Aircraft Research Association Ltd (ARA) has extended its partnership with BAE Systems by signing a long term (framework) agreement to support the company’s future platform developments.
Following site risk assessments, new work health and safety measures have been put into place which will enable a partial re-opening of the ARA site, in line with UK Government guidelines for manufacturing and research facilities. Staff have been trained in the new safe working practices and issued with suitable PPE. We look forward to being able to resume supporting our customers in their ongoing projects and achieving a full operation in the coming weeks. Our priority remains the safety of our staff, customers and visitors and will constantly review our processes.
On 5 March 2020 the ARA team attended Bedford Academy’s National Careers Week event to discuss the world of aerodynamic research and testing with future young professionals.
In response to the latest UK Government advice and our own risk assessments we have decided to temporarily close the ARA site, effective Friday 27th March until further notice. The health and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. In line with the latest Government guidance, our employees are working from home wherever possible. We thank our employees, clients and partners for their understanding in these unprecedented times.
Paul Hutchings CEO – Aircraft Research Association Ltd
At the recent ARA Friends & Family Open Day there was a cake sale in support of The Woodland Trust. The money raised was used to dedicate 3 trees in Stoke Wood, to thank all ARA employees, past and present. Details of the wood can be found here: Stoke Wood
