The IMechE Aerospace North West special interest group was set up in 2004, as part of the IMechE's Aerospace Division.
The group sits within the IMechE's North Western region and recognises the special place of the aerospace industry in the North West economy.
The special interest group is managed by a committee of volunteers who organise events throughout the year for the benefit of members with an interest in all things Aerospace.
The Institution strives to bring a programme of interesting, relevant and good quality lectures and industry events to the North West to provide members with continuing professional development opportunities, in addition to excellent industry networking.
If you wish to register your interest and receive information on future events, please contact:
You can see our upcoming events below.
Please note that there are no further events planned in 2025. Events for 2026 will be announced soon.
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Event Type: Technical visit
08 October 2026 13:00 to 15:00
AVRO Heritage Museum - Stockport
Join the IMechE Aerospace North West special interest group on a half-day visit to the Avro Heritage Museum.
Located on the historic Woodford Aerodrome near Stockport, the Avro Heritage Museum preserves the legacy of Alliott Verdon-Roe and A.V. Roe & Co (Avro).
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical visit
26 November 2026 00:00 to 00:00
Academy for Skills & Knowledge - Blackburn
The BAE Systems Academy for Skills & Knowledge is a £15.6m investment to ensure their people have the skills ready to continue engineering and manufacturing the military aircraft of the future.
Join the IMechE Aerospace North West division on a visit to the facility, where we will hear from Norman Suchorzewski about how BAE Systems is developing the engineers of the future.
Industry: Aerospace Industries
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Event Type: Technical lecture
29 January 2027 18:00 to 20:00
The Lightning Club - Lancashire
Join us for an engaging heritage lecture exploring the world of flight testing at BAE Systems Warton. Delivered by former Flight Test Engineer Dave Ward, the talk provides a fascinating and often humorous insight into the role of flight test and the experiences gained throughout a career in aerospace engineering.
Industry: Defence