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13 Nov 2025
The Welsh Aviation Network is a group of individuals and businesses that come together to host an evening event in the vibrant city of Cardiff, South Wales. The event is a prime opportunity for aviation professionals to connect with colleagues, customers, vendors and also to keep up with industry trends.
Select the person below who you wish to meet with and get in touch
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.
He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.
Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.
Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.
Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.
He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.
Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.
Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.
Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.
He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.
Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.
Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.
Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Andy Mackay
Business Development Manager - Europe
Andy MacKay joined AJW Group in 2023 as a Business Development Manager for the European region. He is passionate about customer support, care, and sales with a diverse background in the aviation industry and business development. Andy is responsible for nurturing relationships with key customers to harvest and maximise the opportunities arising from our placement in the region and to grow the reach of the business.
He served in the Royal Airforce for 9 years as a technician, followed by 20 years at BAE Systems in various roles including licensed Aircraft Engineer, Technical Representative, Key Account Manager in customer support, Head of Modifications, and Sales and Support Manager for blue chip customers. After a stint in the aviation software industry as a Director of Sales and Support in Europe and Singapore, Andy joined a wire harness MRO where he worked for 10 years as the Director of Sales and Support, delivering exponential revenue growth, growing the customer portfolio, and extending its global presence.
Andy is a dedicated family man and proud father to two. Alongside his family commitments, he has a passion for cooking, travel, live music, and occasionally indulges in a game of golf.
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Tony Whitty
SVP Aircraft & Engine Procurement
Tony Whitty joined AJW in November 2021 as Director of Aircraft and Engine Procurement, responsible for aircraft and engine acquisitions across the Group. Now Senior Vice President Aircraft & Engine Procurement, he brings over 30 years of aircraft remarketing experience with airlines, banks, liquidators, and other aircraft owners.
Tony began his career in aircraft remarketing in 1990 with Fortis Aviation, was one of the founders of Cabot Aviation in 1998, and subsequently worked for Air Partner. He is a committee member and Chairman of The Aviation Club UK and a member of ISTAT.
Tony plays golf at a high level and continues to maintain a low handicap.
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim Akhtar
Director of Engines
Wasim joined AJW Group in January 2019 as a Senior Powerplant Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Slinfold, UK. His expertise and leadership quickly earned him promotions, first to Technical Project Manager, then to Engine Services Manager, and now to Director of Engines.
With extensive experience collaborating with airlines, OEMs, and MROs, Wasim specialises in trading, fleet management, technical support during acquisitions, cost modelling, piece part sales, repairs, deliveries and redeliveries, lease management, contract and technical document reviews, compliance assessments, and shop visit management.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering from the University of South Wales and began his career as an Assistant Mechanic intern at General Electric. He then gained further industry experience as a Powerplant Engineer at TES Aviation Group and Royal Aero GmbH, where he worked across maintenance services, asset management, and OWS. His depth of knowledge and hands-on experience have been instrumental in his success at AJW, where he is highly valued for his technical expertise and strategic insight.
Outside of work, Wasim enjoys watching cricket and spending time with his wife and young family, exploring the natural beauty of West Sussex.
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