ADVISORY NETWORK
We work closely with experts from across industry, academia, research organisations and Government.
Our Advisory Network brings together the sector’s diverse expert community to advise and make recommendations to the ATI on a wide variety of topics, structured through six Advisory Groups.
Each Advisory Group is chaired by the ATI with membership made up of senior representatives across industry, RTOs, academia and government from all corners of the UK. Advisory Groups meet at least quarterly, with the aim of discussing and advising on topics such as the challenges and opportunities that the aerospace sector is currently facing, and the development of technology roadmaps. We bring all six groups together annually to promote information sharing and debate.
Technology Advisory Group (TAG)
Chaired by the ATI’s CTO, Jacqueline Castle, the Technology Advisory Group (TAG) feeds into our technology strategy for UK aerospace and the ATI Programme. It also provides leadership and guidance to the other Advisory Groups.
| Jahan Ali | Spirit Aerospace |
| Mark Bentall | Airbus |
| John Collins | GE Aerospace |
| Justin Dalton | GKN Aerospace |
| Iain Gray | Cranfield University |
| Marc Holme | Evolito |
| Andy Lawrence | EPSRC |
| James McMicking | ZeroAvia |
| Iain Minton | BAE Systems |
| Alan Newby | Rolls-Royce |
| Giovanni Raimondi | Safran |
| Steve Rooks | DSTL |
| Sam Turner | HVMC |
| Simon Webb | WMG |
Net Zero Technology Advisory Group (NZ-TAG)
The primary role of the NZ-TAG is to inform our zero-carbon-emission and ultra-efficient aircraft technology strategy which includes roadmaps for hydrogen-powered, battery-electric, hybrid-electric and SAF-fuelled aircraft. The NZ-TAG is chaired by Dr Alex Thirkell, Advanced Technologist – Advanced Systems and Propulsion.
| Lewis Boyd | Parker-Meggitt |
| Max Brown | GKN Aerospace |
| Darren Browning | Dstl |
| Jon Carrotte | Loughborough University – NCCAT |
| Ody Charalampopoulos | Honeywell |
| Jonathan Chestney | Dowty Propellers |
| Paul Clarke | Cranfield Aerospace Solutions |
| Simon Cozens | Airbus |
| Chris Dudfield | Intelligent Energy |
| Mike Durham | Hybrid Air Vehicles |
| Chris Gerada | University of Nottingham – PEMC |
| Chez Hall | University of Cambridge – Whittle Lab |
| Chris Hughes | Spirit AeroSystems |
| Peter Ireland | Oxford University |
| Panagiotis Laskaridis | Cranfield University |
| Kalyani Menon | Collins Aerospace |
| Mukesh Patel | Evolito |
| Phil Whiffin | Warwick Manufacturing Group |
| Ken Young | Rolls-Royce |
Cross-Cutting Technology Advisory Group (CC-TAG)
The CC-TAG helps to inform our cross-cutting enabling technology strategy, including capabilities for whole aircraft design and analysis, manufacturing and assembly, operations and end-of-life. The CC-TAG is chaired by Angelo Emmi, Senior Technologist – Structure, Manufacturing & Materials.
| Matthew Cawood | AMRC |
| Kathy Christofidou | University of Sheffield |
| Russell Hall | HVMC |
| David Hallam | Dstl |
| David-Ramay Harrar | Airbus |
| Colm Higgins | Queens University Belfast |
| Spencer Jeffs | Swansea University |
| Stella Job | Grazebrook Innovation |
| Mark Jones | Conetz |
| Denzil Lawrence | Boeing |
| Alan Moore | Spirit AeroSystems |
| Andrew Portsmore | GKN Aerospace |
| Andrew Roberts | Airbus |
| Ben Saunders | Rolls-Royce |
| Phil Scott | Hamble Aerostructures |
Modelling Advisory Group (MAG)
The MAG helps to inform our modelling strategy for the development of aircraft, market and sustainability models. The MAG is chaired by David Debney, Head of Technology – Whole Aircraft.
| James Cole | Mott MacDonald |
| John Doherty | Uni of Surrey |
| Ian Ephgrave | GE Dowty |
| Jon Gorman | CAA |
| Chris Lynas | Airbus |
| Matthew Orchard | Zero Emissions Aerospace |
| Christopher Royle | Rolls-Royce |
| Andreas Schaefer | UCL |
| Darrell Swanson | Swanson Aviation |
| Andy Wheeler | University of Cambridge |
| Norman Wood | GKN Aerospace |
Sustainability Advisory Group (SAG)
Chaired by the ATI’s CEO, Gary Elliott, this group provides an objective and neutral view of the environmental impact of aviation and the steps that need to be taken to reach Net Zero by 2050.
| Stuart Hawksworth | HSE |
| Brian Davidson | Fathom Consulting |
| Michael Pustlauk | Equinor |
| Lahiru Ranasinghe | EasyJet |
| Prof David Lee | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Rose Armitage | CCC |
| Ian Jopson | NATS |
| Jonathon Counsell | IAG |
| James Cox | Bristol Airport |
| John Beasley | Arup |
| Helen Leadbetter | CAA |
International Advisory Group (IAG)
This group’s primary role is to understand and share information on international policy developments and programme opportunities. The IAG is chaired by Chris Low, Senior Manager – International Relations.
| David Brodie | GKN Aerospace |
| Justin Davies-Trigg | Innovate UK |
| Joeri de Ruyter | Honeywell |
| Roger Gardner | UK-ARC |
| Steve Goddard | Honeywell |
| Kalyan Hazra | NCC |
| Dan Hodson | Airbus |
| Chris McClean | Spirit |
| Kevin Mee | NCC |
| Louise Mothersole | Innovate UK |
| Edward Jinks | Siemens |
| Kayleigh Phillips | Nottingham University |
| Steve Raynes | Airbus |
| Charles Smith | Thales |
| Samuel Taylor | DBT |
| Myles Taylor | GE Aviation |
| Gary Way | Rolls-Royce |
| Greg Wells | Rolls-Royce |
