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Defence & Aerospace Technology Roadshow – 4th to the 15th September “Discount for WEAF Members”
13 Apr
The Defence & Aerospace Technology Roadshow takes to the road once again this September visiting the major primes across the UK and WEAF Members can enjoy a discount off the price of a stand should they wish to take part in the tour. Multiple sites of Rolls-Royce,...
WEAF launches inaugural awards to find best aerospace ambassadors in South West
12 Apr
The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) has launched its first-ever Aerospace Ambassadors Awards designed to celebrate individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the aerospace and defence industry in the South West. The South West has one of the...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – AM Machining Limited
12 Apr
WEAF welcomes its newest member: AM Machining Limited Unit 3E1 Sharlands Road Fareham Hants PO14 1RD Tel: 01329 550 448 Email: anthony.butcher@ammachining.co.uk Web: www.ammachining.co.uk AM Machining Ltd is a newly established precision...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – CP Cases
10 Apr
CP Cases designs and manufactures protective cases, bags and anti-vibration mounted 19” electronic racks, accredited to MIL-STD and DEF-STAN. Specialists in Defence & Security, products are custom designed and tested to combat rough handling,...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Menzies Law
7 Apr
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Menzies Law Menzies Law is the South West's leading specialist employment law firm - working mainly with aerospace, engineering and manufacturing businesses. Our Barrister-led team of senior employment...
WEAF Annual Conference 2017 – this is what you told us!
6 Apr
All the feedback is now in from delegates and exhibitors who attended the 2017 WEAF Annual Conference (and dinner the night before) at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, in February. This is what attendees told us: 98% believed the Conference met their business objectives...
First UK company to achieve Aerospace SAE and ARINC ‘Fibre Optic Training’ accreditation from ETA® International.
6 Apr
AVoptics Ltd is the first European company to offer Aerospace SAE and ARINC training courses for fibre optics approved by the Electronics Technicians Association – International (ETA®). AVoptics Ltd specialise in optical systems for harsh environments and ETA®...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Galorath International
5 Apr
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Galorath International Galorath provide the SEER suite of Parametric Cost Estimating tools incorporating: - SEER for Manufacturing - SEER for Hardware Electronics & Systems - SEER for Software...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Avon Dynamic Calibration
5 Apr
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Avon Dynamic Calibration Avon-Dynamic is a leader in calibration and dimensional measurement in the UK. Since 1985, we are specialists in providing single source capabilities for businesses and organisations...
Aish Technologies awarded MBDA Supplier Recognition Award
3 Apr
Aish Technologies, the Poole-based defence systems manufacturer, has been recognised by missile systems specialist MBDA as an essential supplier. The firm was awarded a Bronze recognition award for its contribution to the Sea Ceptor project. The prestigious award,...
Bristol advisers agree £15 million Biggin Hill Airport funding deal
30 Mar
Advisers from the Bristol offices of accountancy, investment management and tax group, Smith & Williamson, and HSBC have agreed a £15 million funding package for one of the UK’s fastest growing business aviation centres. London Biggin Hill Airport is using the...