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Delivering the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) during Farnborough Airshow
Delivering the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) during Farnborough Airshow
Last week, the UK was proud to host the first in-person AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) for 2026 on the margins […]
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ADS South West Making a Difference Awards 2026 – Nominate Today
ADS South West Making a Difference Awards 2026 – Nominate Today
Applications are now open for the ADS South West Annual Making a Difference Awards 2026, and we invite you to showcase your […]
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ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Combat Stress
ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Combat Stress
This summer, we’re trading desks for pedals as we take on an epic 350-mile cycle challenge from Belfast to Bristol, passing through […]
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Wiltshire schoolchildren take on USA, Japan, Ukraine and France in international rocketry final
Wiltshire schoolchildren take on USA, Japan, Ukraine and France in international rocketry final
Farnborough (24 July 2026) – A team of students from Abbeyfield School in Chippenham has been crowned the winners of this year’s […]
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£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion ($84.7 billion) of deals have been made on during the first four days of Farnborough International Airshow 353 firm […]
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Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
ADS and SAE International sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen UK aerospace industry engagement in global standards development The agreement will give […]
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First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough (23 July 2026) – ADS, the trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and the Taiwan Excellence […]
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Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde Details and Hollygate Aircraft Components have both received their first Gold Supply Chains for the 21st Century (SC21) awards The award […]
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ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to strengthen UK–India defence and aerospace industrial partnerships The […]
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82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
Farnborough (21 July 2026) – The second day of Farnborough International Airshow has generated £16.4 billion ($22.1 billion) of aircraft deals, […]
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UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
Trade associations ADS (UK) and SJAC (Japan) sign MoU to strengthen UK-Japan defence industrial collaboration The signing took place during the […]
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ADS welcomes Prime Minister Rt Hon Andy Burnham
ADS welcomes Prime Minister Rt Hon Andy Burnham
Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group, welcomes the new Government: The first day in a new job is a perfect time […]
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£36.2 billion in deals done on Day One of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£36.2 billion in deals done on Day One of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£36.2 billion ($48.8 billion) of aircraft deals have been made on day one of Farnborough International Airshow 234 firm aircraft orders […]
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Half-year aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high, ADS finds
Half-year aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high, ADS finds
673 aircraft were delivered in the first six months of 2026, representing the highest half-year delivery total since 2018 Over the first […]
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Trade association ADS surpasses 2,000 member organisations
Trade association ADS surpasses 2,000 member organisations
The trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries has reached 2,000 members More than 400 organisations joined […]
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