AWF - Aerospace Wales Forum

Cluster description

Role
Description of your aviation region

The Aerospace industry in Wales is thriving and Wales provides world-class training, innovation and expertise.

Vision/ Missons

Is the passion for progress. A driving force that has attracted 8 out of the top 10 aerospace and defence companies to set up a facility in Wales. Our mission is being the voice of the aerospace, aviation, defence and space sectors in Wales.

Year of creation

2001

Region

Wales, UK

Facts & Figures of regional aerospace
Number of companies

240

Number of research institutes

10

Numbers of public authorities

1

Other cluster members

9

Number of employees of all aerospace actors

23,000

Cluster Management
Organizational form

Limited Company

Financing

Not for Profit Organization

Main Actors
Main industry actors
  • Airbus
  • GE
  • Safran
  • BAE
  • Raytheon
  • British Airways 
Main research institutes
  • AMRC
  • TWI
  • Centre for Photonics Expertise 

Cluster Competence and Strategy

Product worlds
  • Aerospace structures
  • Materials
  • MRO
  • Interiors
  • Defense 
Cluster management services for members
  • Industry intelligence and sector updates on developments across the aerospace, defence and space landscape in Wales and the wider UK.
  • Structured networking and collaboration opportunities with Aerospace Wales Forum members, industry leaders, academia and partner organisations through dedicated forums, working groups and flagship events.
  • Targeted promotion of member capabilities through the Aerospace Wales website, capabilities brochure, trade directory, quarterly newsletter, digital communications and representation at national and international exhibitions and trade missions.
  • Strategic engagement with Welsh Government, providing members with direct insight into policy developments and facilitated access to Ministers and senior officials through AWF’s established government relationships.
  • Global promotion and export support participation at Paris Air Show, Farnborough, MRO Americas, etc.
  • Policy Engagement though out work with Welsh Government and UK agencies on strategy and skills development.
  • Sector growth support via trade missions, innovation networks and international partnerships.
Best practice of International collaborations of cluster management
  • Access to a vibrant aerospace and defence ecosystem in Wales.
  • Invitation to joint trade missions and exhibitions.
  • Promotion of Welsh capabilities and member organisations to global supply chains.
  • Opportunities for collaborative R&D and skills development initiatives.

Contact Information Cluster Management

Director / President

Rachael Blackburn rachael@aerospacewales.aero

International relations
Get in touch with us

E-mail: info@eacp-aero.eu

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