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Today is National Engineering Day, a chance to recognise the people and ideas that keep the world moving. At Affinity, engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do. From maintaining airworthy aircraft to pioneering innovative solutions, our skilled engineers and…

Yesterday, Affinity were proud to join The Air League at their Scholarship Awards Reception in London, celebrating the achievements of the 2025 Scholars. Louise Lambert, Head of HR, and Matt Hooton, HR Business Partner, represented Affinity at the event. “The talks were…

Today is National Mentoring Day! At Affinity, mentoring is part of our culture, it’s how we grow together, share expertise, and have each other’s backs. These are just a few examples of how we do this: 👥Management Mentoring Programme – as part of our commitment to developing…

Celebrating 90,000 flying hours! ✈️ We’re proud to announce that this week we reached a major milestone, delivering airworthy aircraft across our three sites for a total of 90,000 flying hours and counting! This achievement reflects the dedication, precision, and teamwork that…

Affinity was proud to take part in the Cranwell Whole Force Station Safety Day, showcasing our commitment to safety culture. Our team hosted engaging stands featuring Zero Harm activities, including an interactive remote-controlled forklift safety game, a control tower safety…

Our Managing Director, Iain Chalmers, features in Aerospace Global News sharing insights on Affinity’s contribution to the aerospace sector. The article by Joanna Bailey highlights our focus on innovation and commitment to high standards, showcasing how we continue to deliver…

✈️ #DidYouKnow? Before joining the UK training fleet, our Phenom aircraft flew 8,500 nautical miles from Brazil to RAF Cranwell, a remarkable journey for a jet designed to teach precision, speed, and multi-engine expertise. 👉 affinityfts.co.uk/our-aircraft #Phenom100 #MeetTheFleet…

💚A recap of International Week of Happiness at Work Week & World Mental Health Day at Affinity! 💚 This week, our team came together to enjoy cakes, conversations, a yoga session, and wellbeing courses, all designed to support a positive workplace culture and promote mental…

✈️ #DidYouKnow? Our Grob 120TP ‘Prefects’ are certified for aerobatic manoeuvres up to +6G and down to -4G – that’s enough to make your stomach flip and your training soar! 🌀  With a lightweight carbon composite airframe and a powerful Rolls-Royce turboprop engine delivering…

Our Managing Director, Iain Chalmers, speaks to Shephard Media in a great article by Lucy Powell, highlighting Affinity’s readiness to meet demands. From fleet availability to the importance of bringing in younger talent. Read more👉shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfa… #Aviation…

Last week our team attended the TrustFlight Users Forum in London. The two-day event brought together aviation professionals to share experiences and explore the future of digital management systems. Our team had the opportunity to contribute to improvement forums, take part in…

2,000 Wheels Serviced! A Look Inside Cranwell’s Wheel and Tyre Bay Cranwell’s Wheel and Tyre Bay recently celebrated a major milestone, servicing its 2,000th aircraft wheel. This achievement is a testament to years of precision, consistency, and technical excellence from the…

✈️ Where careers take flight. At Affinity, our success begins with our people. Hear from our team about what it’s like to work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, and why they choose to grow their careers with us. 🎬 Watch the video and visit our website to explore…

As DSEI 2025 wraps up, our Managing Director Iain Chalmers has spent the week connecting with partners, exploring innovation, and contributing to conversations shaping the future of UK defence. It’s important for us to be part of events like DSEI, not only to meet with our…

At Affinity, we love celebrating the outstanding achievements of our team members through our Excellence Awards 🌟✈️ This month, we’re proud to recognise Mj and Jacob for their exceptional contributions. Mj has made a big impact in a short time, enhancing onboarding, improving…

✈️ Last week, we were pleased to welcome Plaid Cymru MPs Llinos Medi and Liz Saville-Roberts to our Holyhead site. During their visit, they met with aour team, including Managing Director Iain Chalmers, Business Director Alex Davison, Chief Engineer Mark Chard, and Aircraft…

Behind every mission-ready aircraft is a team that delivers excellence. At Affinity, our strength lies in the synergy between our people, our processes, and our purpose. 🎥 In our latest video, Grahaeme Colledge, Technical Strategy Director, and Stephanie McKenzie, Delivery…

Precision. Innovation. Capability. Our capabilities are built around what matters most to you. Safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft. We will soon be sharing our new video which hears from Grahaeme Colledge, Technical Strategy Director and Stephanie McKenzie, Delivery…

Affinity was proud to exhibit at the National Air & Space Camp Industry Day at RAF Syerston, a flagship event connecting cadets from across the UK with leading organisations in aerospace and defence. Through interactive demonstrations of our AEA equipment including survival…

Over the past two weeks, our teams in Lincolnshire and Anglesey were treated to a delicious pizza feast!🍕 A chance to take a break, enjoy the sunshine, and connect over great food. 🙌 This was a small way to say thank you to our brilliant teams for their continued hard work and…