January 17, 2019

Women in aviation has flying start to the year

Women in aviation has flying start to the year

At Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May launched the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, committing signatories to work together […]

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UKRoC in Parliament 2019
November 29, 2018

Flying start to the 2019 Rocketry Challenge

Flying start to the 2019 Rocketry Challenge

This week ADS was in Parliament with two of this year’s finalists of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKRoC) to showcase the […]

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September 26, 2018

Ten ways to get more women into aviation and aerospace

Ten ways to get more women into aviation and aerospace

In July, the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter was officially launched at Farnborough International Airshow. The Charter now has 61 signatories, […]

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July 30, 2018

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

Farnborough International Airshow tends to catch the eye with its dramatic announcements about major aircraft and engine deals. However, the Airshow is […]

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June 28, 2018

Returning to Work: A female engineer’s perspective

Returning to Work: A female engineer’s perspective

Sue Partridge has clocked up 28 years as an engineer and never had any intention of becoming one of the estimated 22,000 […]

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June 25, 2018

INWED 2018 Part Two: What do you like about your job?

INWED 2018 Part Two: What do you like about your job?

For International Women in Engineering Day 2018, we spoke to Francesca Gaylor and Jamie D’Arth from MBDA, Kerry Knight and Victoria Roots […]

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INWED 2018 Part One: Getting into engineering

INWED 2018 Part One: Getting into engineering

The number of female engineers is increasing year on year but in the UK females only currently account for 11 per cent […]

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June 19, 2018

An insight into apprenticeships

An insight into apprenticeships

We spoke to apprentices from across our industries to find out about their experiences as they form a key part of our […]

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Bloomfield School with their rocket
May 25, 2018

Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals

Having a blast: #UKRoC National Finals

This week saw the national finals of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge at BMFA Buckminster near Grantham. Schools from across the country […]

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May 11, 2018

GE Aviation Systems: Apprenticeships

GE Aviation Systems: Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are crucial to the future of many of the UK’s major industries and aerospace is no different. The UK sector currently […]

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Apprentices with Transport Secretary Chris Grayling
May 10, 2018

Apprentices: Engineering Our Future

Apprentices: Engineering Our Future

The annual ADS Apprenticeship Reception was held in the House of Commons last week which celebrated the important role of the 12,000 […]

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Parliament
April 20, 2018

MPs debate merits of Industrial Strategy

MPs debate merits of Industrial Strategy

On Wednesday 18 April the Government held a general debate on the Industrial Strategy in the House of Commons. Business Secretary Greg […]

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October 4, 2017

#WSW2017 – UK skyrockets in global space industry

#WSW2017 – UK skyrockets in global space industry

From Wednesday 4 October to 10 October, thousands of events are taking place across the globe putting the spotlight on World Space […]

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August 9, 2017

Are you ready to board Aerospace 4.0?

Are you ready to board Aerospace 4.0?

Industry 4.0 is a catch-all term for the shift in manufacturing caused by a range of capabilities that are making their way […]

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June 23, 2017

#INWED2017 Celebrating Women in Engineering

#INWED2017 Celebrating Women in Engineering

Today marks International Women in Engineering Day, highlighting the exciting careers in engineering and technical roles for women. It is a day […]

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