On 28th November in Bristol, leading UK aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies met to celebrate the skills, talent, and capabilities unique to the region at the West of England Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Forum’s (WEAF) gala dinner and Making a...
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Hailing A New Era – FAA’s Flight Plan for eVTOL & What Does This Mean for the UK?
4 Dec
On 22 October, the US’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released regulation for eVTOL aircraft flying in the US, titled “Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes - Final Rule”. ...
ATI Hub – Upcoming Events
22 Oct
The ATI Hub is a space for innovators to connect, access expertise and collaborate. The ATI Hub offers remote and in-person events plus access to online resources. You can connect with organisations and build knowledge. Download the upcoming events here: ATI Hub...
Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy
17 Oct
Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy through a South West Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing lens Download as PDF here: Demystifying the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy - WEAF Invest 2035: the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy is a green paper...
The Sustainability Award
14 Oct
The Sustainability Award is open to SMEs that are leading the way in environmental stewardship in the South West. If you’re making a profound impact for a greener future in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, then nominate now. WEAF invites you to recognise...
ATI Annual Conference 2024 – What We Learnt
14 Oct
The two-day event marked a decade of the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and its fifth annual conference. This year's focus was on the next generation of ultra-efficient zero carbon technologies and reaching #DestinationZero. Not surprisingly when...
Broder Metals: A Sustainable Voice for the Metals Industry
4 Sep
WEAF Member's Broder Metals Group Limited have recently featured in Global Sustainability Magazine. Find out more about their new Broder Powder Division (Additive Manufacturing) by following the link below. Broder Metals - Global Sustainability Magazine-compressed...
Airbus ships third service module for Artemis moon mission
3 Sep
Airbus ships third service module for Artemis moon mission Orion’s third European Service Module (ESM-3) is leaving Airbus’ facilities in Bremen, Germany, and heading to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it will be assembled and tested with the Crew...
GKN gives update on Airbus next-generation wing tech programme
6 Aug
GKN Aerospace has given an update on an Airbus programme to develop new wing technology, which the company is a partner on. The two-year Airbus programme, called Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS), is focused on high-performance wing technologies and...
Business and Trade Secretary gives lift-off to over £100 million for greener air travel
23 Jul
Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over £100 million of funding for cutting-edge aerospace research and development projects. £103 million government-industry funding for cutting-edge new green aerospace projects, supporting thousands of...
Broder Metals have launched their new metal Powder Division and are official distributors for 6K Additive
18 Jul
WEAF members Broder Metals have launched their new metal Powder Division and are official distributors for 6K Additive. Broder Metals Group, a renowned special steel stockist based in Sheffield, has recently expanded its operations to include metal powder. This...
Aerospace Manufacturing Feature: The south-west is best
16 Jul
West of England Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Forum (WEAF) and its member companies are all set to showcase their combined wealth of aerospace excellence at the Farnborough International Airshow. WEAF is set to showcase the best of aerospace design,...