Engine for Growth – A Milestone for Chinese Industry
Engine for Growth – A Milestone for Chinese Industry
This week, China reached a major milestone in the development of its domestic Aerospace industry, as CFM International delivered the first LEAP-1C engine to […]
Read moreCelebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Celebrating the Importance of Apprenticeships
Yesterday evening, ADS hosted a successful reception at the Houses of Parliament – which celebrated the important role of apprenticeships across the […]
Read moreIndustrial Strategy in Action – The ATI Technology Strategy Launch
Industrial Strategy in Action – The ATI Technology Strategy Launch
The UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has today launched its new technology strategy which sets out how UK companies can work together […]
Read moreGrowing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Growing Innovation – The Importance of the UK’s Catapult Centres
Earlier this month, the ADS Public Affairs, Policy and Media team visited the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult Centre – set on the […]
Read more3D 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, […]
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