Decarbonisation and the Critical Role of Aerospace - the process of reducing or eliminating carbon emissions.Decarbonisation, the process of reducing or eliminating carbon emissions, is crucial for addressing climate change and achieving a sustainable future. The...
WEAF news
Up to £800,000 available to help UK Defence develop a UAS
27 Jun
Get (up to) £800,000 to help UK Defence develop affordable and adaptable autonomous air systems (UAS) The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is pleased to launch a new Themed Competition called, ‘Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy’. Funded by...
9 Reasons Why You Need To Attend DSEI
26 Jun
9 Reasons Why You Need To Attend DSEIDSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) is one of the world's leading defence and security exhibitions in the UK. There are several reasons why attending DSEI will be beneficial: 1. Networking Opportunities: DSEI...
Visit WEAF at DSEI 2023 – MH21
13 Jun
With less than three months until DSEI, WEAF is busy preparing and planning how we can make the most of the show for our members. DSEI is the only event to integrate all the pillars of national security and defence: Air, Space, Land, Naval, Security, Cyber and Joint....
WEAF [Aerospace Industry Update] May 23
3 Jun
WEAFs Aerospace Industry Update - May 23 Discover the latest news and developments happening in the Aerospace industry to stay relevant and keep ahead of the curve! 20-years of Aerospace Information Dissemination WEAF was originally set up as to act as a bridge...
The 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid
18 May
Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Dambusters Raid Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, marks its 80th Anniversary this month.Aircraft Designer Barnes Wallis, and his famous ‘Bouncing Bomb’ A ‘bouncing bomb’ devised British aircraft designer...
Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testing
12 May
Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testingStevenage, 11 May 2023 Next generation UK military communications satellite will be tested in UK Airbus has selected the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) at Harwell in Oxfordshire to carry...
WEAF to Exhibit at the FIA 2024
9 May
Grow your business with WEAF at theFARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOWGet noticed at one of the largest International Aerospace Trade Shows! Mix with the world’s biggest aerospace professionals, build amazing new connections, engage with thought leaders and inspire...
The importance of collaboration to achieve net zero
25 Apr
With increasing emphasis on achieving Net Zero by 2050, we look at the importance of collaboration to achieve Net Zero. After the legally binding declaration — to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 was made, many South West businesses are focusing...
R&D tax relief for SMEs
19 Apr
Research and Development (R&D) tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises. How to claim Corporation Tax relief for costs on R&D if you're a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). What is Research and Development (R&D) tax relief? R&D tax...
WEAF to exhibit at DSEI
18 Apr
With less than six months until DSEI, WEAF is busy preparing and planning how we can make the most of the show for our members. DSEI is the only event to integrate all the pillars of national security and defence: Air, Space, Land, Naval, Security, Cyber and Joint....
Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones
11 Apr
WEAF Member Vertical Aerospace reaches significant certification milestones, including Design Organisation Approval UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issues its first eVTOL Design Organisation Approval to Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), underlining regulatory...