MIDLANDS AEROSPACE ALLIANCE

We've enjoyed seeing so many companies at the MAA conference this week. And, we’ve got more industry events for you to look forward to this year, giving you more opportunities to network, get further access to industry insights and business opportunities. Will you be joining us? ✈️ If you love golf, you won’t want to miss our charity golf day on 23rd May. It takes place at Ombersley Golf Club and promises an entertaining day of competition with other #aerospace companies including fun prizes, all while raising funds for a great cause - Aerobility: https://lnkd.in/e68gnP9w ✈️ Exhibiting with the MAA at Paris Air Show from 16th to 19th June could accelerate your business growth. You'll benefit from thousands of visitors at the show including potential customers from every tier of the industry, popular events, and support from our experienced team to maximise your success: https://lnkd.in/eAgZA-Ea ✈️ Our popular networking dinner during Paris Air Show week will take place at Les Noces de Jeannette restaurant in central Paris on 17th June. It’s a great way to connect with the aerospace industry and make the most of the buzz. We recommend booking early as this event always sells out fast: https://lnkd.in/eUDG6Vwi ✈️ Our prestigious black-tie dinner will take place on 16th October. Over 200 professionals from across the aerospace industry will gather at the Grand Hotel Birmingham for a Champagne reception, three-course dinner, keynote speaker, entertainment and a charity raffle: https://lnkd.in/eVxXwV4m #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

Is your company an MAA member that wants to stand out in the #aerospace industry? When you upgrade to PRIME membership, you benefit from our best opportunities to get noticed and elevate your impact. There are two great packages available which are open existing (and new) MAA members. PACKAGE 1  ✈️ Your company will be the main event partner for the prestigious MAA Black-tie Dinner attended by over 200 professionals from across the aerospace and defence supply chains including industry primes and tier 1s. You’ll have a speaking slot to address all our guests, prominent branding at the venue, you’ll feature in event publicity, and will have a table for 10 guests.  ✈️ You will also be a bronze event partner for the MAA annual conference, with an exhibition stand in the popular networking area, you will be featured on the MAA website, on social media, and a ticket to the event is included.  ✈️ Plus, all the additional PRIME bonuses (see below). PACKAGE 2  ✈️ You will stand out as a silver partner of the MAA annual conference with a speaking slot to address delegates from the stage. You’ll be invited to a dinner with the MAA Chief Executive and speakers from leading companies. In addition, you’ll have an exhibition stand at the event, branding at the venue, will be featured in the conference brochure and in event publicity.  ✈️ Your company will be the drinks reception partner for the MAA black-tie dinner, your branding will stand out as guests gather to network on arrival. You’ll also be featured in the event materials shared with attendees and will be included in event publicity.  ✈️ Plus, all the additional PRIME bonuses (see below). ADDITIONAL PRIME BENEFITS  ✈️ A place on a visit to a major aerospace company as part of our ‘Inside’ series. You’ll enjoy presentations from senior leaders, have the chance to meet the team, ask questions, and experience an exclusive tour.  ✈️ Get great companies visiting you by hosting one of our popular members meetings.  ✈️ Be seen by over 12,000 readers across the industry on the MAA website, newsletter and social media with multiple publicity options.  ✈️ Distribution of your brochure at an MAA event.  ✈️ 12 months’ MAA membership which includes access to our market intelligence hub, industry insights, news of business opportunities and funding as well as more ways to power up your network. Speak to us about upgrading your membership on 024 7643 0250 or at info@midlandsaerospace.org.uk. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

We are delighted to officially welcome on board four new MAA members: H Roberts - Metrology Solutions & Equipment, LAUDA Technology Ltd, Marks & Clerk and Weiss Technik UK. We hope you enjoy being part of our growing #aerospace community. --- Want to be part of the industry network that represents one of the largest aerospace clusters in the world? Find out about all the great benefits here: https://lnkd.in/dShRvpG #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

