CEO UPDATE

/// CEO INTRODUCTION - MARCH

An FAC March update from Alan Fisher

FAC FORTHCOMING EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

/// march EVENT CHECKLIST

Don't miss the Unite Procurement Workshop: Defence Procurement: Optimising Indirect Spend & MOD/Prime Supply Chain Access on 9th April 2026

/// FAC MEMBER NETWORKING EVENT

At Vision Engineering Ltd on 24th February 2026

/// FAC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: EXPROMET TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LTD

Expromet Technologies Group, a leading precision engineering group serving global OEMs, Tier 1s and associated supply chains, has announced the acquisition of Tiverton Fabrications Limited, a renowned and trusted provider of fabricated and welded solutions.

/// FAC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Polar Technology

Polar Technology are an engineering and manufacturing business operating at the leading edge of composite and metallic technology. They offer enabling, durable and lightweight solutions that are ideally suited for critical, demanding applications and that address complex global challenges. 

/// MEMBER FOCUS: Consultavia Ltd

For more than three decades, Consultavia Ltd has been a trusted specialist adviser at the heart of aviation operations, safety, and regulatory compliance. Founded in 1995, the company has built an enviable reputation for providing independent, experience-led insight to organisations operating in some of the most complex and safety-critical aviation environments.

/// PARTNER EVENT: AEROSPACE WALES EXPO

The 4th Aerospace Wales Showcase Expo

This is not a generic expo. It is the only event in North Wales where Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, MBDA, Safran and Teledyne Qioptiq will all be present in one day — alongside the Ministry of Defence and Welsh Government.

Confirmed sponsors include ADS, the Aerospace Technology Institute, Browne Jacobson, Clear Data and MoD.

/// MEMBER parnership: cre8tive space & FAc unite for FIA26

As the industry prepares for the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, We here at the FAC and Cre8tive Space are collaborating to deliver a stand that sets a strong example for sustainability, security, and responsible design.

/// MEMBER INFORMATION: Defence businesses in south urged to join forces

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) chief executive Alan Fisher was the guest on Barnbrook System's latest podcast.



/// MEMBER PROGRAMME: JOBS & GROWTH DRIVE

Great to see business leaders from across Aldershot and Farnborough including our own Alan Fisher, FRAeS together, to back a new partnership focused on boosting jobs, investment and innovation in both the towns!

/// MEMBER INFORMATION: University of Southampton Future Jobs Employer workshop

The University of Southampton will be hosting a Future Jobs Employer Workshop event on Friday 27 March, 10:00 - 13:30 and delivered by Universities UK (UUK) - the collective voice of 142 universities, working with the government and higher education sector to champion UK higher education.

/// MEMBER PROGRAMME: LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH AEROBILITY AND sPRINGPOD

Springpod is a virtual work experience platform which has courses which cover a wide range of courses from religious studies to aviation and aerospace. As part of our work with Equal Skies we would like to begin directing interested parties towards the site to learn more about the industry. The courses can be accessed for free by people aged 13+ and currently includes 9 courses ranging from engineering by Rolls-Royce to learning about spaceports with the CAA.



/// MEMBER INFORMATION: MRO SKILLS CHALLENGE

Engineering champion Andrew Barnett from Fareham has warned of a ‘reverse skills gap’ in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector. He has called for students, trainees and apprentices to receive more practical, hands-on training in education and the workplace.