Member Benefits

Promoting Networking, Sharing Knowledge and Information

  • Regional and national networking events, including the WEAF Annual Conference and Annual Gala Dinner (insert link to events page)
  • Focussed regional topic events and training
  • Opportunity to exhibit at International Trade Shows with WEAF
  • Supply Chain Opportunity Events with major OEMs
  • Access to the WEAF cross sector digital iQluster platform and digital support

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Expert Industry Support

  • Senior Industry advice and support in understanding markets and opportunities.

 

National Strategy Understanding and Alignment

  • Sharing of national strategies for Aerospace and Defence.
  • Understanding government initiatives and opportunities.

 

Technology Development

  • Understanding of the national technology strategy.
  • Routes to support SME’s in developing technology.
  • As a NATEP technology, WEAF can provide SME’s with the opportunity for funding to support technology development. (Link to projects page)
  • Guidance on funding support.

 

Business Services

WEAF are developing a range of business services to benefit our members.

  • WEAF Digital iQluster platform and digital support
  • R&D Tax Credits
  • Healthcare
  • HR
  • Insurance
  • Legal Advice
  • Marketing
  • Export

 

WEAF Professional Partners

castlemead

Castlemead Insurance

Castlemead Insurance specialises in commercial insurance, professional indemnity insurance and risk management insurance.

With a wealth of expertise in the aerospace and advanced engineering sectors, it can provide the precise level of cover necessary at a competitive rate.

www.castlemead.com

 

 

The HR Dept 

The HR Dept provides businesses with tailored and personal outsourced HR services at the fraction of the cost of having an in-house team; they understand the challenges of managing people’s problems whilst growing your business.

www.hrdept.co.uk 

Resources

News and Posts

Belgium Aerospace Networking Reception

Networking evening on Future Collaborations between the UK & EU Aerospace.Date: Thursday, 14th December 2023 Address: The Residence of the Ambassador of Belgium, 36 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QB Agenda                ...

Member News: Connected Metrology with Bowers Group

Connected Metrology with Bowers Group: Huge Time Savings Achieved with Excel Precision’s SYLVAC SolutionExcel Precision, a prominent player in the UK's EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) sector, recently worked with Bowers Group to address a complex machining...

Ground-breaking transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels

The first transatlantic flight by a large passenger plane powered only by alternative fuels will soon take off. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it will fly from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK airport at 11:30 GMT. Airlines see the flight, which is supported by...

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