Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […]
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ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK aerospace sector faces ongoing challenges […]
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ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK defence sector faces an […]
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2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
On 11 June 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her first Spending Review (SR) to Parliament. Budget allocations for […]
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‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
‘De-risk defence’ to improve financing climate for defence sector
New collaborative paper from leading industry bodies sets out clear priorities to enhance the financing environment for defence sector businesses It calls […]
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Three quarters increase in aircraft orders in first quarter of 2025, ADS data shows
Three quarters increase in aircraft orders in first quarter of 2025, ADS data shows
521 aircraft orders placed in Q1 2025 is a 73% improvement on Q1 2024, with growing demand for both single-aisle and wide-body […]
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Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […]
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Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
February 2025 aircraft orders are up almost two thirds compared to 2024 figures 86 aircraft deliveries in February 2025 represents the highest […]
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New Year rebound as aircraft orders and deliveries spike
New Year rebound as aircraft orders and deliveries spike
January 2025 aircraft orders increased 168% compared to last year’s figures, reaching 91 orders. 71 aircraft deliveries in January 2025 represents the […]
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Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
With global aircraft deliveries declining and with orders too significantly down, ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham outlines the issues faced by […]
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Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […]
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Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Written by ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone The Autumn Budget delivered this week was highly anticipated for several reasons; this was the […]
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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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Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today to welcome you to the Farnborough International Airshow. This is a great […]
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UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group
UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group
483 aircraft were ordered in the first six months of 2024, down significantly from the record-high order book of H1 2023 Supply […]
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