by Emily Dimery | Mar 4, 2026 | Industry, Member, Skills, Aerospace, Events
Yesterday (3rd March), we hosted the latest Empowering Women in the Workplace session, centred on the theme “Developing Your Career.” The topic was shaped directly by feedback from our network, with members expressing strong interest in practical support around:...
by Emily Dimery | Feb 25, 2026 | Industry, Member, Skills, Aerospace, Events
We recently welcomed members and partners to the latest Bristol & Bath Cluster meeting at the Airbus AIRTeC Centre in Filton. Bringing together industry, education providers and regional stakeholders to explore how we collectively shape the future skills pipeline...
by Emily Dimery | Feb 24, 2026 | Industry, Member, Aerospace
WEAF was well represented at the opening of member Westwire Harnessing’s new extended and improved facility at their base in Swindon, providing a configurable space and capacity to scale rapidly for future growth. Westwire Harnessing designs and produces...
by Emily Dimery | Feb 12, 2026 | Industry, WEAF news, Aerospace
Recent investment in Vericut verification, simulation and optimisation software is helping apprentices at Gloucestershire Engineering Training (G.E.T.) advance their skills in CNC machining to even higher levels of achievement. This progressive training...
by Emily Dimery | Feb 3, 2026 | WEAF news, Aerospace, Industry
Over the 11 years I have played a role in the West of England Aerospace Forum, I have been in continual awe of the significance of our region economically. Businesses in aerospace, defence, security and space – as pillars of advanced manufacturing – generate £6.6...