Date: thursday, 15th January 2026
Time: 17:30 – 18:30
Online webinar
As part of the Global Innovators’ Challenge, we’re excited to offer complimentary webinars to all participants, including Air League Members and non-Members alike.
As part of our winter series of webinars, we welcome Affinity Managing Director, Iain Chalmers. This webinar will explore how small and medium-sized enterprises can lead innovation within the aviation sector. We’ll showcase the Electric Aircraft Pathfinder project as a practical example of pioneering sustainable technology and share how introducing advanced tools and technology is transforming life for our engineering teams. The session will highlight the agility and creativity that SMEs bring to shaping the future of flight.
Speaker Bio
Iain has overall responsibility for the Affinity companies as well as being the Accountable Manager for all of their activities regulated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Iain served as a pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor in the Royal Air Force for 22 years, during which time he flew fast jets and served as a Tornado GR4 Squadron Commander. Since leaving the RAF Iain has established himself as an accomplished business leader across a range of service delivery projects both within and outside of the Defence environment.
Motivation: “Supporting the MoD to deliver air capability in an effective and efficient way, and one that ensures a safe and enjoyable environment for students.”
Defining career moment: “Being given the opportunity to lead Affinity. Building a company from scratch and working with the great people in it, to define and deliver a culture that focuses on People and Performance, is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity that rewards me personally and professionally every day.”
To register for this webinar, please click the button below. A Microsoft Teams link will be included in the confirmation email once you’ve registered.
