NWAA Member Event – Airbus
10 June | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
TWO EVENTS. ONE FUTURE FOCUSED DAY
Digital Transformation | Skills for the Future | Rate Readiness
Location: Airbus Broughton, Visitors Centre, Chester Road, Broughton, CH4 0DR
Date: Tuesday 10th June
Time: Full-day event (AM + PM sessions) 8.30am to 4.30pm
A day of insight, innovation and real-world impact.
Airbus, in collaboration with NWAA & the Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP), invites you to an exclusive full-day industry event at Broughton. Discover how digital transformation, workforce development and production readiness are reshaping the aerospace sector and what it means for your business.
Day Includes: Keynote speakers, case studies, panel sessions, Q&A, networking, lunch & refreshments
Future-Focused. Performance-Driven.
Unlocking Digital, Skills & Rate Readiness at Airbus Broughton
Morning Session # 1: Digital Transformation & Future Skills
How Airbus is Reimagining Operations and Building the Workforce of Tomorrow:
Take a front-row seat to Airbus’s digital evolution at Broughton — where data-driven operations, automation, and smart technologies are already delivering measurable performance gains.
Key themes include:
- Digitising the shop floor: new tools, smarter workflows, and improved decision-making
- Operational improvements in safety, quality and efficiency
- How Airbus is reskilling and upskilling its workforce to thrive in a digital-first future
- What future skills in aerospace and manufacturing will look like
Afternoon Session # 2: Becoming Rate Ready. In Partnership with AGP | Featuring Case Study from Safran
Preparing for Production at Pace:
As production demand rises, being rate ready is now a business imperative. In this session, you’ll hear how Airbus — and key suppliers like Safran — are transforming operations, culture, and capability to meet future production targets.
Key themes include:
- Airbus Broughton’s approach to scaling operations efficiently and sustainably
- Real-world examples of process improvement and production ramp-up
- Safran’s transformation journey: how they increased rate and built resilience
- How the supply chain can align to meet OEM expectations at pace
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for professionals across the aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and skills ecosystem, including:
- Operations, production, and engineering leads
- L&D, HR and skills development professionals
- Digital transformation and innovation managers
- Aerospace suppliers across all tiers
- Policy makers, training providers, and sector stakeholders
Key Takeaways
Attendees will gain practical insights into:
How digital tools and data are already delivering real value at Airbus
The future skillsets required for a high-performance, tech-enabled workforce
What it truly means to be rate ready — and how to prepare for scale
Hear from Airbus on building operational agility, investing in people, and adapting with speed
How to align your business with the future of aerospace growth
Event Details
Location: Airbus Broughton, Visitors Centre, Chester Road, Broughton, CH4 0DR
Date: Tuesday 10th June
Time: Full-day event (AM + PM sessions) 8.30am to 4.30pm
Full Agenda & Speakers To Be Announced
TWO EVENTS. ONE FUTURE FOCUSED DAY
Digital Transformation | Skills for the Future | Rate Readiness
Whether you’re transforming operations, developing talent, or scaling to meet demand — this is your opportunity to connect with the leaders shaping tomorrow’s aerospace industry.
[NWAA MEMBERS: BOOK HERE] to reserve your place.
