FAC MEMBERSHIP CENTRAL

FAC is dedicated to assisting its members in securing new business opportunities in the global marketplace. We have developed a market-leading program, in collaboration with Kingston University, that showcases our members' capabilities in a well-structured and accessible manner. This program is actively utilized by major global companies to identify new suppliers. As a result, FAC is uniquely positioned to grasp the needs of international organizations, shape research initiatives, and empower small to medium-sized enterprises to present solutions that enhance their overall potential to secure new opportunities.

Our aim is to provide a low annual membership fee and a wide range of ‘value added’ services to members. If you are interested in joining us please give us a call on 07903 998058.

2026 Membership Plans

This year, FAC is focused on enhancing and expanding its membership programs to assist new businesses, emerging sector companies, consultants, and international groups, organizations, and individuals in collaborating with the Farnborough consortium. Our goal is to broaden our membership into new technologies and regions while attracting individuals who appreciate and acknowledge Farnborough's significant impact on aviation. To achieve this, we are introducing several new membership plans.

• Enterprise Membership Plans - our bespoke, strategic membership program (with a scale of annual fees determined by business size) aimed at Primes and Tier 1 organisation (with a special platinum membership plus level).
• Business Membership Plans - our standard membership program (with a scale of annual fees determined by business size). Two types of SME business membership are offered - up to £30m, and over £30m turnover.
• SME Membership Plans - our standard membership program (with a scale of annual fees determined by business size). Two types of SME business membership are offered - up to £30m, and £30m and over turnover.
• Individual / Consultant Membership - a membership for people involved in the aerospace sector.
• Affiliate Partner and Partner Groups - for UK and International aerospace, space, defence, air mobility, eVTOL, UAV, and airport related groups; academic institutions; advanced manufacturing and technology groups.
• Associate Membership - a free 'barebones' plan designed to enable UK and International businesses, groups and people to be kept up to date with news, and participate in select events.

FAC Portal

This year will see the introduction of a membership portal - a secure area for members to login and find information, updates, news and other resources; search for, find, and contact other members; access programs and collaborate with our community. The portal features:

• Full Membership Directory
• Mobile App Version (NEW)
• Marketing Platform
• Products & Services Directory
• Marketplace for Member Promotions
• Professional Services Directory including Legal, Finance, Recruitment, R&D, Digital, more...
• Specialist Business Sections for Airports, Space, Defence, eVTOL, Sustainability and Renewables
• Comprehensive International Network of Cluster Partners in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Networking Events

As a member you will be able to both attend events, and propose sponsored events for other members. To demonstrate the types of events we host, support, and promote, here are a small number of examples:

• Meet the Buyer (hosted by MBDA)
• FAC Networking Dinners
• Golf Days
• The FAC Annual Conference
• The FAC / Italian Trade Agency Joint Webinar

FAC ProgramMEs

FAC has a set of programs for members to access and participate in. The 2025 set of programs include:

• UK Defence Technology Exploitation Progam
• Supply Chain Competitiveness
• Jet Zero
• UK Defence Supplier Capability Development
• ATI SME Program

FAC is a ‘not for profit company’ limited by guarantee – we are here to further the prosperity of our members – not ourselves.