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Industry Facts & Figures 2024
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing and innovative services. Our true value extends beyond our economic footprint, underpinning UK society, families and our way of life.
The 2024 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial backbone of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
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ADS Welcomes Alan Henning as new Chair of Northern Ireland Council
ADS Welcomes Alan Henning as new Chair of Northern Ireland Council
Alan Henning, Director of Operations Commercial Seating and Managing Director of Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, has been appointed as Chair of the […] Read more
ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
The UK aerospace sector has continued to demonstrate robust growth and innovation, contributing significantly to the national economy and maintaining its position […] Read more
Stagnation in global supply chain feeds lowest October aircraft deliveries since 2021, says ADS Group
Stagnation in global supply chain feeds lowest October aircraft deliveries since 2021, says ADS Group
79 aircraft deliveries in October 2024 represents the lowest for the month since 2021 and 25% down on October 2023. Aircraft orders […] Read more
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Press release British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability […] Read more
UK SAF supplies up 45% year-on-year
UK SAF supplies up 45% year-on-year
Written by ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham What’s new? Provisional statistics show that approximately 141 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel[1] […] Read more
Celebrating Maths Week England
Celebrating Maths Week England
Written by ADS Head of Policy, Nathan Mathiot This week (11-17 November 2024), we’re thrilled to support Maths Week England — a […] Read more
Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […] Read more
UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Ahead of International Trade Week (11-15 November) next week, we wanted to take […] Read more
Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer
Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer
103 suppliers registered to participate in last week’s Meet the Buyer, the largest of the event series organised by ADS 18 buyers […] Read more
Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Written by ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone The Autumn Budget delivered this week was highly anticipated for several reasons; this was the […] Read more
The Importance of Human Rights and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to Modern Companies
The Importance of Human Rights and the Modern Slavery Act 2015 to Modern Companies
Written by Brinley Salzmann, ADS Director – Overseas & Exports The whole subject of Human Rights is extremely broad and can be […] Read more
Aircraft production ramps up in Q3, but not enough to avoid decline in current 2024 deliveries, says ADS Group
Aircraft production ramps up in Q3, but not enough to avoid decline in current 2024 deliveries, says ADS Group
Despite a reasonable quarterly performance of 295 aircraft deliveries, the most deliveries of any post-pandemic Q3, year-to-date deliveries remain 7.5% lower than […] Read more
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