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September 21, 2015

UK membership of the EU and the Future of EASA

UK membership of the EU and the Future of EASA

Last week, the EU Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup held a high level discussion forum between MEPs, industry and EU institutions – […]

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July 16, 2015

Celebrating 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 […]

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July 3, 2015

What could the closure of the US Export-Import Bank mean for the Aerospace Industry?

What could the closure of the US Export-Import Bank mean for the Aerospace Industry?

This week, time finally ran out for the re-authorisation of the US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), after a lengthy and fiercely public battle […]

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July 1, 2015

Industrial 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 […]

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June 26, 2015

Growing 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 […]

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June 22, 2015

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. […]

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May 22, 2015

#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…

#ExportWeek: How to Grow UK Space Exports…

In our final blog this week to celebrate UKTI’s national ‘Export Week’ – we take a look at the opportunities for UK […]

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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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