Trusted as a Technical Asset

In a featured Q&A published in Manufacturing Today, Derek Jordanou-Bailey, our Chief Engineer for Aerospace, sets out what it takes to operate at the frontier of aerospace electrification and why power density alone is only part of the story.

Every gram matters in an airframe or space launch vehicle. Until we were able to offer our current levels of power density, aerospace electrification simply wasn’t economical. Now it represents a competitive advantage for the operators and manufacturers embracing it. And as Derek explains, what truly sets Helix apart is not just technological leadership but the trust and commitment brought to every partnership. Aerospace is not a transactional industry, and Helix has never treated it as one.

Central to that commitment is our AS9100 certification, the globally recognised quality management standard for aerospace manufacturing, alongside ISO 14001 recognition for our environmental management systems. Both reflect the same principle: that credibility in aerospace is earned through process, rigour, and a genuine understanding of the context in which our systems are deployed.

Derek closes with a reflection on the engineering culture at the heart of it all: a team shaped by intellectual curiosity, practical grounding through apprenticeships, and a genuine sense of ownership.

Read the full Q&A at Manufacturing Today, June 2026