Metal Seagulls

13/07/2026

Metal Seagulls Ltd Announces Wind-Down of Operations and Asset Sale

Pembrokeshire-based light aviation specialist to close operations in a solvent, orderly wind-down;

production and workshop equipment now available for sale.
HAVERFORDWEST, PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES — Metal Seagulls Ltd, a light aviation specialist based at Haverfordwest Airport, today announces a voluntary, solvent wind-down of its operations
Following a review of operating costs, the directors have concluded that it is no longer commercially viable to continue the hangar operation in its current form. The company will wind down its hangar based activities in an orderly manner over the coming months, and a range of production and workshop equipment is now being made available for sale to interested parties.

“We are sad to see Metal Seagulls close its hangar doors after nearly eleven years of service, but it is the right decision with the economic and personal challenges faced by the company and its directors at this time,” explains Jonathan Porter, Director of Metal Seagulls Ltd. Jonathan is currently managing on-going mobility challenges after a leg injury in 2025 and has not been able to provide a great deal of physical support to the workshops for the last nine months.

“This has not been an easy decision, but after a thorough review of our cost base, the directors believe it is the right one for the business,” adds Patricia Porter, Director of Metal Seagulls Ltd. “We are grateful to our customers, suppliers and the wider light aviation community for their support over the years, and we intend to work closely with clients during the wind-down to keep disruption to a
minimum, ensuring where possible ongoing support as applicable.”
The company expects to suspend hangar operations at the end of August 2026 and complete the wind down in the months that follow.

Current Assets Available for Sale

All items are offered subject to contract, on an as-seen, as-is, where-is basis, with no warranties given or implied. Full package details and indicative pricing are available on request.

CNC Light Aviation Fabrication Cell

Kimla combination CNC router/mill/plotter with 4-axis oscillating knife and 4-axis aggregate head
option on the mill/router, with a 2.5m x 1.5m bed and up to 400mm Z axis, a high vacuum bed with a ten-position automatic tool changer and auto-switching between the three heads. The unit is supported by a Becker vacuum system and a vision dust extraction system, and is capable of machining non-ferrous materials including aluminium, copper, plastics, foam, cloth, wood and similar materials. Tooling, jigs and associated accessories are included.

3.1m x 120 tonne 5-axis CNC Morgan Rushworth press brake with laser guards, general and aviation specific tooling, including 3mm and 6mm punch and die sets and tooling specific to the production of fuel tanks and leaf-spring undercarriage legs for light aircraft.
This groupage represents a capable, ready-to-use production cell for light aviation metalwork, ideal for work with 6061-T6 and 2024-T3 materials, amongst others. This cell may be sold as is or as an
ensemble with an introduction to existing customers and their programmes for production.

Moulds
A selection of moulds for light aircraft engine cowls and related composite components.

Wide Range of Associated Tooling and Other Assets, including:
• Electric forklift (Hyster)
• Box pan folder
• English wheel
• Manual beading machine (essential for fuel tank production)
• Electric 4’ Guillotine (1.6mm steel/2mm aluminium)
• Industrial racking and shelving
• Hypertherm Plasma cutter and table
• Drill press
• Band saw
• Media blast cabinet
• Various workshop equipment items

Enquiries regarding the above assets should be directed to
Jonathan Porter T: +44 7502 593 671 e: [email protected]

About Metal Seagulls Ltd
Founded in 2016 and operating from Haverfordwest Airport, Pembrokeshire since 2021, Metal Seagulls has served the light aviation community across the UK, Ireland, Iceland, the Falkland Islands and Africa, providing parts, components, custom fabrication, CNC production and builder support services to homebuilders, OEMs and specialist operators worldwide.

The directors wish to thank all customers, suppliers, partners and supporters for their loyalty and encouragement over the years and will do everything reasonably possible to support a smooth
transition for those the company works with.

29/04/2026

The sun is always shining above the clouds... we just need to climb there. With the Popham Microlight event this weekend the Metal Seagulls Team wish all sunny skies without the need to climb through clouds.

Unfortunately our team won't make it there this year, as Jonathan continues his recovery from leg issues (he is improving but it takes time to heal), and the other Seagulls are busy in the workshop with ongoing developments.

We wish we could be with you all, and hope to see you all soon!

Have a fun time at Popham Airfield with British Microlight Aircraft Association this weekend - may the sun greet you each morning and the winds be favourable every day.

Team Metal Seagulls

28/04/2026

Aerobility Charity does an amazing job with inspiring and supporting those with both visible and non-visible disabilities through aviation and related activities. Metal Seagulls director Jonathan Porter (also known as Captain Yaw) paid them a visit last week, thanking the team for their support during last year's health challenges with his leg, and catching up with developments at this impressive charity based at Blackbush Airport in the UK

31/03/2026

Another spring day... test flying, repairs and shipping engines and props.

We have had many visitors to the hangar at Haverfordwest this week already... and bookings for various services in the coming weeks.

Next week Jonathan will be out of the country, and unobtainable due to no or only intermittent coverage where he will be.

Please contact Patricia Mawuli (usual number +44 07502 593671 ) will be forwarded for the week) for any urgent needs between Easter and 13th April 2026.

Last orders to be shipped this week before midday Thursday 2nd April 2026, please.

(Picture for attention... do you recognise this place??)

23/02/2026

Timely reminder regarding restricted bypass lines on injected engines such as ULPOWER and Rotax 91x iS

The Metal Seagulls team regularly get asked how the restricted or***ce works on modern injected aircraft engines (ULPower, Rotax 912iS, Rotax 915iS, 916iS) -...

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yearwww.metalseagulls.co.uk +44 7502 593 671

19/12/2025

UK CAA 100g rule for drones... The UK drone and model aircraft rules are changing from Jan 2026 ...summary diagram from CAA below.

16/12/2025

I think many of our pilots would understand Einstein's frustration.... that is why we do flight planning and refer to it regularly... it is always important to know where we are going.

When Einstein took the train from Princeton University, a conductor boarded to check passengers' tickets. When he reached Einstein, he began searching his jacket pockets for his ticket but couldn't find it. He then looked in his trouser pockets, then in his small carry-on suitcase, without success. Finally, he started looking on the seat next to him…

Seeing this, the controller said to him:

— Dr. Einstein, I know who you are, everyone here knows you, and I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry.

Einstein nodded in gratitude. The conductor continued punching the tickets of the other passengers, but as he was about to move into the next carriage, he saw Einstein on his knees, searching under his seat for his ticket.

Intrigued, the controller returned to the great physicist and said to him:

— As I told you, we all know who you are, it's not a problem, so please drop this ticket!

Einstein then looked up at him and replied:

— Thank you, young man, I too know who I am. But what I don't know is where I'm going! That's why I keep looking for my ticket!

{PS}

12/12/2025

Sometimes we need to access a machine remotely to check a setup with a client. Layney recently set up a long distance connection to enable cross checking of a machine configuration and programme using a combination of Teams and WhatsApp... in real time - with decisions taken and code adjusted as needed. No matter where you are in the world, if you have a decent internet connection, we can work to get your parts machined with our incredible team.

Kudos to Layney and Patricia for achieving a complicated production component and link in real-time clarification through creative comms developments

11/12/2025

Looking for an internship/work experience for a few days in the run up to/over the seasonal break? (Days and times to be agreed)

Must be 17+, passionate about engineering (computer/ mechanical), ready to attempt a wide range of tasks, good humoured, excellent maths and IT skills a bonus. Working in Haverfordwest area. Non-smoker. Good humoured and able to work with an eccentric person.

DM your CV / application - please do not call (we asked nicely)