In this episode of Exploring Standards, host Jess is joined by Rob Clements and Danny Lee to discuss the launch of Vaelo Aerospace and the growing opportunities within the aerospace and defence sectors.

The conversation explores why Vaelo was created, the gap it aims to fill in the consultancy market, and why aerospace requires a specialist approach to quality, compliance, and supply chain management.

Rob and Danny share their backgrounds in standards, aerospace, and compliance, and explain how organisations can position themselves to become trusted suppliers within the aerospace and defence supply chain. The episode also introduces the key aerospace quality standards, including AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120, and discusses how these standards help manufacturers, maintenance organisations, and distributors demonstrate capability, consistency, and trust.

The discussion covers the importance of risk management, supply chain assurance, traceability, cybersecurity, and supplier approvals in a sector where quality and safety are critical. With significant investment planned across the UK defence and aerospace industries, Rob and Danny explain why now is an important time for organisations to consider entering the sector, and how specialist support can help businesses bridge the gap between their current capabilities and the requirements of major aerospace and defence customers.

Whether you're already operating in aerospace, looking to expand into the sector, or simply interested in the role standards play in highly regulated industries, this episode provides valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the aerospace supply chain today.

Contact Vaelo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vaelo-aerospace/

Website: https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/

Email: [email protected]