<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[VAELO Aerospace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping industry enter aerospace & defence supply chains with systems that actually work]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:11:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Project NYX: What £10 Million in Autonomous Defence Means for UK Supply Chains]]></title><description><![CDATA[£10 million is now being invested into autonomous Defence capability under Project NYX - and the opportunity extends far beyond drone manufacturers.
For UK Precision Engineering, Manufacturing, and Storage &#38; Distribution businesses, this is another clear signal about where future Aerospace &#38; Defence supply chains are heading next.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/project-nyx-what-10-million-in-autonomous-defence-means-for-uk-supply-chains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0839d60b9e4f37fd271abb</guid><category><![CDATA[Precision Engineering]]></category><category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Storage and Distribution]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_83cb78056fd14d99acbb32c2eba27ff8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Defence Is Spending Billions – Are you ready to be part of it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Defence is investing billions. The question is: will your business be ready to compete for it?]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/uk-defence-is-spending-billions-are-you-ready-to-be-part-of-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05ec2a590248d168bc37ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:42:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a16bc2_0751bd9d9d944ef4bf0af76df296d27f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Storage and Distribution Enters Aerospace and Defence (the right way)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many Storage and Distribution companies, entering Aerospace and Defence is less about changing the operation and more about strengthening control, traceability, and consistency. This article explores what AS9120 really requires and how businesses can position themselves as trusted Aerospace suppliers.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/how-storage-and-distribution-enters-aerospace-and-defence-the-right-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0478767848442a572f107d</guid><category><![CDATA[Storage and Distribution]]></category><category><![CDATA[AS9120]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:18:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_f8741fe9210f4fc3b1961fa6babdddb5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[XO Helicopters, Norway, Achieves AS9120 Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[XO Helicopters successfully passed their AS9120 external audit with zero nonconformities, observations, or opportunities for improvement, demonstrating a highly effective aerospace quality management system.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/xo-helicopters-norway-achieves-as9120-certification</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0196ba522ae05c442127f9</guid><category><![CDATA[Storage and Distribution]]></category><category><![CDATA[AS9120]]></category><category><![CDATA[Helicopter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Our Latest Projects]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:48:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_5acdff635606401cbc43717ae982000f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Manufactures Enter Aerospace &#38; Defence (and what holds them back)]]></title><description><![CDATA[From PCB manufacturing to drone assembly and composites, many manufacturers already have the capability for aerospace. This article explains what’s missing, how AS9100 applies, and how to build the control needed to enter the aerospace supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/how-manufacturing-businesses-break-into-aerospace-and-defence-and-what-usually-holds-them-back</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4e8215e3a88e8e09d21b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:43:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_e15e74ac5e2a477ab158425d4466eb83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Precision Engineering Enters Aerospace and Defence (and what holds them back)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most precision engineering companies already have the capability for aerospace - CNC machining, tight tolerances, and CMM inspection. This article explains what’s missing, why AS9100 matters, and how to build the control needed to enter the aerospace supply chain.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/how-precision-engineering-companies-break-into-aerospace-and-defence-and-what-usually-holds-them-ba</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4e4f35e3a88e8e09d1ae7</guid><category><![CDATA[Precision Engineering]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:30:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_bd56534ce5fc48e8861a448fd7380cf1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[OEMs, Primes, and Tier 1's - How the Aerospace Supply Chain Really Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[OEMs, Primes, and Tier 1 suppliers define how the Aerospace supply chain operates - but they also determine who gets access to it. This article explains how the structure really works, why requirements like AS9100 cascade down the chain, and what most businesses are missing when trying to break into Aerospace.]]></description><link>https://www.vaeloaerospace.com/post/oems-primes-and-tier-1-suppliers-how-the-aerospace-supply-chain-really-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e4d017a96d49e56ec2885d</guid><category><![CDATA[Aerospace Basics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Precision Engineering]]></category><category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Storage and Distribution]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f575fe_88a3282546ac4f9cb898d4bd86876512~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Danny Lee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Actually Happens During an AS9100 Audit (And What Auditors Are Really Looking For)]]></title><description><![CDATA[AS9100 audits are not about catching businesses out — they are about understanding how an organisation actually operates. 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