What our Members say

Ivin GQ

"IrvinGQ has greatly valued the support and collaboration provided by Aerospace Wales. The team has consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to promoting the Welsh aerospace sector. Their assistance has helped us strengthen industry connections and showcase our capabilities more effectively. We look forward to continuing our partnership and contributing to the growth of aerospace in Wales."

Blake Whitrow ​​​​

Business Unit Manager, IrvinGQ

Adept

"It has been a real pleasure to join this industry group, you are a very approachable proactive team with superb events which sometimes include “Lightning Pitches” a favourite of mine. Excellent value membership, networking and benefits. Keep up the good work all round!"

Duncan King

Business Development Manager, EMEA

Excelerate

"Being a member of Aerospace Wales has strengthened our connections across the aerospace and defence sectors, where resilient, mission-critical connectivity is essential. It’s provided valuable opportunities to showcase how our technologies support secure communications for, mobile command, and emergency response. The network is collaborative, forward-thinking, and a strong advocate for innovation in Welsh industry."

Bethan Evans

Chief Operating Officer, Excelerate Technology

MES

"Aerospace Wales membership guarantees us the best networking and support opportunities. The extensive network and event organisation ensures that we are presented with fantastic opportunities to promote, network and collaborate with companies, organisations and funding streams that allow us to grow our business globally. We support Aerospace Wales by committing to championing Welsh industry via steering groups such as the MRO Hub. We are proud to say that we have an Ambassador as part of the Aerospace Wales Team."

Steve Beasley

Metrology Engineering Services

Teledyne Labtech

"Teledyne Labtech is proud to be a member of Aerospace Wales. The group provides a valuable platform for collaboration, innovation, and industry growth. Through this network, we’ve strengthened partnerships, shared expertise, and contributed to advancing a wide range of industry capabilities in Wales and beyond."

Jak Bridges

Sales Manager, Teledyne Labtech

Nordam

"Aerospace Wales Forum provides NORDAM Europe with a pertinent and knowledgeable information feed on the key issues, opportunities and developments impacting our industry sector across Wales, the UK and beyond. Working alongside Welsh Government and other Aerospace bodies (UK & International), AWF promotes an active community networking environment for its members across the breadth of the aerospace sub-sectors facilitating informed and dynamic discussions, encouraging the potential for growth and collaborative successes fuelling the internationally recognised reputation of Team Wales."

Peter Greig

General Manager, NORDAM Europe

Hempel Metals

"Aerospace Wales Forum connects Hempel Special Metals to a strong network of aerospace stakeholders, sector insights, and collaboration opportunities. It’s a valuable platform for raising our profile and aligning our specialist alloys with industry needs.

It’s a smart network to be part of. There’s real scope here for collaboration, visibility, and aligning with the right aerospace programmes. We’re keeping an eye on where it can support our growth.”

Ben Wood

Managing Director, Hempel Special Metals

"As MD of Capital Options Ltd, a finance to industry company, I’ve found my membership of the Aerospace Wales Forum to be incredibly rewarding. The networking, shared knowledge and support have been invaluable, both personally and professionally. Being part of such a forward-thinking community has really helped strengthen our business and opened doors we wouldn’t have reached otherwise. The forum connects us with key industry leaders across the aerospace sector which has helped raise our profile, strengthen relationships and stay informed on emerging opportunities in Wales and beyond. The support, collaboration and knowledge-sharing available through Aerospace Wales make it an outstanding community that truly adds value to our business.”

Garan Eccleston

Director, Capital Options

"Aerospace Wales provides us with valuable industry knowledge, access to a strong membership network, and visibility through capability matrices. Their regional representation helps raise our profile and supports our growth as a trusted software provider in the aerospace sector.”

Tom Rootes

Group Strategic Programmes Director, Agile Group Systems and Services Ltd

"Membership has helped us connect with companies that value practical results and bold thinking, making it a powerful platform to demonstrate what we do best. DELIVERING IMPROVEMENT AT PACE. Through Aerospace Wales we have strengthened visibility across the supply chain, from OEMs to Tier 2 suppliers, at a time when rate increases are testing every link. It has given Velocity Green Lean the chance to showcase how we stabilise supply, boost throughput and cut cost-to-serve.”

Frikkie Bezuidenhout

Velocity Green Lean

"Aerospace Wales is crucial for our B2G and B2B relations, providing both valuable bi-directional conduits for data and information exchange. We feel respected as engineers and as an SME, and encouraged in all our activities . Aerospace Wales assists with introductions, site visits, data sharing and development planning has been pivotal for our growth decisions in Wales and intentionally. Aerospace Wales is our go to resource for industry relations in Wales.”

Prof. Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE DL

Metal Seagulls Ltd, Fafali Aircraft Ltd and S.T.E.A.M. Flight Academy

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