About WEAF

ABOUT WEAF

The West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) is a membership trade organisation that is passionate about all aspects of aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing. Our member and partner base represent a very wide spectrum – from SMEs to global corporations.

WEAF is the trade association for all companies operating in the Aerospace & Defence sector in the South West.

As one of the largest aerospace and advanced engineering clusters in Europe, we are able to provide a strong voice for our members, as well as representation and access to prominent regional, national and international decision makers in industry and government.

By providing support and new opportunities for our members, we strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the supply chain, and bring stakeholders together to create one cohesive community.

We promote the UK’s largest Aerospace and Advanced Engineering Sector

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Force Technologies Expands Team with Appointment of New Quality Engineer

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Ontic gears up for further growth with appointment of new Global CFO

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defense industries, has appointed Gareth Parkin as Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Parkin will assume full responsibility as CFO on February 14, 2025, following a...

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