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Is Aerospace Recruitment Giving You a Headache?

Is Aerospace Recruitment Giving You a Headache?

Here’s What We Learned at the WEAF Somerset Cluster Meeting The WEAF Somerset Cluster meeting held on 23rd January witnesses a hub of lively debate, as WEAF members gathered at Metaltech Precision, part of the Expromet Group, to tackle one of the biggest challenges...

WEAF Set to Empower Industry & Members at Annual Event

WEAF Set to Empower Industry & Members at Annual Event

As the UK strives to maintains its status as a global leader in aerospace, particularly in wings and rotorcraft, the South West remains a pivotal hub which houses the country’s largest aerospace cluster and the second largest in Europe.   Therefore, the WEAF Annual...

WEAF CEO Update

WEAF CEO Update

Back with refreshed optimism and an insightful outlook on the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors, Colin Turner led the first WEAF CEO Industry Update of 2025. Colin provided attendees an overview of the UK government landscape and details on global...

Government pushes regulators to unlock growth

Government pushes regulators to unlock growth

Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is advocating for strategies to stimulate growth across the UK through a recent series of recent announcements.   She aims to "turbocharge" investment and push regulators to eliminate barriers in technology, manufacturing,...

Understanding the Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent

Understanding the Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent

Understanding the Defence Industrial Strategy’s Statement of Intent: Defence capabilities to drive economic and regional growth UK Government releases Statement of Intent for Defence Industrial Strategy with request for feedback from wider industry needed by Friday...

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

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...

Leonardo releases nine-month 2024 results

Leonardo releases nine-month 2024 results

On 7 November, Leonardo announced its nine-month results for 2024, notifying the market of revenues amounting to €12,076 million an increased revenue - when compared with the first nine months of 2023 - which covers the majority of Leonardo business sectors but...

WEAF in 2024

WEAF in 2024

A year marked by the election of new governments, global unrest, and volatile weather.  2024 has also been a busy year for the WEAF team navigating the opportunities and challenges within the Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing sectors through networking,...

Monthly Member’s Spotlight: Achieving the Difference

Monthly Member’s Spotlight: Achieving the Difference

    We’re delighted to announce that this month’s Member spotlight goes to Achieving the Difference   Achieving the Difference supports organisations in making strategic decisions with confidence using a proven approach, commitment to a future based on powerful...

Growth Sector Series: Future Supply Chain

Growth Sector Series: Future Supply Chain

Currently there is a geopolitical scenario that impacts the global supply chain through the shortage of raw materials, conflicts, and the aftermath of Covid-19, companies also need to contend with the skills shortage, sustainability measures, and technological...