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.

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.

STRATEGIC EVENT FOR MEMBERS


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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 connections, promoting technology transfer and development, sharing best practices, providing training, and advocating at the national level on critical issues affecting the sector.

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 industry.



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NEXT FAC EVENTS

We facilitate topical events, presentations, and webinars for and by our members, industry experts, UK and international partner bodies.

Aerospace Engineer
By Rachel Abethell July 16, 2025
The FAC "ATI Engagement Day" is organized to engage with stakeholders, including SMEs, industry leaders, and sector related businesses, on topics related to the UK aerospace industry. These events aim to present strategy, foster collaboration, provide updates on ATI's work, and gather feedback.
By rachel.abethell June 4, 2025
14th August at Blackbushe Airport

FAC Program Participation

FAC manages and supports a series of specific project programs for partners including the UK Government.

April 2, 2025
EQUAL SKIES
April 2, 2025
Cleaner Aviation by 2050
April 2, 2025
About the ATI SME Programme

FAC NEWS

We capture and curate a chosen list of news feeds for our members - bringing relevant and topical information in key areas on a daily basis.

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."
Three flags are flying in front of big ben in london.
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.
A group of people standing inside part of the research facilities at 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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“The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium provides its elite, international membership with current, focused industry specific updates. 
The FAC’s expertly organised technical events encourage unique, networking opportunities deepening industry insights whilst fostering the strongest of collaboration and thus creating exciting real, relevant opportunities for growth in our industry"

Eddie Bance
Phoenix Systems UK / STEM Electronics Ltd