by Emily Dimery | Nov 11, 2024 | Industry, Aerospace
On 30th October, Airbus published its nine-month results for 2024, notifying the market of revenues reaching €44.5 billion. The aerospace prime noted that it had delivered 497 commercial aircraft in 2024 so far, this was up by nine aircraft against last year’s...
by Emily Dimery | Nov 6, 2024 | Industry, WEAF news, Funding, Aerospace, Defence
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...
by Emily Dimery | Nov 4, 2024 | Funding, Aerospace, Defence, Industry, WEAF news
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. ...
by Emily Dimery | Nov 4, 2024 | Industry, WEAF news, Funding, Aerospace, Defence
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...
by Emily Dimery | Oct 31, 2024 | Skills, WEAF news, Aerospace, Defence, HR & Legal, Industry
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...
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