International success

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: Paris 2011 Date: Friday, June 24, 2011

Friday marks the last trade day at the Paris Air Show, and today we’re getting the stand ready to receive public visitors.

The week has gone well, with countless inquiries and plenty of meetings attended by NWAA staff. Highlights have included a visit by the French Ambassador to the stand, who took time out to discuss aerospace issues with NWAA chief exec Martin Wright.

About 60 people attended our reception event on Wednesday, and representatives from the Mexican aerospace community visited to discuss potential opportunities for the NWAA’s Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence Programme.

Martin Wright, and David Bailey, our operations director, also met with the Midlands Aerospace Cluster to discuss ways our two groups can further collaborate for the benefit of members.

Even the damp weather has failed to dampen the spirits of anybody at the air show which has proved successful for the NWAA and its members.

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Rain stops falling in Paris as another successful day ends

Posted by: Victoria Category: NWAA news Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The rain has finally stopped falling in Paris as another successful day comes to an end. We have held a number of meetings at the stand today, investigating international opportunities with organisations such as Spanish firm Basque and the Ontario Aerospace Council.

We are looking forward to hosting our fabulous reception at the stand tomorrow and look forward to greeting you all. See us there at Hall 2B Stand F172 between 3pm and 5pm.

Remember us on your way around!

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Minister’s visit

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: Paris 2011 Date: Monday, June 20, 2011

UK small business minister Mark Prisk stopped by at the NWAA stand this morning during the first day of the Paris Air Show.

The minister took time out of his schedule to meet Martin Wright, NWAA chief executive, and Neil McKay, chairman (above). They discussed topics including the future requirements of the industry, skills development and the need to encourage investment in the aerospace sector.

Meanwhile, NWAA member Silcoms, the Bolton engineering company which is exhibiting on the NWAA stand, announced a major new contract.

Silcoms has signed a five year deal worth up to £4million with German aero engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines. The contract will see the company supply machined engine rings for the PW1000G (A Pratt & Whitney engine) for both the Bombardier C-Series and Mitsubishi Regional Jets.

Tonight the NWAA will be flying the flag for the North West aerospace sector at reception events hosted by the UK industry representatives in Paris, and the Canadian embassy.

Keep checking back to see more updates from Paris, throughout the week.

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See you there…

Posted by: Lorna Waterworth Category: Paris 2011 Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011

The NWAA has now announced details of a special reception being held on its stand at the Paris Air Show.

The event will take place on Wednesday, June 22, from 3-5pm at Hall 2B Stand F172.

For more information contact  Lorna Waterworth on lorna.waterworth@aerospace.co.uk or call 0044 1282 604444.

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