NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
As the UK prepares to leave the EU it is vital that the Government and Industry review and scrutinise our international engagements […]
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EASA consultation on VTOL Aircraft standards
EASA consultation on VTOL Aircraft standards
On 15 October, EASA launched a consultation on Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft. This is in the form of a ‘special […]
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Growing business with Aerospace Primes – three steps for success
Growing business with Aerospace Primes – three steps for success
As I travel around and meet companies, two questions I often get asked are: “How do I get more business?” and “What […]
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A brief history of UK satellites
A brief history of UK satellites
Past The UK’s journey with satellites began in 1962 with the launch of Ariel 1 through the UK’s Science and Engineering Research […]
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HMRC recognises the importance of cash flow for SMEs in the event of a ‘No Deal’
HMRC recognises the importance of cash flow for SMEs in the event of a ‘No Deal’
This week the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee held a session examining developments regarding Brexit and the UK border. Witnesses to […]
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Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
On 5 November the MoD released the Defence Equipment Plan 2018 – 2028. This annual release updates the estimates and planning assumptions […]
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Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
When Boeing announced the launch of the Office of UK Industrial Capability at a UK Supplier Showcase held last month in St Louis, […]
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Serious and Organised Crime Strategy 2018
Serious and Organised Crime Strategy 2018
The newly released Serious and Organised Crime Strategy starts with a punchy fact: serious and organised crime affects more UK citizens, more […]
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MPs discuss priorities for the UK aerospace industry post-Brexit
MPs discuss priorities for the UK aerospace industry post-Brexit
Yesterday in the House of Commons, members of Parliament took part in a Westminster Hall debate on aviation and Brexit. The debate […]
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ADS Launches Brexit Hub
ADS Launches Brexit Hub
Today ADS has launched an online “Brexit Hub” to assist members with preparing for Brexit, distilling all the political noise for members […]
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EU should extend No Deal flexibility for finance contracts to aviation
EU should extend No Deal flexibility for finance contracts to aviation
The European Commission’s Vice President, Valdis Dombrovskis, has listened to the finance industry’s warnings and said the EU will continue to allow […]
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Does this week’s Budget provide reasons to be cheerful?
Does this week’s Budget provide reasons to be cheerful?
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Budget this week, sandwiched in the middle of what is a crunch time for Brexit. Given the […]
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ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
Earlier this month a delegation of 36 ADS Members met with Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Global Research and Technology and […]
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Case Study: The technology that foiled the liquid bomb plot
Case Study: The technology that foiled the liquid bomb plot
ADS member Basis Technology was founded in 1995 by MIT-educated engineers with experience living and doing business abroad. Today, with 60+ government […]
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Strengthening the UK’s cyber security
Strengthening the UK’s cyber security
Horror stories about personal data breaches, cyber-attacks perpetrated by Hostile State Actors (HSA) and ransomware incidents are sadly a part of daily […]
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