Ontic provide critical global support Ontic, the leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has licensed the RDR4A/B Weather Radar Systems product line from Honeywell on an exclusive licensing...
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Cost of living crisis – supporting your employees
17 Oct
All business owners will be planning steps to manage and mitigate the various knock-on impacts of the fuel crisis, rising inflation and, some expect, recession this winter. It’s going to be a challenging time for many. However it’s not necessarily all doom and gloom....
UK Technology Showcase for Honeywell Aerospace
4 Oct
w/c 6 February 2023, Phoenix, Arizona, USA Objective The UK Government and Honeywell Aerospace host a one-day UK Technology Showcase event in Phoenix with circa 20 pre-approved, high performing UK suppliers that have been pre-selected by Honeywell Aerospace. A high...
WEAF Network Portal Increases competitive advantage
12 Sep
The WEAF Network Portal onboarding sessions have begun! With free onboarding events taking place at Yeovil, Bristol, Gloucester and Dorset throughout September and October, WEAF will be able to connect with all members and introduce the finer points of the Network...
Information following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12 Sep
The department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy would like to share the following words: To mark the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral, Monday 19th September will be a national Bank Holiday. This will allow individuals,...
Aerospace supply chain best practice
2 Sep
How do I get in touch with [insert company/person here]? It's the question on everyones lips, especially these days when every business is trying to manage rising costs. So, how can aerospace companies manage these explosive pressures and stay ahead of the game today?...
Leonardo becomes anchor tenant at the iAero Centre
25 Aug
WEAF member, Leonardo, is now the anchor tenant at the new aerospace centre iAero, located next to the company’s site in Yeovil, Somerset - the ‘Home of British Helicopters’. This tenancy highlights the company’s continued commitment to aerospace innovation in the...
Johnson Matthey announces new hydrogen gigafactory
23 Aug
Johnson Matthey announces new hydrogen gigafactory to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised transport economy Key facts: JM invests in capacity to support customer growth, backed by customer demand UK government through the Automotive Transformation Fund...
NATEP are pleased to announce two further calls for funding
16 Aug
NATEP are pleased to announce two further calls for funding: Autumn 2022 & Spring 2023. The key deadlines for each call are as follows: Deadlines Outline Proposal Full Proposal Formal Submittal (IFS) Autumn 2022 5 September 2022 31 October 2022 11 January 2023...
Strategic Growth Strategy for Ambitious Businesses
9 Aug
A great Business Growth Strategy will help you to expand and grow to within your wildest dreams. We all know that. But how exactly do you put one together that meets the needs of the aerospace, defence and advanced engineering industries? Your Business Growth Strategy...
Rotec supports new immersive visitor experience at the Fleet Air Arm Museum
8 Aug
The Fleet Air Arm Museum will be wowing visitors with their new state-of-the-art, immersive Carrier Experience after a £1million refurbishment. Rotec Hydraulics Ltd were pleased to carry out works on the hydraulic and electrical systems that are integral to the...
Bridgwater & Taunton College Engineering apprentices undertake a unique training experience
3 Aug
A group of Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) Engineering apprentices have undertaken a unique training experience at RNAS Yeovilton’s Fleet Air Arm Museum before presenting the results to an audience of VIPs from top employers EDF and Magnox. Run since 2020, the...