Short Brothers, a Boeing Company

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, is a major aerospace manufacturer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with roots dating back to 1908 when it became the world’s first volume aircraft producer. Over more than a century, the business has evolved from pioneering early aircraft and flying boats into a leading producer of advanced aerostructures and engineered components for global aerospace programmes.

Today, as part of The Boeing Company, Short Brothers continues to play a vital role in commercial and defence aviation by designing and manufacturing critical aircraft structures, including fuselage sections, engine nacelles and stabilisers. The company also delivers aftermarket and engineering services that enhance aircraft performance and support lifecycle requirements.

Building on its distinguished heritage and highly skilled Northern Ireland workforce, Short Brothers combines deep engineering expertise with Boeing’s global reach to contribute to world-class aerospace manufacturing, technological innovation and long-term sector competitiveness.