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AUKUS Trilateral Advanced Capabilities Forum bring industry together for first time

ADS, Make UK Defence, SMI, and techUK are delighted to announce the establishment of an “AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum” that will see the participation of 12 Trade Associations representing the Australian, US and UK industry in the aerospace, defence, security, maritime and tech sectors alongside senior government officials from the three allied partners.

Aircraft deliveries are the largest since 2019 & 16% increase on February 2023 backlog

February aircraft deliveries are the highest since 2019 with a total of 76 deliveries and a 3% overall increase compared to February 2023. The month has continued to reinforce the anticipated growth in wide-body deliveries with a 7% increase compared to 2023, this is due to the return of international long-haul travel. 

New Farnborough International Space Show to reconnect the global Space community between 19-20 March 2025

Over 15,500 aircraft on backlog ensures industry remains buoyant despite year-on-year decrease in aircraft orders

15,716 aircraft on backlog order at the end of January 2024 is a 16% increase on January 2023, according to ADS Group. The figures from the UK’s trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors set the tone for a strong work year ahead, with the backlog set to be worth £244bn to the UK. 

ADS Welcomes David Lockwood, CEO of Babcock as new President; Safran’s Nigel Woodford as Aerospace VP; and Airbus’ John Harrison as new ADS Board Member

ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, has today announced the appointment of David Lockwood, CEO of Babcock, as their new President.

2023 was a record-breaking year for Aircraft orders, with Deliveries reaching a five year high, says ADS

Nearly 15,000 Aircraft backlog reflects continued, record-breaking buoyancy of aerospace sector

354% year on year increase in November aircraft orders takes backlog to fourth consecutive record high, with the backlog now standing at 14,839 aircraft on order.

Year to date aircraft orders highest since 2014, as ADS Group calls for supply chain support

Year to date global aircraft orders are the highest since 2014 with 2,188 aircraft orders placed as the UK’s aerospace sector continues to soar in its ongoing recovery.

Backlog orders of aircraft and engines hits a record high as orders continue to surge in 2023, says ADS Group

The latest report from ADS Group, the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors, highlights a whopping 440 per cent increase year on year in aircraft orders compared to August 2022.

MoD, Boeing and Babcock fortify their commitment to Supply Chain Excellence at DSEI 2023

The UK Ministry of Defence, Boeing Defence UK and Babcock International Group today joined the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Framework in a signing ceremony at DSEI 2023

Defence industry adds £9.8 billion to UK economy, ADS Group says

In 2022, the UK’s defence sector added £9.8 billion in value add to the UK economy, while turnover from defence organisations reached £22.8 billion.

ADS comment on UK re-joining Horizon Europe

ADS comment on the UK re-joining Horizon Europe

On track: continued buoyancy in aircraft orders and deliveries

Following a record-breaking first half of 2023, the UK’s aerospace sector continues to be in good health. A new report from ADS, the trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space organisations highlights 112 aircraft orders placed in July.

Northern Ireland aerospace, defence, security and space sectors on track to achieve revenue of £2 billion per year by 2024, ADS Group says

Almost £1 billion in value was added to the economy by Northern Ireland companies in the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors, according to the latest figures from ADS Group.

Record-Breaking Aircraft Orders: Best since 2010

A record-breaking 1,667 orders were placed for global aircraft in the first half of 2023.