October 9, 2015

UK Defence Outlook 2015

UK Defence Outlook 2015

The UK Defence Sector has an annual turnover of £22bn, 40% of which is comes from exports and employs over 124,000 people […]

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October 9, 2015

UK Aerospace Outlook 2015

UK Aerospace Outlook 2015

The UK’s Aerospace sector remains an economic cornerstone, with 5% annual growth delivering £29bn in turnover and £26bn in exports. Employing over […]

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October 9, 2015

2015 Industry Facts & Figures

2015 Industry Facts & Figures

Our annual industry fact and figures publication sets out the strength of our sectors, their contribution to the UK’s growth and how […]

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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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September 18, 2015

Countdown to #aerodays2015: Competitiveness of Industry

Countdown to #aerodays2015: Competitiveness of Industry

With only 5 weeks to go until London hosts #aerodays2015 – Europe’s flagship event for aviation research and innovation – ADS will […]

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September 15, 2015

Paul Everitt, Chief Executive, ADS Group on DSEI

Paul Everitt, Chief Executive, ADS Group on DSEI

DSEI began today, providing an important showcase for the UK’s defence and security industries. Throughout this week it will welcome international partners […]

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August 19, 2015

5 Questions on the Global Economy

5 Questions on the Global Economy

Before heading off for my summer holiday, here are some key questions and thoughts on the global economy: 1. How hard will China’s […]

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August 12, 2015

Singapore at 50: The Growth in Aerospace

Singapore at 50: The Growth in Aerospace

This week, Singapore has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence. Since that occasion in 1965, Singapore has become one of […]

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August 5, 2015

Space exploration through UK innovation

Space exploration through UK innovation

The European Space Agency’s Rosetta Mission captivated the nation and marked huge progression into space research. Now, using UK-designed technology, Philae has […]

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July 24, 2015

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 […]

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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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