Trends in Aerospace M&A
Trends in Aerospace M&A
Just under 20 years ago this week, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas announced arguably the biggest merger in the history of civil aerospace […]
Read moreWhat is the UK’s security industry?
What is the UK’s security industry?
The UK’s security industry is diverse – 11,500 companies, providing products and services for everything from the response to the Ebola crisis, […]
Read moreLaunch 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 […]
Read morePolice Procurement Consultation – ADS response
Police Procurement Consultation – ADS response
On Friday 24 October, ADS submitted a response to the Home Office Police Efficiency Team’s informal consultation on Possible Criteria for Mandating Police […]
Read moreCyber 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 […]
Read moreA350XWB 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 […]
Read moreA320neo First Flight & UK Industry
A320neo First Flight & UK Industry
Airbus has today achieved the first flight of its new A320neo (new engine option) single aisle airliner. The current A320ceo is the […]
Read moreJobs and Investment Boost for Northern Ireland’s Aerospace Industry
Jobs and Investment Boost for Northern Ireland’s Aerospace Industry
Northern Ireland’s growing Aerospace industry received a strong boost yesterday as Canadian firm Magellan Aerospace announced a new £6m investment in the […]
Read moreSecurity Innovation & Demonstration Centre (SIDC) – pilot project
Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre (SIDC) – pilot project
As part of the Security and Resilience Growth Partnership, ADS is leading the work of the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC) […]
Read moreUK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
UK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
With the news this week that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta space mission will be entering a critical stage, the Daily Telegraph have […]
Read moreAircraft Re-Engining: Innovation, Continuity and the Supply Chain
Aircraft Re-Engining: Innovation, Continuity and the Supply Chain
After months of speculation, last week Airbus launched the A330neo at the Farnborough International Airshow – in a bid to revitalise its 20 year old and […]
Read moreReview of DFID Framework Agreements
Review of DFID Framework Agreements
The Department for International Development (DFID) is undertaking a review of its Framework Agreements. DFID is seeking supplier input to feed into […]
Read moreGuidelines for SME’s on ‘REACH Authorisation’ Published
Guidelines for SME’s on ‘REACH Authorisation’ Published
The UK Chemical Stakeholder Forum (UKCSF), a joint industry-government body set up to advise officials on managing environmental risk, has published helpful […]
Read moreADS input to Cyber Essentials Scheme
ADS input to Cyber Essentials Scheme
I have blogged before about the government’s new Cyber Essentials Scheme. On 12 May 2014, ADS hosted a roundtable to provide input […]
Read moreEASA & ECHA Report Outlines How ‘REACH’ Affects the Aviation Industry
EASA & ECHA Report Outlines How ‘REACH’ Affects the Aviation Industry
ECHA and EASA have this week released a report outlining the impact of the REACH authorisation process on aviation industry. Developed in […]
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