What an insightful day we’ve had today at the 2025 MAA Conference where we were joined by 200 professionals from across the #aerospace industry for an event packed with expert perspectives, at The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford.   ✈️ Session 1 looked into aircraft production rate increases, perspectives from an aerospace prime and other key expert insights, with Clive Lewis, Managing Director, Achieving the Difference and MAA Technology Manager; Beth Owen, Head of Logistics and Transport, Airbus in the UK, and Director North West Aerospace Alliance; and Elizabeth Williams, Head of Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, Gowling WLG. ✈️ Session 2 delved into supply chain risk and resilience, including tier 1 and manufacturer perspectives, as well as insights on finance and skills, with Lisa Charlesworth, Head of Fan and Combustion Systems Operating Unit, ITP Aero UK; Simon Ward, Chairman, Accrofab Group, Andrew Brough, Director — Aerospace & Defence, Siemens Avanta; Chris Weir, Chief Technology Officer, MAA; and Lynne Avery, Delivery Manager, Business Growth West Midlands, (part of the West Midlands Combined Authority). ✈️ Session 3 explored how we can work together to address aerospace challenges across industry, and regional and national government, with Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands; Meaghan Preece, Hydromechanical Engineer, Moog Aircraft; Bertie Bertolaso, who volunteers for the RAF Air Cadets National Air & Space Camp; Alice Harris-Hignett BA MSc Hignett, Project Manager for The Aerospace Growth Partnership; and Chris Weir, Chief Technology Officer, MAA. From the moment the doors opened until it was time to depart, there were also many networking opportunities, giving delegates the chance to strengthen existing connections and expand their industry networks. In addition, joining us on the day were apprentices from Parker Aerospace who benefitted from our early careers bursary. The Conference wrapped up with a Q&A hosted by Andrew Mair during which delegates were invited to take to the floor and discuss their thoughts and perspectives. Thanks to everyone who joined us, all the speakers and the event partners who helped make the event happen, including FineCal Group Limited, Gowling WLG, Intelligent Energy, LAUDA, MA Ford Mfg Co, MJ Sections Ltd, SJEngineering | SJExecutive Partners, West Midlands Combined Authority, Tungaloy-NTK UK, and Vectis Recruitment.   Look out for an article on our website next week featuring the key highlights from the MAA Conference. If you attended the Conference and post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you made, tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 to be part of the conversation on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

The final session of the 2025 MAA Conference explored how we can work together to address #aerospace challenges across industry, and regional and national government. ✈️ Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands spoke about the importance of aerospace to the region, the need to create more high-value jobs, and invest in skills. He underlined his commitment to working to attract investment into the region and promote the aerospace industry. He also spoke passionately about his flagship Youth Employment Plan which aims to create 20,000 learning and work opportunities for young people. ✈️ Meaghan Preece, Hydromechanical Engineer, Moog Aircraft, highlighted the importance of increasing female representation in #engineering and the company's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that are having an impact. She emphasised that this should not simply be about checking boxes and can have measurable benefits for companies. ✈️ Bertie Bertolaso, who volunteers for the RAF Air Cadets National Air & Space Camp, talked about how they are developing future talent in air, space and cyber, and shared the 2040 vision for providing innovative and inclusive life-enhancing experiences for young people. ✈️ Alice Harris-Hignett BA MSc Hignett, Project Manager for The Aerospace Growth Partnership, provided an overview of the organisation's initiative to help all tiers of the industry work collaboratively to address supply chain resilience, the key deliverables, and how companies can get involved. ✈️ Chris Weir, Chief Technology Officer, MAA, gave insights into the regional strategy for the Midlands aerospace cluster and how it fits with the national strategy developed by the Aerospace Technology Institute. The strategy’s framework encompasses economic and environmental sustainability drivers, goals around operational transformation, a net zero Midlands cluster and jet zero aviation, as well as solutions and enablers. If you are attended the MAA Conference and post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you made, tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 to be part of the conversation on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

The 2025 MAA Conference continued with a deep dive into supply chain risk and resilience, including tier 1 and manufacturer perspectives, as well as insights on finance and skills. ✈️ Lisa Charlesworth, Head of Fan and Combustion Systems Operating Unit, ITP Aero UK delved into the latest developments in manufacturing and operations at the company. She outlined key industry challenges across the supply chain, people, processes, customers and regulation, as well as the potential solutions. ✈️ Simon Ward, Chairman, Accrofab Group, gave an insightful SME perspective, demonstrating that the ramp up journey is far from a linear path. He shared the lessons learned and the key things suppliers require to be part of the solution, with a call to OEMs and Tier 1s to involve lower-tier companies earlier in the design process as they have substantial knowledge of what is possible when it comes to production.  ✈️ Andrew Brough, Director — Aerospace & Defence, Siemens Avanta, discussed the business opportunities relating to both new aircraft programmes and rate increases, the barriers the UK supply chain is facing to capitalise on these and what can be done. ✈️ Chris Weir, Chief Technology Officer, MAA, reported on early findings of the MAA’s work on skills and recruitment challenges facing member companies. There were also opportunities for delegates to share their skills-related challenges at the event to contribute to the research. ✈️ A lively panel discussion covered skills, employability, supply chain challenges, quality, communication, aerospace ramp ups, and more. ✈️ Lynne Avery, Delivery Manager, Business Growth West Midlands, (part of the West Midlands Combined Authority), shared how the organisation supports businesses on their growth journeys and how the team helps them access the support available including its investment readiness programme. If you are here at the MAA Conference and post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you make, tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 to be part of the conversation on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

