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Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, has appointed Gareth Parkin as Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parkin will assume full responsibility as CFO on February 14, 2025, following a...
On 7 November, Leonardo announced its nine-month results for 2024, notifying the market of revenues amounting to €12,076 million an increased revenue - when compared with the first nine months of 2023 - which covers the majority of Leonardo business sectors but...
A year marked by the election of new governments, global unrest, and volatile weather. 2024 has also been a busy year for the WEAF team navigating the opportunities and challenges within the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing sectors through networking,...
Currently there is a geopolitical scenario that impacts the global supply chain through the shortage of raw materials, conflicts, and the aftermath of Covid-19, companies also need to contend with the skills shortage, sustainability measures, and technological...
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...
The South West is a powerhouse of innovation, fuelling the UK’s next generation of industrial capabilities. With a thriving aerospace ecosystem that spans sustainable technologies, uncrewed systems, eVTOL, and cutting-edge aircraft, this region is at the forefront of...
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems. Run on behalf of Air Command – Rapid Capabilities Office, this competition seeks proposals that can develop new, or adapt...
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, delivered the Autumn Budget “Fixing Foundations to Deliver Change” to the House of Commons on 30 October. Aerospace, Defence, and Advanced Manufacturing investment was secured through £24 billion-plus of funds. ...
The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is requesting feedback on the challenges facing UK advanced manufacturing companies in accessing long-term growth capital. Responses need to be received by 23:59 on Tuesday 26th November. WEAF calls for UK Government to...
The skills shortage challenge facing the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors is ubiquitous throughout the UK, Europe, and the US. The Covid-19 pandemic catalysed an era of early retirements. When this is combined with ongoing retention challenges and...
The South West region is home to the UK’s largest aerospace cluster, featuring an extensive range of industries, capabilities, facilities and skills, and remains the second largest in Europe. Invest Bristol + Bath highlights that the aerospace and advanced...