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March 23, 2015

Launch of the Defence Solutions Centre

Launch of the Defence Solutions Centre

This morning ministers Matthew Hancock MP and Philip Dunne MP opened the new UK Defence Solutions Centre (DSC) in Farnborough. The UK […]

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March 19, 2015

MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation

MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation

The House of Commons cross-party committee of MPs specialising in science and technology have published a report which reinforces ADS’ call for […]

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March 13, 2015

Time for Tiltrotors?

Time for Tiltrotors?

Last week, UK-based operator Bristow Helicopters signed a joint development agreement with AgustaWestland (AW), for the AW609 TiltRotor programme. The agreement will […]

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February 13, 2015

Aerospace’s Answer to Siri?

Aerospace’s Answer to Siri?

Apple’s voice command programme ‘Siri’ has revolutionised the way we use our mobile phones, and the way we access information. The development of smart, […]

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February 6, 2015

5 facts about the UK’s innovation mediocrity

5 facts about the UK’s innovation mediocrity

When it comes to innovation, the UK is mediocre. And don’t take my word for it. Listen to Tera Allas, the former Director […]

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December 22, 2014

The A350: How the UK makes the difference

The A350: How the UK makes the difference

Back at the end of September, we blogged that Airbus’ A350 XWB had reached an important and critical milestone in its development, […]

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December 11, 2014

Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched

Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched

Yesterday, Home Office Ministers launched the new Security Innovation and Demonstration Centre (SIDC).  ADS has been leading the development of the Centre […]

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November 27, 2014

Supersonic Business Travel: The Projects and Challenges

Supersonic Business Travel: The Projects and Challenges

News of Lockheed Martin’s designs for the N+2 Supersonic Business Jet has seen a flurry of interest in whether supersonic air travel […]

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November 20, 2014

‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation

‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation

As part of the government’s on going ‘Red Tape Challenge’, the CAA have this week announced a consultation into proposed changes to […]

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November 4, 2014

Launch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research

Launch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research

ADS, in collaboration with the Research Councils UK Partnership for Conflict, Crime and Security (PaCCS) Research (formerly the Global Uncertainties Programme), is […]

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October 23, 2014

UK Industry Delivers Innovative Wing Technology Demonstrator

UK Industry Delivers Innovative Wing Technology Demonstrator

UK company GKN Aerospace announced this week that is has successfully delivered its first leading edge demonstrator as part of the EU’s […]

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October 7, 2014

Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?

Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?

Hardly a week – if not day – seems to go by without a serious vulnerability emerging in the systems used by […]

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October 3, 2014

ADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership

ADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership

Yesterday, ADS announced a new partnership with the UK Cyber Security Forum at the Malvern Festival of Innovation’s Cyber Security Innovation Showcase. The UK […]

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September 30, 2014

A350XWB Certification – A Milestone for the Best of British

A350XWB Certification – A Milestone for the Best of British

Airbus’ newest aircraft, the A350XWB, has today reached a significant developmental milestone by achieving type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency […]

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September 24, 2014

UN Climate Summit: Global Aviation Community Outlines its ‘Action Plan’

UN Climate Summit: Global Aviation Community Outlines its ‘Action Plan’

As world leaders gather in New York to address the UK General Assembly at the UN Climate Summit, the world’s aviation industry […]

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