Volunteers from the new home of Concorde receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service: The “MBE for volunteer groups” Volunteers from Aerospace Bristol – the new home of the last Concorde ever to fly - have been honoured with the highest award for UK volunteer...
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Wind tunnel has delivered six decades of engineering excellence – From Concorde to the latest passenger aircraft tested for take-off
25 May
Filton, 25 May 2017 - The low speed wind tunnel at Filton has completed 60 years of aerodynamics testing. From proving the designs for Concorde to testing today’s passenger aircraft, it continues to be a world-leading facility, playing a critical role in the design,...
CONTINUED EXPANSION FOR SOMERSET-BASED PRECISION ENGINEERS
23 May
As we continue to establish our credentials as precision engineers, M-CNC have recently invested in a second unit to keep pace with growing customer demand from across the UK. The new unit is next door to our existing Bridgwater site in Somerset. It will allow us to...
WEAF Welcomes new member YEW Research & Consulting
23 May
YEW Research & Consultancy provides specialist aerospace professional services, both to companies and also to other organisations supporting the aerospace sector. YEW Research & Consultancy can help to grow your business by working with you on strategy and...
Countdown begins to South West aerospace Oscars
19 May
Stars of the South West’s aerospace and defence sectors are being encouraged to submit their entries for the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) Aerospace Ambassadors Awards, as the deadline fast approaches. Nominations for the awards close on 9 June 2017. Winners...
WEAF Welcomes New Member: Thales Cyber and Consulting
17 May
Thales Cyber and Consulting is the consulting division of Thales. Our global network of technical experts offers unparalleled insight where you need http://www.achaten-suisse.com/ it, driven by our long experience of business and management consultancy across the most...
ACHIEVING THE DIFFERENCE IS EXPANDING ITS OFFERING BY WELCOMING JIM GILHOOLY AS A PARTNER.
16 May
Cheltenham, UK (16 May 2017) – Achieving the Difference is pleased to welcome Jim Gilhooly as a partner in the practice. Organisations seeking to make strategic decisions with confidence will gain from the breadth and strength that Jim adds. Jim has a wealth of...
Making Global Goals Local Business
11 May
The Global Goals are going to transform our world and that transformation will create opportunities for new business models to deliver new products and services into new markets. After the largest public consultation ever undertaken, the Goals were adopted by the UK...
What is a CMM and why do you need it?
9 May
A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a device used in the measurement of the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. These machines can be manually controlled by an operator or they may be computer controlled. Measurements are defined by a probe attached...
Stirling Dynamics Receives Business Transformation Award
5 May
On the evening of 4th May 2017 Stirling Dynamic’s (“Stirling”) CEO, Mr Mark Cook, attended the Assembly Rooms in Bath to receive the British Venture Capital Association’s (BVCA) Business Transformational Management Team Award for the South West and Wales region. Now...
Airbus A350-1000 successfully completes fuel test campaign in UK UK experts test fuel system at Cardiff Airport
5 May
Airbus test engineers put fuel into the A350-1000 test aircraft Cardiff, 5 May 2017 – Airbus’ A350-1000 test aircraft MSN071 has completed fuel system and engine tests in Cardiff, Wales between 3 and 4 May as...
What do President Trump’s first 100 days mean for south west businesses?
3 May
President Trump’s first 100 days in office have included important policy announcements which could have significant implications for south west businesses RSM has warned. Among the key issues facing local businesses with transatlantic operations are: Tax – in a major...