The 2025 MAA Conference opened with a welcome from Andrew Mair, Chief Executive, MAA. The first session delved into aircraft production rate increases, perspectives from an aerospace prime and other key expert insights. ✈️ Clive Lewis, Managing Director, Achieving the Difference and MAA Technology Manager, gave an overview of insights from the Global Aerospace Outlook which he partnered with ADS Group Ltd to produce including insights into demand, delivery recovery, order books and markets opportunities. ✈️ Beth Owen, Head of Logistics and Transport, Airbus in the UK, and Director North West Aerospace Alliance, gave a multi-sector overview then focused on opportunities created by aerospace ramp ups and the criticality of supply chain resilience, in particular the importance of quality, on-time delivery, innovation and digitalisation. ✈️ Elizabeth Williams, Head of Aviation, Aerospace and Defence, Gowling WLG, highlighted the significant contribution of aerospace to economic growth, the importance of continuing to strive for net zero aviation ambitions and why optimising commercial terms enables companies to obtain maximum value and outcomes from contracts in a competitive sector as well as how vital it is to protect intellectual property. If you are here at the MAA Conference and post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you make, tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 to be part of the conversation on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

We are delighted to be welcoming around 200 professionals from across the #aerospace industry to the 2025 MAA Conference today, here at RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford. We are all set for a great day ahead. The schedule is packed with talks from experts offering the latest aerospace industry insights and perspectives. Speakers will be taking to the stage from leading organisations including: Accrofab Group, Achieving the Difference, Airbus Aircraft, ITP Aero, Gowling WLG, Moog Aircraft, and Siemens Advanta. The venue is already buzzing as guests take the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and make new connections. And, there will be plenty of opportunities to continue powering up those networks throughout the day. We’re also delighted to be joined by our event partners who are exhibiting with us including: FineCal Group Limited, Gowling WLG, Intelligent Energy, LAUDA, MA Ford Mfg Co, MJ Sections Ltd, SJEngineering | SJExecutive Partners, West Midlands Combined Authority, Tungaloy-NTK UK, and Vectis Recruitment. If you are here at the MAA Conference and post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you make, tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 to be part of the conversation on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

We are looking forward to seeing all the organisations booked to join us at the 2025 MAA Conference tomorrow. It's set to be a big day with around 200 professionals from organisations right across the #aerospace supply chain making their way to the event at the RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford. Our team are busy making the final preparations. With speakers and guests travelling from across the country, we want to make sure you get the maximum from the event! If you post about your experience, favourite takeaways or connections you make at the conference, do tag us in and include the hashtag #MAAConf2025 so you become part of the conversation here on LinkedIn. #aerospaceindustry #aerospaceindustries #aerospacemanufacturing #aerospaceengineering #advancedmanufacturing #advancedengineering #ukmanufacturing #ukengineering #manufacturingindustry #manufacturinguk #engineeringuk #ukmfg

The MIDLANDS AEROSPACE ALLIANCE and ITP Aero in Nottinghamshire hosted a roundtable for aerospace manufacturers to exchange views with East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayor Claire Ward and her team. The Mayor explained her economic priorities for the coming years, with a big focus on jobs. The aerospace business leaders reported that the industry is enjoying a period of robust growth offering the region exciting economic opportunities. Among the roundtable’s hot topics were the skills shortages and recruitment challenges that risk holding back growth, despite most companies taking on new apprentices each year. Follow-on themes included the efforts the industry is now making to make its workplaces more welcoming for a more diverse population than its traditional white male workforce, especially with growing female recruitment and career progression, and how to get the industry’s message about exciting aerospace careers out into schools. It was agreed to work together to address these issues in future. ITP Aero showed the visitors around their factory to see first-hand the superb manufacturing facilities at ITP Aero where skilled colleagues make high-tech jet engine combustion chambers and many other sophisticated engine components for Rolls-Royce engines that go on big Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The visit finished with Mayor Claire meeting a group of the latest ITP Aero apprentices and early careers staff. Ian Williamson, Lisa Charlesworth, Rob Mitchell, Sarah Wales, Sarah Kinrade, Wes Allen, Accrofab, Grace Atkinson, ATLAS Composite Technologies, Eamon Lyons, Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications Limited, Marie Cooper, Steve Cordon, CBE+, Stacy Denton-Beaumont, Boneham & Turner Ltd, Jason Thorpe, Hucknall Sheetmetal Engineering Ltd, Nicky Forster, Nasmyth, Claire Spencer, Niamh Carey, Jamie Jordan, Jacob Vivian, Andrew Mair.