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🔗 Today at the 14th Aviation Forum in Munich, British, German and French aerospace trade associations jointly signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association.    This initiative is designed to improve supply chain resilience through a new and universal standard of operational excellence for the aerospace, defence and space community. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exrJv29p #supplychains #operationalexcellence GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales BDLI Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V.

Expansion of the SCS Competitiveness toolkit took a step closer today with the signing of the Aero Excellence International association by ADS Group Ltd, BDLI Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V. and GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales.    Find out more about the new programme and how it supports UK industry here: https://lnkd.in/eeKCAXcP

✈️ Aero Excellence International association is established to develop supply chain resilience for growth ✈️ ❗️On 26th November in Munich, leading global aerospace trade associations ADS, GIFAS, and BDLI formalised the establishment of the Aero Excellence International association. This initiative seeks to bolster supply chain resilience by implementing a new and universal standard of operational excellence, for the aerospace, defence, and space sectors. 📣Colin Turner, CEO of WEAF, commented: “WEAF welcomes the announcement on Aero Excellence International and the initiative’s commitment to building upon the successes achieved in collaboration with SC21 and Supply Chain Solutions (SCS). We are pleased to see the emphasis on strengthening the supply chain, which will pave the way for future growth and innovation. Throughout 2025, WEAF is dedicated to working with our members, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of Aero Excellence™ whilst continuing our focus on SC21 and SCS.” #WEAF #SouthWestisBest #AdvancedManufacturing #aerospace #defence #space #cyber #security

We anticipate quite a gathering at this year's NIMA conference on Coeur d'Alene Lake. Workforce? Industry trends for advanced manufacturing? Spokane's new advanced aerospace materials technology hub? Yes, and more! #manufacturingindustry #aerospacemanufacturing #medicaldevices #supplychainmanagement

🌟 Reflecting on a successful gathering! Last week, the EICACS General Assembly convened at the prestigious Dassault Aviation headquarters in Saint-Cloud, Paris, France. This annual meeting brought together partners from across Europe to review the year's progress and strategize for the future. 🗣 The discussions focused on the significant achievements of the past year and set a robust agenda for the coming months. Our partners at Dassault Aviation provided the perfect setting, fostering a spirit of cooperation and forward-thinking. We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed to the productive sessions. Your dedication and expertise continue to drive EICACS forward, shaping the future of European air combat systems. 🔗 Stay tuned for more updates and insights from team EICACS! 🤝 Our team: Dassault Aviation | Airbus Defence and Space | Diehl Defence | Diehl Aviation | EASN Technology Innovation Services | Thales Edisoft Portugal | ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH | GMV | Helsing | HENSOLDT | IABG | INCAS | Indra | Inria | Leonardo | MBDA | NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre | University of Patras | Rohde & Schwarz | Saab | Sener Aerospace & Defence | THALES SIX GTS FRANCE SAS | THALES AVS FRANCE SAS | THALES DMS FRANCE SAS | THALES LAS FRANCE SAS | FER | ELT Group | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid | Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial «Esteban Terradas» #edf #horizoneurope #strongertogether #EUDefenceIndustry European Defence Fund

🌟 Happy National Aviation Day! ✈️🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible strides we've made in aviation and honor the pioneers who have made it all possible. Since the Wright brothers' historic flight in 1903, aviation has transformed how we connect, do business, and explore the world. The collaboration between Quebec and the U.S. has been pivotal in this journey. Did you know? 🔹 in 1927: Quebec's aviation achievements were boosted by U.S. partnerships, including Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight. 🔹 in 1960s: The Aerospace Manufacturing and Development Corporation in Montreal marked a significant joint venture with U.S. firms, leading to groundbreaking technologies. 🔹 Today: Our ongoing collaboration drives advances in aircraft design and sustainable aviation, showcasing the strength of our cross-border synergy. Here’s to celebrating the incredible progress made and the powerful partnerships that make it possible. ✈️🚀 #NationalAviationDay #Aerospace #Innovation #Quebec #US #AviationHistory

Hanwha Aerospace signs $1.67M rocket systems deal with Poland #SouthKorea #Poland #DefenseIndustry #MLRS Hanwha Aerospace - Land Systems Business Group - South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace signs deal to supply 72 Chunmoo MLRS to Poland for $1.67 billion by 2029. - This follows Poland's 2022 purchase of 218 Chunmoo units for $5 billion. - Poland is bolstering its defenses after the Russia-Ukraine war. https://lnkd.in/dG5tv7BZ

Brazilian defence prime Embraer signed an MoU with the Austrian Industrial Cooperation & Aviation Technology (AICAT) on 18 April in an attempt to enhance international cooperation in the aerospace sector. The two parties will explore opportunities for joint research and technology development and will determine how Austrian industry can contribute to the supply chain of Embraer’s aircraft programmes. According to Reinhard Marak, CEO of AICAT, “an intensified cooperation with Embraer is a great opportunity and will help both Embraer and the Austrian aeronautical sector, creating a more structured collaboration for their mutual benefit.” This cooperation will add to Embraer’s existing relationships in Austria. The two counties entered into bilateral cooperation activities and joint research projects in 2019. In September 2023, Austria selected Embraer’s C-390 airlift to replace its C-130K Hercules. Find out more in the latest issue of the CTO newsletter 👉 Link in the comments. #CTO #offset #defenceindustry #Austria #Brazil #cooperation #aerospace #technology #C390

Go HURJET Go… 💪 🇹🇷 🇪🇸 HURJET will compete in #Spain's #jettrainer aircraft tender. The Spanish Air Force is in search of a new training aircraft to replace the F-5M and retired C-101 Aviojet aircraft it uses for jet training. We are sure, Spain will choose the best: Hurjet Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayii #Hurjet #Tusas

"From Toowoomba to the World" Assuming most of our readers have never been to Toowoomba (we haven't either...yet), here's a glimpse of it's significance to the future of public-private innovation: It's the site of a collaborative R&D facility between Boeing Defense and the Australian industrial base! This is most significant because of a major program that Boeing has been developing for years called the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, which is an uncrewed aerial vehicle about the size of a small private plane. Besides the platform itself being part of major international technology campaigns to develop state-of-the-art Aerospace capabilities in human-machine teaming, it serves as a model for developing critical technology (1) across economic alliances and (2) in compliance with strict technology export regimes. So, while the platform is only still in early flight testing, the groundwork is being done (literally) to institutionalize such a model for international collaboration on future-defining technologies. https://lnkd.in/gTjP6vPs