An exciting new collaboration in the UK aerospace industry was
announced last night at the Gala Dinner held on the eve of
ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems 2005. Aerospace Wales Forum (AWF) and
the SBAC have agreed on a new partnership to strengthen support for UK
aerospace companies.
Commenting on the new collaboration, Director of AWF, John Whalley,
said, “This partnership provides a win-win solution, with SBAC gaining
a presence in Wales and Aerospace Wales Forum member companies gaining
access to additional services. It also helps ensure that the exciting
developments currently being pursued in Wales can be fully aligned with
the UK aerospace strategy.
“The regional partnerships being established across the UK are a
natural embodiment of the lean principles which aim to deliver enhanced
value to member companies and other stakeholders.”
SBAC Director General, Dr Sally Howes, said, “I am delighted that the
Aerospace Wales Forum has become SBAC’s latest partner. This
collaboration will give AWF a stronger voice in developing UK aerospace
strategies and access to the full range of SBAC services. Working in
partnership we can more effectively represent the interests of the
sector and maximise the market opportunities for companies.“
SBAC has already formed regional partnerships with Farnborough
Aerospace Consortium, Northern Defence Industries and the North West
Aerospace Alliance. It has also established a dedicated office in
Scotland and is in discussion with both the West of England Aerospace
Forum and the Midlands Aerospace Alliance.
Aerospace Wales Forum was established in 2002 with the support of the
Welsh Assembly Government and now has over 100 members. It supports
the concepts of lean thinking and their application not only to the
industry itself but also the support services provided by organisations
such as SBAC and the regional aerospace associations. To know more go
to: http://www.aerospacewalesforum.com/
Six out of ten of the world's largest aerospace and defence companies
(EADS, BAE Systems, GE, Raytheon, General Dynamics and Thales) have
facilities in Wales. The Airbus wing plant at Broughton is the jewel
in the crown in North Wales and South Wales is home to a major
maintenance, repair and overhaul cluster that includes three divisions
of British Airways, GE Aircraft Engine Services, Nordam and the Defence
Aviation Repair Agency (DARA).
Aerospace is viewed as a key sector by the Welsh Assembly Government.
A dedicated aerospace sector team has been established at St Athan has
been tasked with developing a sector strategy for Wales. Major
aerospace park developments are being supported at St Athan, Hawarden
and Parc Aberporth. Wales is an enthusiastic supporter of the National
aerospace technology strategy and has committed significant funds to
ASTRAEA, the autonomous vehicle demonstrator programme.
For details on the ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems 2005 event go to: http://www.wda.co.uk/index.cfm/en4193?printFriendly=1
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