The BAC 100 programme includes exhibitions, a service of celebration, a mass-kite flight, talks and debates, a procession of ‘Bristol’ vehicles, competitions and new publications. You can find out about the activities taking place at What’s On (all links will take you directly to the BAC100 website for more information) and in the News and Press section.

BAC 100 takes its name from the Bristol Aeroplane Company, which was founded on 19 February 1910 by transport entrepreneur Sir George White. The company’s legacy was passed on to Bristol Siddeley, the British Aircraft Corporation, British Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus and many other companies, some of which are still active in aviation today and continuing to develop innovative technology. You can find out about some of the key events that have taken place since 1910 in The BAC Story section.

Hundreds of thousands of people have worked in aerospace in the city-region over the last hundred years, and the industry continues to be a major employer in the West of England. You can hear some of their stories and contribute your own in the People section.

There will be lots of activities for children taking place during the year, including creative workshops in schools, engineering challenges and aviation-themed competitions. You can see a showcase of children’s work in the Learning Zone along with fact sheets, puzzles, interactive games and information for teachers.

The story of aviation in the West of England is a huge one that covers a wide range of topics from the vision and bravery of the pioneers, the engineering breakthroughs, the transferable technology, the worldwide connections made through flight, the role of aircraft in times of war and the future challenges facing the industry. Some of these – and more – are covered in the collection of Articles.

(From the BAC100 website)