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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.



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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."
By rachel.abethell May 27, 2025
Webinar Briefing for UK Industry 3rd June 2025 15:00 - 17:00 UK Local Time The Boeing Company and His Majesty’s Government are pleased to announce a Boeing Virtual Briefing for UK Industry. Topics will include an introduction to the Boeing Commercial Aircraft market outlook, major defence programmes, global services and Research and Development, with the opportunity to understand what Boeing looks for in suppliers and how you can access opportunities . You will also hear from key UK Government departments, Ministry of Defence and Department for Business & Trade - outlining support for competitiveness and sector strategies in aerospace, defence, and space. Speakers are confirmed to cover senior representatives from the Department for Business and Trade, Ministry of Defence, Boeing Defence, Space and Security, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Global Services and Boeing Research and Technology Topics include: An update on the Defence Industrial Strategy An Introduction to the ATI programme and government support for competitiveness An overview into the capability focuses and supply chain needs for Boeing Defence, Space and Security, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Global Services and Boeing Research and Technology An overview of the Commercial Market Outlook An introduction to the Boeing Procurement Process and the Capability Assessment Database Registration : join us for this event on 3 rd June 2025 15:00-17:00 UK time by registering here Your registration will be reviewed and you will receive an invitation to join the live webinar with full joining instructions and further details on the agenda including the confirmed speakers.
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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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"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 plethora 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."

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Phoenix Systems UK