FAC -- FARNBOROUGH AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM: AEROSPACE, DEFENCE, SPACE -- YOUR COLLABORATIVE CLUSTER

NEW FARNBOROUGH

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium delivers a new, modern approach to supporting aerospace, defence, and space focused manufacturing in South East England - drawing on our historic legacy and the global reputation for quality, innovation, and world-class aerospace - designed to meet the challenges of our 21st Century and the opportunities of the new.... Air Mobility, eVTOL Aircraft, UAVs, Sustainable Fuels, Airport Expansion, and much more.

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An integrated aerospace manufacturing cluster - skilled, collaborative, and standards approved.

NEW DEFENCE TECHNOLOGIES

Meeting the challenges of national and international security.

TRANSPORT INNOVATION

FAC explores the potential and opportunity from new forms of transportation.

NEW AIRPORTS & AIR LOGISTICS

Maximising the opportunity that south east England has in airport investment.

FARNBOROUGH AEROSPACE CONSORTIUM

Welcome to FAC - the premier aerospace and advanced manufacturing hub in the South and East of England.

We empower our members to enhance their competitiveness and expand their market share by facilitating local and international trade, promoting technology transfer and development, sharing best practices, providing training, and advocating at the national level on critical issues affecting the sector.


The FAC acknowledges the ramifications and effects of globalization. It is dedicated to fostering the long-term strategic growth of the aerospace and defense sectors, ensuring that the region maintains its excellence on a global platform.

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is a prominent trade association dedicated to securing business opportunities for its national and international members. As the UK's oldest aerospace and defense trade organization, it offers vital support to approximately 300 companies based in southern England—the epicenter of the UK aerospace sector.


Leveraging its unparalleled experience and knowledge, FAC facilitates business collaborations between major prime contractors and the supply chain, with a special focus on Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises.

GROWTH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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BUSINESS SUPPORT PARTNERS

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INNOVATION SUPPORT & FUNDING

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NEXT FAC EVENT

FAC Program Participation

EQUAL SKIES CHARTER

April 2, 2025
EQUAL SKIES

EUROPEAN AEROSPACE CLUSTER PARTICIPATION

April 2, 2025
EACP

PROGRAM - SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS COMPETITIVENESS

April 2, 2025
SC21

DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY EXPLOITATION PROGRAM

April 2, 2025
DTEP

JET ZERO CLUSTER

April 2, 2025
Cleaner Aviation by 2050

DEFENCE SUPPLIER CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT

April 2, 2025
MOD DSCD

ATI SME PROGRAM

April 2, 2025
About the ATI SME Programme

FAC NEWS

NEWS - Farnborough MP Alex Baker visited Sigma, a key aerospace manufacturer in Hampshire.

By rachel.abethell • May 27, 2025
Farnborough MP Alex Baker visited Sigma, a key aerospace manufacturer in Hampshire. The company is part of the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and creates a range of components for civil and military sectors worldwide. Ms Baker said: "I was delighted to be invited to visit Sigma by the Farnborough Aerospace Consortium and to have the opportunity to find out more about one of the many incredible and highly technical industries based in Farnborough. "It was a fascinating visit and another example of not only great careers on our doorstep but also a local business making a global impact." Richard Bower, CEO of Sigma, said: "We were delighted to host Alex Baker MP at our Farnborough facility to demonstrate how the local area supports a global aerospace supply chain." He highlighted the importance of raising awareness of their capabilities and welcomed discussions on fostering further growth in the area. He highlighted the importance of raising awareness of their capabilities and welcomed discussions on fostering further growth in the area. Alan Fisher, CEO of FAC, noted the MP's support and understanding of business needs. He said: "Sigma are long-standing members of ours and Alex Baker was extremely supportive. She has a background in the private sector and showed an understanding of what businesses want and require. Sigma gave her a presentation and then a tour of the facility."
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NEWS - How the UK-India Trade Deal Unlocks Aerospace Opportunities

By Matthew Feehan • May 13, 2025
News on the UK-India trade deal - providing significant economic benefits and opportunities for the aerospace sector through tariff reductions and enhanced collaboration, and in particular by defence, and manufacturing partnerships.
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NEWS - Boeing Accelerates Innovation with New Research Centre in Farnborough

By Matthew Feehan • May 13, 2025
Boeing's new HiLACC in Farnborough accelerates research next to the wind tunnel. It supports future commercial aircraft development, aiming for improved efficiency and reduced noise/emissions.
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"As a growing supplier of electronic manufacturing services and solutions to the Aerospace industry, we at Phoenix Systems UK, find the FAC totally in touch with its elite membership. The Consortium intelligently provides a pl ethora of relevant events that actively encourages its members to explore the many, varied, and complex facets of our industry, thereby vastly increasing the knowledge and understanding of its influential members. The FAC actively promotes a healthy collaborative networking environment, this will inevitably promote many lucrative business opportunities."

Eddie Bance
Director of Sales
Phoenix Systems UK