Welcome to the new Government, the Industrial Strategy is working
18/05/2015
The reappointment of Michael Fallon as Secretary of State for Defence and Philip Dunne as minister for defence procurement is good news for UK industry…
Innovation
Party Pledges and Manifesto Priorities – Industrial Strategy in 2015
30/04/2015
The final countdown to the election has begun and with only one week left to go all the manifestos have been published. It is important…
The future of flight? The civil use of drones
08/04/2015
Drones have captured the public imagination, featuring as last Christmas’ most popular present. Commercial businesses too are taking advantage of both large and small drones,…
‘Generation Engine’: How Innovation in Propulsion is Fuelling a Bright Future
02/04/2015
Over the past 2-3 years, the focus from large aerospace manufacturers has been on developing new engine derivatives of popular platforms to satisfy the desire from…
Launch of the Defence Solutions Centre
23/03/2015
This morning ministers Matthew Hancock MP and Philip Dunne MP opened the new UK Defence Solutions Centre (DSC) in Farnborough. The UK DSC is an…
MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation
19/03/2015
The House of Commons cross-party committee of MPs specialising in science and technology have published a report which reinforces ADS’ call for the next government…
Time for Tiltrotors?
13/03/2015
Last week, UK-based operator Bristow Helicopters signed a joint development agreement with AgustaWestland (AW), for the AW609 TiltRotor programme. The agreement will see Bristow support…
Aerospace’s Answer to Siri?
13/02/2015
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, voice activated televisions…
The A350: How the UK makes the difference
22/12/2014
Back at the end of September, we blogged that Airbus’ A350 XWB had reached an important and critical milestone in its development, with type certification…
Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched
11/12/2014
Yesterday, Home Office Ministers launched the new Security Innovation and Demonstration Centre (SIDC). ADS has been leading the development of the Centre on behalf of…