UK 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 […]
Read moreUK Aerospace Exports to Brazil – Why Opportunity Must Drive Growth
UK Aerospace Exports to Brazil – Why Opportunity Must Drive Growth
This week, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) are promoting national ‘Export Week’ – hosting a variety of events up and down the […]
Read moreImproving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
Improving your cyber security – the government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme
This week, the government launched a ‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme. As previously noted, this scheme is the next stage on from the ’10 Steps to […]
Read moreWhy the American South Is Becoming a New Hub for the Aerospace Industry
Why the American South Is Becoming a New Hub for the Aerospace Industry
In a blog posted a few weeks ago, I outlined why Mexico is seen by some as the next big emerging aerospace […]
Read moreNew Government Security Classification Scheme goes live
New Government Security Classification Scheme goes live
Today, the new Government Security Classification Scheme (GSC) goes live. As a result, the whole of government will be changing the way […]
Read moreADS input to the new UK National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK)
ADS input to the new UK National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK)
Later this morning, the government will launch the Computer Emergency Response Team – UK (CERT-UK). CERT-UK is the UK’s national CERT and will be […]
Read moreIncreased Aircraft production rates – Supply Chain risks?
Increased Aircraft production rates – Supply Chain risks?
At the start of the year, both Airbus and Boeing announced plans to increase their aircraft production rates significantly over the course […]
Read moreMexico: Future Aerospace powerhouse?
Mexico: Future Aerospace powerhouse?
Today’s release of the ‘ADS Global Aerospace Outlook 2014’ identifies Mexico as one of 9 priority countries that the UK aerospace industry […]
Read moreSecurity innovation – tackling the new shoe bomb threat
Security innovation – tackling the new shoe bomb threat
The UK’s security sector is world leading because of its constant innovation. I was reminded of this last week, when the US Department […]
Read moreImproving basic cyber security – the government’s draft standard
Improving basic cyber security – the government’s draft standard
The government intends to develop a ‘cyber hygiene profile’ (standard) to improve basic cyber security in organisations in any economic sector. The profile will: […]
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