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...
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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...
Safran and MTU form a Joint Venture to develop Next-Generation Fighter
21 Jun
LE BOURGET, June 20, 2023 Safran and MTU will form a 50-50 joint venture (JV) to develop an engine for a next-generation European military transport helicopter, the companies revealed June 20. Working under the European Defence Fund-supported EU Next-Generation...
iAero celebrates success at One Year On event
20 Jun
A wide range of industry experts and partners gathered on 8 June to celebrate the hugely successful first year of the iAero aerospace centre in Yeovil. iAero is a £10million, purpose-built research, design and innovation facility, designed to support the...
Qantas finalises incremental order for nine A220s
20 Jun
Australia’s Qantas Group has finalised an incremental order for nine A220-300s, bringing its total backlog for the single-aisle type to 29 aircraft. Le Bourget, 20 June 2023 The A220 was originally selected by Qantas as part of a major fleet replacement programme...
Expromet Technologies subcontractor more than doubles sliding-head turning capacity
14 Jun
WEAF member, Expromet Technologies Group subcontractor Metaltech Precision, more than doubles sliding-head turning capacity.Located in Chard, Somerset, subcontract machining firm Metaltech Precision has increased the number of sliding-head, mill-turn centres on its...
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....
Practical engineering solutions to reduce the impact of rising energy costs
12 Jun
WEAF member, Moorcroft, are UKAS Calibration, Electrotechnical Control, and Automation specialists. They offer install, maintenance and system certification across industrial and commercial systems. Moorcroft work across industry and commercial sectors including...
DB Schenker’s new facility in Bristol
7 Jun
WEAF member DB Schenker's new branch facility in Bristol, supports Air, Ocean, Land & Warehousing operations.DB Schenker is one of the world’s leading global logistics providers — they support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods through land...
Ontic appoints Brian Sartain as new Chief Operating Officer
5 Jun
WEAF member Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has announced the appointment of Brian Sartain as its Chief Operating Officer.In this role, Brian will be responsible for day-to-day...
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...