.
Spillover Into Other Sectors
The technologies developed for aerospace — lightweight composites, advanced sensors, AI‑driven navigation, cybersecurity — quickly find applications in civilian industries. This creates new companies, new products, and new jobs in sectors like automotive, healthcare, agriculture, and telecommunications. In effect, aerospace innovation seeds growth across the entire economy.
Societal Impact
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Education: Aerospace inspires students to pursue STEM careers, raising the overall skill level of the workforce.
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Regional Development: Aerospace hubs attract investment, infrastructure, and skilled workers, revitalizing local economies.
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Global Partnerships: International collaborations in aerospace bring foreign investment and open new markets for Israeli technology.
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Resilience: By diversifying into aerospace and technology, Israel strengthens its economic resilience against global shocks.
Why It Matters for Israel
Israel’s aerospace sector doesn’t just create jobs — it creates ecosystems. A single aerospace project can involve hundreds of suppliers, dozens of research institutions, and thousands of workers. The multiplier effect ensures that every shekel invested in aerospace returns multiple times in economic growth, technological advancement, and societal benefit.