Market-leading Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing

With over 600 successfully completed projects across a plethora of air, land and sea platforms, we help to deliver advanced solutions that drive industries forward.

AFD Systems is headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England and is driven by a clear purpose:

We help world leading organisations solve complex engineering challenges through innovation and collaboration, contributing to a safer and more secure world.

We have a highly specialised, qualified and experienced team across the fields of Systems Integration, Airframe Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Solutions, Cabin Interiors Engineering, High Intensity Test Rigs and Innovative Tooling Solutions.

About AFD SYSTEMS

AFD Systems is known globally for its work supporting aerospace and UK defence supply chains, while it also has in-depth expertise in highly technical and regulated sectors such as medical, motorsport, nuclear, rail and space.

Our client base includes the world’s leading aerospace OEMs and bodies, such as Airbus, Boeing and UK CAA & EASA Part 21J design organisations, as well as prime defence contractors like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Babcock and Raytheon UK.

Beyond aerospace and defence, AFD also supports companies in similarly complex sectors. These include medical device manufacturers, research organisations and specialist product developers, as well as low-volume, high-performance vehicle and motorsport manufacturers. In the nuclear sector, we support operators such as Sellafield and others working in high-risk environments.

AFD also works with clients across the rail industry, including organisations such as Bombardier. In the rapidly growing space sector, we support groups such as Airbus Defence & Space and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Our Approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our customer expectations.

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

Meet the team+

Case Studies+

What we do+

“AFD provided valuable support to a complex and challenging upgrade involving our customer, production and maintenance organisations, our US design office, and the responsible Military Aviation Authority. AFD always responded positively and effectively to support requests and their involvement in critical design reviews became essential in closing down queries and clarifying engineering decisions.”

Johannes Hien - Head of Design, Tenencia Aerospace Design

“AFD was able to bring extensive experience in composite design and structural testing to a complex programme. During the test campaign, the AFD CVE/Witness diligently carried out their duty to ensure test article conformity, and to execute the test in accordance with the Test Plan intent. Post‐test, AFD was able to process the results and deliver the required documents without delay, enabling GVH to receive the Supplemental Type Certificate in a timely manner.”

Jaco Loubser - Programme Director, Nova Systems

“It was important for Eirtech to create an optimum design team for this high-profile project. The level of scrutiny from EASA was intensified owing to the problems that have plagued the MAX aircraft. From past experience, involving AFD from the out-set was a ‘no brainer’ for such a complex structural installation. They impressed from start to finish!”

Keith McKercher - Director of Engineering, Eirtech Aviation Services