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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Seven year high for aircraft deliveries, ADS reveals
Seven year high for aircraft deliveries, ADS reveals
118 aircraft were delivered in August 2025, the largest number of aircraft deliveries for the month of August since 2018 August […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Scotland grew by more than half since the pandemic, ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Scotland grew by more than half since the pandemic, ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £3.7 billion to Scotland’s economy in 2024, growth of 55% since 2020 More people […]
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Highest year-to-date aircraft deliveries since 2019, ADS reports
Highest year-to-date aircraft deliveries since 2019, ADS reports
In July 2025, 116 aircraft were delivered, the highest year-to-date figures since 2019 with 712 aircraft deliveries recorded in the first seven […]
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Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting is becoming increasingly important across the aerospace and defence sectors, including for SMEs. GHG reporting helps identify […]
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Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Introduction The publication of the Spending Review, the Industrial Strategy and the Trade Strategy in June 2025 brought a range of financial measures […]
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UK Economy Shows Resilience – ADS Sectors Stepping Up
UK Economy Shows Resilience – ADS Sectors Stepping Up
The latest UK economic data is in, and there’s cause for cautious optimism beneath the headlines. UK GDP rose by +0.4% in […]
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Driving Real Supply Chain Connections: ADS’ B2B Engagement Successes
Driving Real Supply Chain Connections: ADS’ B2B Engagement Successes
In the first half of 2025, ADS has continued to deliver high-impact B2B supply chain development engagements, connecting our members directly with […]
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Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q2 Update
Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q2 Update
The second round of aerospace focused special interest group (SIG) have recently reconvened for the second quarter with strong momentum. Several common […]
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