Welsh Aviation Network

Welcome to the home of the Welsh Aviation Network.

The Welsh Aviation Network is a group of individuals and businesses that have come together to host an evening event in the vibrant city of Cardiff. Our event is a prime opportunity for aviation professionals to connect with colleagues, customers, and vendors and also to keep up with industry trends.

This year the event will be held on Thursday 12th November 2026 and there will be 160 tickets available! This year the Welsh Aviation Network event will also be at the Leonardo Hotel Cardiff – Formally known as Jurys Inn! The evening will include a 2 course sit-down meal with beer and wine included on the table. The event will start at 13:00 and food will be served from 15:30 onwards. Entertainment on the evening includes a comedian and singer and the tickets cost £75.00 per person.

We are also pleased to announce that our guest speaker for the Welsh Aviation Network event 2026 is Lee Byrne & James Hook.

Lee Byrne is one of the most celebrated Welsh fullbacks of his generation. He earned 46 caps for Wales and was a key member of the historic 2008 Grand Slam-winning campaign, a defining moment in Welsh rugby history. The following year he was selected for the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, making his debut against the Springboks. Best known as one of the celebrated “Fab Four” of Welsh talent alongside Shane Williams, Mike Phillips and James Hook, Lee is now making a name for himself as a pundit and motivational speaker.

James Hook is another Ospreys and Wales great, renowned for his electrifying running style and remarkable versatility across the back line. During his international career, Hook made 81 appearances for Wales, scored 352 points and crossed the try line 13 times, making him one of the highest points scorers in Welsh rugby history. In 2008, James started as first-choice fly-half as Wales clinched the Grand Slam in that season’s Six Nations Championship, delivering a Man of the Match performance in the victory over England. He went on to earn a Lions call-up in 2009, and his career ultimately delivered 295 club appearances across Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester, 81 Test caps, two Grand Slams, two league titles and a Lions tour.

Together, Lee and James promise to deliver an evening of brilliant stories, insights and humour from the highest levels of the sport.

Hotel rooms at the venue are available at a discounted rate. Please reach out using the contact form if you would like to reserve a room.

We hope that you can join us for this once a year Welsh Aviation Network event.

An incredible venue in the heart of Cardiff

Housed in a grand Victorian building in the heart of Cardiff, the Leonardo Hotel will make your evening as spectacular as the city itself! You’ll find the hotel just off Queen Street in the city centre, within walking distance of the city’s top attractions. You can find out more HERE.