December 31, 2025

Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals

Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals

239 commercial aircraft orders were placed in November 2025, representing a 203% increase compared to the same month last year Four times […]

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December 16, 2025

Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026

Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026

Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business […]

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December 2, 2025

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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November 26, 2025

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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November 24, 2025

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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November 21, 2025

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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November 19, 2025

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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November 17, 2025

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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November 10, 2025

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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November 5, 2025

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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October 31, 2025

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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October 16, 2025

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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October 13, 2025

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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