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Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.
Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
ADS members consistently report ambition to grow, and the demand signals across all four of our sectors are strong. Conversations with Government […]
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Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space
Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space
The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […]
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Introduction to our Head of Defence Commercial
Introduction to our Head of Defence Commercial
Hi I’m Ieuan Trigger. I am the Head of Defence Commercial at ADS joining back in mid-April and it has been a […]
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Record breaking aircraft deliveries in July 2024 as industry rallies, despite wider complications
Record breaking aircraft deliveries in July 2024 as industry rallies, despite wider complications
120 aircraft were delivered in July 2024, outpacing every other month this year to date and representing the largest July delivery rate […]
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Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like
Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like
The Friday of Farnborough International Airshow 2024 was ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’ day, when an incredible 27,000 visitors came through the gates to […]
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Membership Survey 2024 – Help shape the future of ADS
Membership Survey 2024 – Help shape the future of ADS
Our focus remains on delivering exceptional member value tailored to your needs year after year. We invite you to share your experiences […]
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ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief
ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief
It is an area that has been shrouded in controversy for several years, but new rules on contracting out R&D activities, introduced […]
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AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
Following April’s inaugural Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) meeting in Washington DC, the second AUKUS ACIF meeting took place on 24 July […]
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The Right to Protest Peacefully
The Right to Protest Peacefully
ADS’ statement on the right to protest peacefully: The right to a peaceful protest is one that is critical to UK society. […]
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A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!
A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!
Written by Andrew Cronin, Aerospace Policy Adviser In the wake of the economic challenges facing the UK as set out by the […]
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UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title
UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title
The UK Youth Rocketry Champions, Ampleforth College Rocket Club, have won the international edition of the competition, marking the UK’s second consecutive […]
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Deals announced at 2024 Farnborough International Airshow worth £13bn for the UK, says ADS Group
Deals announced at 2024 Farnborough International Airshow worth £13bn for the UK, says ADS Group
Total deals announced so far at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 are worth at least £13bn to the UK at current prices Overall, […]
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Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
The UK, French and German aerospace and defence trade associations are partnering to develop Aero Excellence™ International. The initiative will be a dynamic, […]
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Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets
Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets
2024 Northern Ireland Facts and Figures report from ADS Group highlights that aerospace, defence, security and space sector turnover reached £2.2bn last […]
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£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group GBP39.3bn (USD51bn) of deals on Day One at […]
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