Aerospace

Delivering certificated engineering and manufacturing solutions for aerospace organisations worldwide

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market leading engineering and manufacturing

AFD Systems is a market leader in the aerospace sector and delivers advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions that support the world’s leading aerospace organisations

Aerospace engineering you can trust

Our process and advantage

At AFD Systems, we take a digital-first, engineering-led approach to every aerospace project. Our process integrates:

  • Advanced digital toolsets for modelling, simulation and validation
  • Agile collaboration between design, analysis and manufacturing teams
  • Proven quality control and secure data management systems

Our competitive advantage lies in the combination of our engineering expertise and certified manufacturing capability. We offer turnkey solutions that unify design, analysis and certification support, innovation in polymer additive technology for cabin interiors, radomes and tooling, and reliability backed by secure systems and security-cleared personnel.

Our approach enables our clients to operate with confidence in the most demanding aerospace environments.

About AFD Systems

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by global aerospace and UK defence organisations.

With over 600 successfully completed engineering projects across 70 fixed-wing and rotary platforms, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers robust and technically-advanced solutions that drive the industry forward.

Headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England, AFD Systems is committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement and a purpose to address complex challenges that contribute to a safer, more secure world.

Why choose AFD Systems?

AFD Systems acts as a seamless extension of client teams, combining advanced digital manufacturing technologies with deep engineering insight to accelerate project outcomes. Clients choose AFD Systems for:

  • Agile and efficient delivery
  • Reliable, trusted collaboration
  • High-quality, repeatable output
  • On-time, on-budget performance

our approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our clients’ mission goals:

  • CUSTOMER-CENTRIC | From beginning to end
  • INTEGRITY | In all that we do
  • INNOVATION | To remain in front
  • ONE TEAM | Making us stronger together

Standards and accreditations

AFD Systems is fully accredited and certified to deliver additive manufacturing solutions across a range of tightly controlled sectors. Our operations adhere to the following standards:

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With 600+ projects across 70 platforms including fixed-wing, rotary, UAVs, drones and land systems, AFD delivers advanced solutions that drive industries forward.

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