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May 21, 2015

Airbus Group UK’s Paul Kahn warns of the dangers of the UK leaving Europe

Airbus Group UK’s Paul Kahn warns of the dangers of the UK leaving Europe

With the election beginning to fade into memory, the business of Government is well underway. The Government, with its narrow majority is […]

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May 20, 2015

#ExportWeek: The Importance of Export Finance

#ExportWeek: The Importance of Export Finance

In today’s blog to celebrate UKTI’s national ‘Export Week’ in the UK – we take a look at why UK Export Finance […]

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April 30, 2015

Party 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. […]

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April 8, 2015

The 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 […]

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March 19, 2015

MPs 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 […]

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March 18, 2015

Budget Build-Up: What’s in the red box?

Budget Build-Up: What’s in the red box?

Later today George Osborne will stand at the Despatch Box to deliver the final Budget of this Parliament. One question no one […]

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March 13, 2015

Time 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 […]

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March 5, 2015

Rules, Regulations and RPAS – Europe and the UK should lead

Rules, Regulations and RPAS – Europe and the UK should lead

Today the House of Lords EU Committee published its report on the ‘Civilian Use of Drones in the EU’ following its inquiry […]

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February 3, 2015

Invest in Growth – ADS’ Election Manifesto

Invest in Growth – ADS’ Election Manifesto

The next government will face some very tough decisions, on public finances and sustaining growth. But whatever the outlook, it will have choices. ADS […]

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January 7, 2015

From a two-speed Europe, to a no-speed Europe

From a two-speed Europe, to a no-speed Europe

On Monday, I wrote that a no-speed Europe was one significant drag on the oil price. Today, the Eurozone has reported -0.2% […]

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January 5, 2015

It’s the economy, stupid.

It’s the economy, stupid.

It’s a hackneyed phrase these days. But with General Election campaigning unofficially kicking-off today, it’s worth taking at economy to understand the […]

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December 11, 2014

Security 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 […]

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December 8, 2014

Chicago Convention at 70: Recurring Themes & Shifting Priorities at ICAO

Chicago Convention at 70: Recurring Themes & Shifting Priorities at ICAO

This December marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the ‘Convention on International Civil Aviation’ – otherwise known as the Chicago […]

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November 26, 2014

What does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?

What does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?

On Monday, the Home Secretary gave a speech on the terrorist threat to the UK.  In this speech, she indicated a number […]

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