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Qatar's £5bn Hawk & Typhoon order takes effect
Qatar's £5bn Hawk & Typhoon order takes effect
On Tuesday BAE Systems confirmed its £5bn deal to supply nine Hawk trainers and 24 Typhoons to Qatar has become effective. Qatar is the ninth country to purchase the Typhoon, and first deliveries of the aircraft are expected in 2022.
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Reach for the stars – Launch of the 2019 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
Reach for the stars – Launch of the 2019 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
The UK’s aspiring astronauts and rocket scientists are being called upon to compete in the UK’s largest youth rocket competition.
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Aerospace Deliveries Flying High Towards New Record
Aerospace Deliveries Flying High Towards New Record
The global aerospace industry remains well on track for another record year in aircraft production, as 2018 deliveries reached 809 by the end of July, worth up to an estimated £15bn to UK industry.
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No Deal Remains the Worst Outcome for Business
No Deal Remains the Worst Outcome for Business
Today’s technical notices published by the Government provide further proof that leaving the European Union (EU) with no deal would be the worst outcome for businesses in the UK and Europe. Responding to the publication of the technical notices, ADS said a no deal Brexit would create inevitable disruption.
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Aircraft production flying high with record first half year
Aircraft production flying high with record first half year
The first half of 2018 saw a strong performance by the aerospace sector, setting new records for deliveries and the total order backlog.
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Farnborough International Airshow 2018 sees orders surge worth $28bn to UK
Farnborough International Airshow 2018 sees orders surge worth $28bn to UK
UK aerospace companies are expected to see an estimated $28.8bn in value from orders and commitments for engines and more than 1400 aircraft announced at this week’s Airshow.
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Tonbridge School fly the flag in international rocketry final
Tonbridge School fly the flag in international rocketry final
Four students from Tonbridge School, Kent, were named as runners-up after they competed in an international fly-off in the Youth Rocketry Challenge against teams representing the USA, Japan and France at Farnborough International Airshow.
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Aerospace and defence companies recognised for supply chain excellence
Aerospace and defence companies recognised for supply chain excellence
Three companies are recognised today at Farnborough International Airshow for achieving the highest possible “Gold” performance standard as suppliers in the aerospace and defence industries.
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Aerospace sector delivers pledge for gender balance
Aerospace sector delivers pledge for gender balance
UK’s aerospace and aviation sectors have come together to work towards gender equality in the industry with the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter.
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Industry welcomes Prime Minister's announcements at Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Industry welcomes Prime Minister's announcements at Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Industry welcomed Government measures announced on the first day of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow, including the launch of the Combat Air Strategy and new support for aerospace innovation and productivity.
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Future of aerospace in the spotlight at Farnborough International Airshow
Future of aerospace in the spotlight at Farnborough International Airshow
Prime Minister Theresa May opened the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, marking the start of a landmark week for both the UK and global aerospace industries.
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Aerospace industry celebrates 100th Charter signatory
Aerospace industry celebrates 100th Charter signatory
A joint Government-industry initiative to strengthen relationships between major aerospace manufacturers and their UK suppliers is celebrating its 100th signatory.
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Brexit White Paper is a step forward for industry
Brexit White Paper is a step forward for industry
Today’s White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the European Union (EU) marks a good step forward in addressing businesses’ concerns. However, there are important and complex issues still to be resolved.
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Industry Welcomes Philip Dunne Review
Industry Welcomes Philip Dunne Review
Philip Dunne’s review of the contribution of the defence sector to UK prosperity and social value is welcomed by the defence industry. Published today, the review by the former Defence Procurement Minister concludes that defence is integral to national prosperity and recommends how defence can do even more in future.
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Combat Air Strategy must make UK home of next generation fighter
Combat Air Strategy must make UK home of next generation fighter
ADS today sets out its recommendations for a Combat Air Strategy stressing the importance of sustaining high value aerospace design skills, timely decision making and an attractive proposition for potential partners and export customers.
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