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Are you an SME in the engineering sector looking to grow your team with fresh talent? Through the recent WEAF cluster meetings, workplace recruitment and retention has been a hot topic and employment of the right people is a common challenge among the WEAF...
Two-hundred attendees met from across the South West’s aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing community in Weston-super-Mare to mark WEAF’s Annual Conference & Expo. The entire event was underpinned by the mantra of “Doing More With Less” to help support...
The Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin helicopters will receive maintenance under a £165 million contract extension. A thousand British jobs are said to be supported by a deal to strengthen the fleet of sub-hunting helicopters, according to a UK Ministry of Defence and...
Inspire the Next Generation: Open Your Doors to Future Talent Are you ready to develop an inclusive talent pipeline and make a lasting impact on the next generation? As part of the WEAF Workforce and Skills Action Group, our recent cluster meetings have focused on...
Wednesday 25th June at the National Composites Centre, Bristol Monday 7th July, iAero, Yeovil Are you looking for fresh engineering talent to grow your business? Join us at one of our two exclusive events Engineer Your Future, where we’ll be connecting local small to...
The recent Devon and Cornwall Cluster meeting brought together WEAF members to explore the pressing challenges in aerospace and advanced manufacturing recruitment. Delegates shared ideas, and strategies to address workforce shortages and talent development. ...
Here’s What We Learned at the WEAF Somerset Cluster Meeting The WEAF Somerset Cluster meeting held on 23rd January witnesses a hub of lively debate, as WEAF members gathered at Metaltech Precision, part of the Expromet Group, to tackle one of the biggest challenges...
Back with refreshed optimism and an insightful outlook on the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors, Colin Turner led the first WEAF CEO Industry Update of 2025. Colin provided attendees an overview of the UK government landscape and details on global...
It is never too early to plan your NDT courses for the new year! The Testia UK training centre in Bristol offers a special early bird discount for their NDT courses in January and February. Register now for a 10 % discount for course subscriptions before the end of...
The recent Cheltenham and Gloucester Cluster Meeting provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions around recruitment and retention challenges. The event was widely regarded as both beneficial and important, with attendees offering some useful...
On 28th November in Bristol, leading UK aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies met to celebrate the skills, talent, and capabilities unique to the region at the West of England Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Forum’s (WEAF) gala dinner and Making a...
On 22 October, the US’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released regulation for eVTOL aircraft flying in the US, titled “Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes - Final Rule”. ...