Western Aerospace Centre

The Centre is part of the Aerospace Industries Division of the IMechE.

The Honorary Secretary, Pauli Markkanen MEng CEng MIMechE can be reached by emailing wacsec@imeche.org

WACCommittee2010.pdf[ PDF 74 KB]
WAC Objectives [ PDF 80 KB]

Western Aerospace Centre Prize

A Recognition of Continuing Professional Development

The purpose of the prize is to encourage the further professional development of young engineers living and working in the West of England and South Wales, following graduation with a first degree.

Prize Presentation Evening - Monday 19th April 2010

The four finalists selected from the many entries received enjoyed a full day with the Red Arrows.

At the prize evening held on April 19th at University of Bristol, the four finalists presented before an interested audience before the assessment committee selected Rhys Philips as the winner.  Rhys received a £500 first prize.  Runner up cash prizes were also awarded.

"Electrostatic discharge in Carbon-fibre Composite Aircraft Structures"
Rhys Philips, EADS

Annual Prestige Lecture

2010 Prestige Lecture – Monday 1st November 2010

The Prestige Lecture 2010 will be held on Monday 1st November 2010 and we are pleased to announce that Richard Varvill (Technical Director and Chief Designer of Reaction Engines) will be speaking.  More details will appear here closer to the event, and we hope to see you for this special event.