September 25, 2018

Who holds the power in EU Aviation Agreements?

Who holds the power in EU Aviation Agreements?

It was recently reported that Chris Grayling had written to all the transport ministers from EU27 countries in an attempt to secure […]

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How will Aerospace be affected by No Deal?

How will Aerospace be affected by No Deal?

Government Technical Notices Yesterday the Government published a third round of Technical Notices, laying out what the UK will do in the […]

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August 29, 2018

Brexit: Will no deal ground aircraft in March 2019?

Brexit: Will no deal ground aircraft in March 2019?

As the date of the UK’s exit from the European Union comes closer without agreement on an orderly withdrawal, more focus is […]

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August 10, 2018

FIA Recap – SMEs’ big role in aerospace

FIA Recap – SMEs’ big role in aerospace

Written by Kirsty Templeton With the Prime companies such as Airbus, BAE System and Boeing grabbing the headlines at Farnborough it is […]

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August 1, 2018

FIA18 Recap: Women in Aviation and Aerospace

FIA18 Recap: Women in Aviation and Aerospace

Aerospace is a world-leading sector which generates well-paid jobs, high-tech exports and sustainable growth across the country; to sustain this industry we […]

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July 30, 2018

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

Farnborough International Airshow tends to catch the eye with its dramatic announcements about major aircraft and engine deals. However, the Airshow is […]

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July 12, 2018

ADS and CAA Brexit contingency planning

ADS and CAA Brexit contingency planning

At the beginning of this week, the Civil Aviation Authority updated its website to add a section on EU Exit to cover […]

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July 9, 2018

Sustainable Aviation: reducing noise pollution

Sustainable Aviation: reducing noise pollution

When we think of pollution, we probably think of Carbon Dioxide, or perhaps plastics. Yet noise is a pollutant as well – […]

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June 13, 2018

US Trade Forum with Boeing, DIT and BEIS

US Trade Forum with Boeing, DIT and BEIS

On Tuesday June 5th ADS welcomed 19 member UK aerospace companies to its first trade forum of the year. ADS, the Department […]

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June 11, 2018

Industrial Strategy successes must not be overlooked

Industrial Strategy successes must not be overlooked

Today The Guardian reports that some UK business organisations have joined with Opposition parties Labour and the Liberal Democrats in calling on […]

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June 5, 2018

Achieving an environmentally sustainable aerospace industry

Achieving an environmentally sustainable aerospace industry

As a large and growing industry currently  dependent on fossil fuels, aviation is clearly at the forefront of efforts to reduce and […]

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June 1, 2018

Trump, steel and protectionism

Trump, steel and protectionism

After originally exempting the EU, Canada and Mexico from steel and aluminium import tariffs, the US removed their exemptions today. All three […]

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Bloomfield School with their rocket
May 25, 2018

Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals

Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals

This week saw the national finals of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge at BMFA Buckminster near Grantham. Schools from across the country […]

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May 21, 2018

Civil drones: the world of the future

Civil drones: the world of the future

They have been the subject of science fiction for decades, but drones are arriving on our shores in ever-increasing numbers. As the […]

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Aerospace All Party Parliamentary Group visits Cranfield University

Aerospace All Party Parliamentary Group visits Cranfield University

Last week the Aerospace All Party Parliamentary Group, chaired by Chris Matheson MP, were welcomed to the world renowned Cranfield University, by […]

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