Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • FAC signs deal with Polish aerospace cluster

Aerospace

FAC signs deal with Polish aerospace cluster

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has signed a third agreement at the town’s air show – with the natural partner organisation in Poland.


Image courtesy Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) 

Aviation Valley Cluster is based in the south-east of Poland, in the centre of the country’s aerospace industry.

The agreement signed between Graham Chisnall, chairman of FAC, and Marek Bunjy, vice president of the Aviation Valley Cluster, will build links between the nations and supply chains.

Advertisement
ODU RT

Graham Chisnall said: “Connecting with such a compatible organisation in Poland is an important step, which will benefit all our members.

“It is the third international agreement signed on our stand and demonstrates how we can connect with businesses abroad to build networks between nations.

“While we represent businesses mainly in the south and south-east, we look globally for opportunities our members can take advantage of.”

Marek Bunjy, who was one of the founders of the Aviation Valley Cluster, said: “We have 180 members and next year celebrate our 20th anniversary.

“We are very similar to FAC and both are situated in the south-east of their countries.

Advertisement
ODU RT

“Cooperation is very important for us and this agreement will build friendships between British and Polish businesses.”

Konrad Fijolek, mayor of Rzeszow in Poland who was part of the delegation, said: “We are going to many air shows but being at Farnborough is very important.

“We want to make links between businesses so we can support companies in the aerospace, aviation and defence sectors.”

David Clifford, leader of Rushmoor Borough Council, said: “This is another agreement signed that will raise the profile of the borough internationally.”

Advertisement
FIA2026 animated banner
ADS reveals 13-year high for Q1 aircraft orders

Aerospace

ADS reveals 13-year high for Q1 aircraft orders

29 April 2026

According to trade association ADS, commercial aircraft orders rose 9% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to this period last year, reaching 569 orders and marking the highest order number for any Q1 since 2013, largely driven by a 25% increase in single-aisle aircraft orders, indicating that demand for short-haul travel continues to grow.

Regional & City Airports reports strong passenger growth

Aerospace

Regional & City Airports reports strong passenger growth

28 April 2026

Regional & City Airports (RCA) has reported a strong full-year performance across its UK portfolio, with total passenger numbers rising by 23% year-on-year to more than 2.43 million in the 12 months to 31st March 2026.

World’s first pilot facility converts non-recyclable waste plastic to SAF

Aerospace

World’s first pilot facility converts non-recyclable waste plastic to SAF

28 April 2026

A major breakthrough in tackling both waste plastic and aviation emissions has been marked with the opening of the world’s first waste plastics to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot facility.

Smiths Detection’s SDX 10080 SCT achieves ECAC EDS Standard 3.1

Aerospace Security

Smiths Detection’s SDX 10080 SCT achieves ECAC EDS Standard 3.1

28 April 2026

Smiths Detection today announced that its SDX 10080 SCT has received ECAC EDS Standard 3.1 approval for hold baggage and air cargo screening - one of the most rigorous aviation security certifications, recognised across 44 ECAC member states spanning Europe and beyond.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Glasgow Airport hosts emergency training exercise

Aerospace Security

Glasgow Airport hosts emergency training exercise

28 April 2026

Glasgow Airport successfully hosted a multiagency emergency training exercise on Thursday 23rd April, carried out between 7.30pm and 11.30pm, as part of its ongoing commitment to safety, resilience and emergency preparedness.

Aurrigo appoints Mark Gower as Director of Global Airport Operations

Aerospace

Aurrigo appoints Mark Gower as Director of Global Airport Operations

28 April 2026

Aurrigo International, provider of autonomy software, fully autonomous vehicles and mobile robotics platforms, has made the high-profile appointment of Mark Gower in the newly created (non-board) role of Director of Global Airport Operations.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Advertisement
FIA2026 animated banner