WEAFs Aerospace Industry Update - May 23 Discover the latest news and developments happening in the Aerospace industry to stay relevant and keep ahead of the curve! 20-years of Aerospace Information Dissemination WEAF was originally set up as to act as a bridge...
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The 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid
18 May
Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, marks its 80th Anniversary this month.Aircraft Designer Barnes Wallis, and his famous ‘Bouncing Bomb’ A ‘bouncing bomb’ devised British aircraft designer...
Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testing
12 May
Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testingStevenage, 11 May 2023 Next generation UK military communications satellite will be tested in UK Airbus has selected the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) at Harwell in Oxfordshire to carry...
WEAF to Exhibit at the FIA 2024
9 May
Grow your business with WEAF at theFARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOWGet noticed at one of the largest International Aerospace Trade Shows! Mix with the world’s biggest aerospace professionals, build amazing new connections, engage with thought leaders and inspire...
The importance of collaboration to achieve net zero
25 Apr
With increasing emphasis on achieving Net Zero by 2050, we look at the importance of collaboration to achieve Net Zero. After the legally binding declaration — to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 was made, many South West businesses are focusing...
R&D tax relief for SMEs
19 Apr
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises. How to claim Corporation Tax relief for costs on R&D if you're a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). What is Research and Development (R&D) tax relief? R&D tax...
WEAF to exhibit at DSEI
18 Apr
With less than six months until DSEI, WEAF is busy preparing and planning how we can make the most of the show for our members. DSEI is the only event to integrate all the pillars of national security and defence: Air, Space, Land, Naval, Security, Cyber and Joint....
Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones
11 Apr
WEAF Member Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones, including Design Organisation Approval UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issues its first eVTOL Design Organisation Approval to Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), underlining regulatory...
Is Supply Chain Innovation in Aerospace The Key to Success?
4 Apr
A successful supply chain is at the heart of any aerospace and defence organisation's profitability. Effective and efficient supply chains enable aerospace and defence organisations to meet their strategic and financial goals.Supply chain innovation is critical to the...
WEAF Join The British Cryogenics Council
3 Apr
About The British Cryogenics CouncilThe British Cryogenics Council was founded in 1967 at the Royal Society to promote knowledge and interest in Cryogenics. Fifty years later, their corporate membership is over 100 members strong with a broad spectrum of expertise,...
Paris Air Show June 2023 – Book Supplier Discovery Tours
30 Mar
Paris Air Show: Apply for UK Supplier Discovery Tours - 19-21 June 2023 The DBT will be at the Paris Air Show 19-23 June and are working with ADS to arrange ‘discovery tours’. Seize your opportunity to pitch your innovations to global companies leading the civil...
“I gained new perspectives and broadened my understanding of the aerospace community”
16 Mar
"I gained new perspectives and broadened my understanding of the aerospace community"Hi team WEAF, I hope you're doing great! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the fantastic WEAF event you organised last week. As my first foray into the aerospace world,...