All the feedback is now in from delegates and exhibitors who attended the 2017 WEAF Annual Conference (and dinner the night before) at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, in February. This is what attendees told us: 98% believed the Conference met their business objectives...
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First UK company to achieve Aerospace SAE and ARINC ‘Fibre Optic Training’ accreditation from ETA® International.
6 Apr
AVoptics Ltd is the first European company to offer Aerospace SAE and ARINC training courses for fibre optics approved by the Electronics Technicians Association – International (ETA®). AVoptics Ltd specialise in optical systems for harsh environments and ETA®...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Galorath International
5 Apr
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Galorath International Galorath provide the SEER suite of Parametric Cost Estimating tools incorporating: - SEER for Manufacturing - SEER for Hardware Electronics & Systems - SEER for Software...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Avon Dynamic Calibration
5 Apr
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Avon Dynamic Calibration Avon-Dynamic is a leader in calibration and dimensional measurement in the UK. Since 1985, we are specialists in providing single source capabilities for businesses and organisations...
Aish Technologies awarded MBDA Supplier Recognition Award
3 Apr
Aish Technologies, the Poole-based defence systems manufacturer, has been recognised by missile systems specialist MBDA as an essential supplier. The firm was awarded a Bronze recognition award for its contribution to the Sea Ceptor project. The prestigious award,...
Bristol advisers agree £15 million Biggin Hill Airport funding deal
30 Mar
Advisers from the Bristol offices of accountancy, investment management and tax group, Smith & Williamson, and HSBC have agreed a £15 million funding package for one of the UK’s fastest growing business aviation centres. London Biggin Hill Airport is using the...
RSM urges businesses to understand the upcoming Apprenticeship Levy
28 Mar
The Apprenticeship Levy will apply from 6 April 2017, and as mentioned during the WEAF annual conference, is of particular interest to WEAF members with apprenticeship programmes. The Levy represents an additional charge on all...
WEAF Ambassador Awards – Nominations Now Open!
27 Mar
These awards are for outstanding contributions to aerospace in the south west, and the ceromony will take place on 28 June 2017 at Bristol Museum during the Awards Dinner. Nominations close on 9 June 2017 So who are the Best Ambassadors of Aerospace in the South West?...
News – MBS & Lockheed Martin UK
27 Mar
The Programme MBS is proud to announce it involvement in The Ajax programme, formerly known as the Scout SV (Specialist Vehicle). This is a family of armoured fighting vehicles being developed by General Dynamics UK for the British Army...
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Seer International Trade & Export
23 Mar
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Seer International Trade & Export Seer offers advisory and consulting services for both domestic and international trade including sales and marketing support and offset strategy work. Tele: 01242...
WEAF Welcomes new member Curtiss-Wright
23 Mar
WEAF Welcomes its newest member – Curtiss-Wright One of the pioneers of the aviation industry, Curtiss-Wright develops and manufactures high performance linear/rotary position sensors, solenoid valves, contactless sensing technology and actuation...
KDC Resource named as WEAF's Strategic Recruitment Partner
22 Mar
Bournemouth-based engineering recruiter KDC Resource inks deal with WEAF KDC Resource, experts in recruitment for aerospace and defence companies, have signed a long-term agreement with the West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) to become WEAF’s Strategic Recruitment...