3D Printing – Shaping the Future
3D Printing – Shaping the Future
Today marks the official opening of the National Centre for Net Shape and Additive Manufacturing at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. […]
Read moreWelcome to the new Government, the Industrial Strategy is working
Welcome to the new Government, the Industrial Strategy is working
The reappointment of Michael Fallon as Secretary of State for Defence and Philip Dunne as minister for defence procurement is good news […]
Read moreParty Pledges and Manifesto Priorities – Industrial Strategy in 2015
Party Pledges and Manifesto Priorities – Industrial Strategy in 2015
The final countdown to the election has begun and with only one week left to go all the manifestos have been published. […]
Read moreThe future of flight? The civil use of drones
The future of flight? The civil use of drones
Drones have captured the public imagination, featuring as last Christmas’ most popular present. Commercial businesses too are taking advantage of both large […]
Read more‘Generation Engine’: How Innovation in Propulsion is Fuelling a Bright Future
‘Generation Engine’: How Innovation in Propulsion is Fuelling a Bright Future
Over the past 2-3 years, the focus from large aerospace manufacturers has been on developing new engine derivatives of popular platforms to satisfy […]
Read moreLaunch of the Defence Solutions Centre
Launch of the Defence Solutions Centre
This morning ministers Matthew Hancock MP and Philip Dunne MP opened the new UK Defence Solutions Centre (DSC) in Farnborough. The UK […]
Read moreMPs highlight the importance of science and innovation
MPs highlight the importance of science and innovation
The House of Commons cross-party committee of MPs specialising in science and technology have published a report which reinforces ADS’ call for […]
Read moreTime for Tiltrotors?
Time for Tiltrotors?
Last week, UK-based operator Bristow Helicopters signed a joint development agreement with AgustaWestland (AW), for the AW609 TiltRotor programme. The agreement will […]
Read moreAerospace’s Answer to Siri?
Aerospace’s Answer to Siri?
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, […]
Read more5 facts about the UK’s innovation mediocrity
5 facts about the UK’s innovation mediocrity
When it comes to innovation, the UK is mediocre. And don’t take my word for it. Listen to Tera Allas, the former Director […]
Read moreThe A350: How the UK makes the difference
The A350: How the UK makes the difference
Back at the end of September, we blogged that Airbus’ A350 XWB had reached an important and critical milestone in its development, […]
Read moreSecurity Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched
Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre launched
Yesterday, Home Office Ministers launched the new Security Innovation and Demonstration Centre (SIDC). ADS has been leading the development of the Centre […]
Read moreSupersonic Business Travel: The Projects and Challenges
Supersonic Business Travel: The Projects and Challenges
News of Lockheed Martin’s designs for the N+2 Supersonic Business Jet has seen a flurry of interest in whether supersonic air travel […]
Read more‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation
‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation
As part of the government’s on going ‘Red Tape Challenge’, the CAA have this week announced a consultation into proposed changes to […]
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 […]
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