Aerospace Manufacturing

FAC meets PM at Farnborough

The prime minister, Keir Starmer, met senior officers of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) on the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow.

23rd July 2024

Net zero for aviation to take off in 2024, FAC says

This year will be when net zero for aviation, or ‘jet zero’, takes off according to a regional cluster along the M3 corridor.

4th January 2024

FAC flying high with membership boost

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) says it has added almost 30 new members this year as the sector continues to recover from the pandemic lockdowns.

12th December 2023

Here, there, everywhere!

From building Airfix models to eventually becoming CEO of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), Alan Fisher has seen the many twists, turns and the odd barrel roll of the aerospace industry. Active within ADS Group and a current NATEP panellist, he looks back on his career.

21st November 2023

FAC conference will be out of this world

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has secured some industry heavy-weights for its annual conference – including Sir Michael Ryan CBE.

26th September 2023

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium joins EACP

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has been accepted as a member of the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP).

3rd March 2023

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium joins Solent Cluster

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has become a member of The Solent Cluster, a cross-sector decarbonisation initiative.

1st February 2023

FAC holds 25th anniversary celebration

Aerospace trade association, Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reception for its past and present members.

21st December 2022

Aerospace industry says net-zero is an opportunity

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium’s annual conference was addressed by keynote speaker Sir Michael Ryan CBE who said net-zero was a huge opportunity.

30th November 2022

Destination net zero for FAC conference

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has secured Sir Michael Ryan CBE as keynote speaker for its annual conference on Thursday 24th November.

14th November 2022

Historic signing at Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has hosted an historic trans-Atlantic agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow.

22nd July 2022

Investment panel to fund SME aerospace projects

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) hosted a Dragons Den-style investment event for businesses in the sector.

3rd May 2022

FAC’s membership grows again

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is adding members as the industry recovers from the pandemic and eyes are focused on the summer’s Farnborough Airshow.

10th March 2022

FAC’s new chief executive sets out vision

The new chief executive of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has set out his vision for the trade body as it helps members recover post-COVID.

14th January 2022

Aerospace conference embraces carbon-free flight

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium’s annual conference at the Berystede Hotel and Spa in Ascot on November 25th was the first face-to-face even since the start of the pandemic and it was a great success with nearly 100 delegates from across the region.

6th December 2021

FAC conference focuses on sustainable aviation

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has announced the speakers for its upcoming conference this year.

22nd October 2021

FAC announces latest conference details

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is to hold its 22nd annual conference on November 25 as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic.

18th October 2021

Changing of the guard at FAC

David Barnes, OBE is to step down as chief executive officer of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), it has been announced.

15th September 2021

Progressive Technology re-joins Farnborough Aerospace Consortium

Newbury-based engineering company, Progressive Technology Group has re-joined Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) as the sector readies itself for a re-launch post-Covid.

2nd August 2021

Getting ready for take-off

David Barnes, chief executive of Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) explains why a collaborative approach is the best way forward.

11th June 2021

FAC adds new members

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has added four new members this year as the sector prepares for a post-lockdown take-off.

15th March 2021

New chairman announced at FAC

The new chairman of Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has been named as Graham Chisnall.

4th January 2021

FAC’s Sir Donald to stand down as chairman

Sir Donald Spiers has announced he is to step down as chairman of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) after almost 20 years.

10th December 2020

FAC calls for COVID tests to help aerospace sector

One of the leading voices in the aerospace industry is calling for any new rapid COVID testing kits to be fast-tracked into airports to help save the sector.

29th October 2020

FAC announces membership growth

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has added members during the lockdown as businesses join together to help get the sector flying again.

23rd September 2020

FAC running free webinars

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) says it is hosting a series of free webinars on a variety of topics over the summer.

2nd July 2020

Onwards and upwards together

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium represents many prime suppliers, small engineering firms and other innovative companies. Here, company CEO, David Barnes looks at how the Cluster is helping the industry get through the crisis.

26th June 2020

Getting ready to re-launch

According to David Barnes, chief executive of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC), the aerospace sector must be poised for recovery.

18th May 2020

Greener aerospace future discussed at FAC conference

The main thrust of the 21st annual conference of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) was climate change, and how the industry should help combat it.

2nd March 2020

FAC’s awards showcase aerospace talent

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium’s (FAC) inaugural awards ceremony celebrated the best of the industry – with businesses optimistic about the future.

7th June 2019

FAC appoints Fisher as membership advisor

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has appointed Alan Fisher as its membership advisor.

14th March 2019

FAC members gain leads from Southern Manufacturing 2019

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) members took away leads from the recent Southern Manufacturing show that could be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

15th February 2019

Confidence in UK aerospace reflected at FAC annual conference

The subject of Brexit hovered over the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium’s (FAC) annual conference this year, but confidence in the sector was as strong as ever.

3rd December 2018

Wild engineering the future

One of the county’s leading recruiters is urging youngsters to consider a career in engineering because companies are crying out for them.

27th November 2018

The FAC announces speakers for its annual conference

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has announced the speakers for its annual conference.

12th October 2018

FAC to host highest amount of members at Farnborough Airshow

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) will be hosting its highest number of members on its largest stand yet at Farnborough International Airshow.

9th July 2018

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium