Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]
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Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
132 aircraft were delivered in October 2025, an increase of two thirds compared to October 2024 October 2025 aircraft orders fell by […]
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Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Its tax-raising measures are worth […]
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What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
As the aerospace industry rapidly embraces digital capabilities to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, it’s clear that digital transformation is becoming a […]
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Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Maths is the silent engine powering innovation across our sectors. As we mark National Maths Week (15-23 November 2025), it is worth […]
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ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion
ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion
On the 18 November 2025, a major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued […]
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Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Demystifying the language, rediscovering the fundamentals, and rebuilding trust. Across aerospace, defence, and space, organisations are accelerating their adoption of AI to […]
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Our 40+ Special Interest Groups, convene members with specialist knowledge and expertise to network, discuss policy objects and access business opportunities. The […]
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ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
Belfast – ADS today announced that Leslie Orr, Director of ADS Northern Ireland, will retire in February 2026, following a distinguished 15-year […]
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Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
The Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual Use (EGADD) was founded in September 2004, focusing exclusively on all aspects of export […]
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Lowest third quarter for aircraft orders since 2021, ADS reveals
Lowest third quarter for aircraft orders since 2021, ADS reveals
Q3 2025’s aircraft orders fell to their lowest level in four years, dropping by almost half Despite this, production activity has sustained, […]
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Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
ADS Digital Query Platform – Your Peer-to-Peer Advice Tool In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, staying ahead is essential. That’s why ADS is […]
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The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
From 27 July 2025 to 1 August 2025, 22 cyclists from across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors came together for […]
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ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
In its Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary elections next year, ADS calls on the next Scottish Government to prioritise economic growth and […]
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Safran’s Véronique Bardelmann becomes new ADS VP for Aerospace
Safran’s Véronique Bardelmann becomes new ADS VP for Aerospace
Véronique Bardelmann, Vice President Safran UK & Europe, joins the ADS Board as the new Vice President for Aerospace Véronique […]
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