The UK aerospace sector is showing renewed momentum in developing the next generation of engineers, with major manufacturers and SMEs alike investing in skills, apprenticeships and hands-on training pathways that respond to both industry demand and changing attitudes to education.

In 1809, Cayley published the first clear explanation of the fundamental forces of flight, defining lift, drag, thrust and weight. More importantly, he separated propulsion from lift — a decisive conceptual step that still underpins aircraft design.

ASG AMF, part of Manchester-based ASG Group, has completed a near-£2m investment programme at its Bromborough facility to strengthen machining, inspection and material-handling capability for highly regulated markets.

ASG Aerospace is gearing up for one of the strongest growth cycles the aerospace sector has seen in years. Safran’s decision to establish Safran Tech UK — its first dedicated research and technology centre outside France — signals a major step for one of the industry’s most influential global players.

ASG Group has launched ASG Aerospace, a new unified division created to support resilience across the global aerospace and defence supply chain.

ASG Group is proud to celebrate Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd's remarkable milestone — 7,803 lives saved through world-leading ejection seat technology.

This spring, we will open doors across our sites to welcome the next generation of engineers. These open days will give you the chance to meet our team, explore our advanced manufacturing environments and see how we work together to deliver reliable, progressive, and resilient capability.

ASG Aerospace has welcomed the latest trading update from Rolls-Royce, describing the aero-engine manufacturer’s strengthened Civil Aerospace outlook as a meaningful signal that the long-awaited sector recovery has fully arrived.

As global leaders convene for COP30 this week, ASG Aerospace is advancing its sustainability journey as part of its commitment to decarbonising the sector.

ASG Produmax Ltd in Bradford is proud to announce that it has been officially shortlisted for the 2025 RTC STEM Awards, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators across Yorkshire and the Humber.

ASG Produmax is once again proud to support Bradford Manufacturing Weeks, the flagship initiative that connects manufacturers with schools and young people to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.

Mandy Ridyard, Director of ASG Produmax, has been appointed to the National Manufacturing Commission as part of its newly launched inquiry into how the Government’s Industrial Strategy can best support UK manufacturing SMEs

The new DMG Mori machine, an £900,000 investment, combines 4-axis and optional 5-axis machining with advanced mill-turn capabilities, enabling the production of highly complex geometries on a single platform.

ASG King & Fowler has now received formal Airbus approval for its newly installed, fully automated tartaric sulphuric anodising (TSA) line — a landmark achievement following the successful completion of this major £2 million investment programme.

Last Sunday, ASG Bremerhaven swapped the factory floor for the running track as colleagues laced up their trainers for the Bremerhaven Marathon – and came home with silverware!

From the heart of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA) pavilion at Le Bourget, ASG Group brought a youthful and fresh presence to the show. Representing the next generation of UK advanced manufacturing, a team of emerging leaders from across ASG's network of UK and European sites joined senior executives to connect with international customers and collaborators.

UK-based ASG Group has taken a decisive leap in reinforcing global supply chain resilience with the launch of ASG Aerospace, a new unified division unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

ASG Group supplies high-integrity aerospace components and coatings to global tier-ones, has launched a group-wide initiative to map its material lifecycle—from sourcing to end-of-life—while investing in new treatments that extend component longevity and reduce environmental impact.

ASG TGM, the Preston-based precision machining specialist and part of the ASG Group, has reinforced its position at the cutting edge of UK aerospace manufacturing with the acquisition of a third Mazak VTC 800 5-axis CNC machine, installed at its newly expanded machine shop in Unit 24.

A new operational chapter is unfolding at ASG Bremerhaven, the historic German aerospace manufacturing site and a key part of the ASG Group. Marcus Griep has been appointed as the firm's Operations Manager, marking a return to the company he first joined over two decades ago