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Decarbonisation and the Critical Role of Aerospace

Decarbonisation and the Critical Role of Aerospace

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...

Up to £800,000 available to help UK Defence develop a UAS

Up to £800,000 available to help UK Defence develop a UAS

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

9 Reasons Why You Need To Attend DSEI

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...

iAero celebrates success at One Year On event

iAero celebrates success at One Year On event

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

Qantas finalises incremental order for nine A220s

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...

Visit WEAF at DSEI 2023 – MH21

Visit WEAF at DSEI 2023 – MH21

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....

DB Schenker’s new facility in Bristol

DB Schenker’s new facility in Bristol

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

Ontic appoints Brian Sartain as new Chief Operating Officer

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

WEAF [Aerospace Industry Update] May 23

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...