New chairman announced at FAC The new chairman of Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has been named as Graham Chisnall. The highly experienced sector veteran has occupied senior roles with British Aerospace (BAe), GKN Aerospace and…
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. The government and industry veteran who was previously…
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. Farnborough Aerospace…
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. FAC represents companies in aviation and aerospace and…
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. The consortium, which represents hundreds of businesses in the…
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…
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. The aerospace industry provides more than 120,000 skilled jobs…
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. Speaker after speaker explained how…
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. More than 100 delegates attended the black-tie function at…
FAC appoints Fisher as membership advisor The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has appointed Alan Fisher as its membership advisor. With 35 years’ experience in the sector, Alan is working to grow the membership of the UK’s…
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. The FAC is a trade association…
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. A group of speakers addressed…
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. Michelle Stewart, managing director of Wild Recruitment in…
The FAC announces speakers for its annual conference The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has announced the speakers for its annual conference. With the sector booming, the FAC is anticipating huge interest in the event, taking place on 22nd…
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. Some 27 businesses will have dedicated display space…
