Global aerospace manufacturers on track to achieve new production record, with 41 more aircraft delivered in 2018 than in the first eight months of 2017.
Read moreOn Tuesday BAE Systems confirmed its £5bn deal to supply nine Hawk trainers and 24 Typhoons to Qatar has become effective. Qatar is the ninth country to purchase the Typhoon, and first deliveries of the aircraft are expected in 2022.
Read moreThe UK’s aspiring astronauts and rocket scientists are being called upon to compete in the UK’s largest youth rocket competition.
Read moreThe global aerospace industry remains well on track for another record year in aircraft production, as 2018 deliveries reached 809 by the end of July, worth up to an estimated £15bn to UK industry.
Read moreToday’s technical notices published by the Government provide further proof that leaving the European Union (EU) with no deal would be the worst outcome for businesses in the UK and Europe. Responding to the publication of the technical notices, ADS said a no deal Brexit would create inevitable disruption.
Read moreThe first half of 2018 saw a strong performance by the aerospace sector, setting new records for deliveries and the total order backlog.
Read moreUK aerospace companies are expected to see an estimated $28.8bn in value from orders and commitments for engines and more than 1400 aircraft announced at this week’s Airshow.
Read moreFour students from Tonbridge School, Kent, were named as runners-up after they competed in an international fly-off in the Youth Rocketry Challenge against teams representing the USA, Japan and France at Farnborough International Airshow.
Read moreThree companies are recognised today at Farnborough International Airshow for achieving the highest possible “Gold” performance standard as suppliers in the aerospace and defence industries.
Read moreUK’s aerospace and aviation sectors have come together to work towards gender equality in the industry with the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter.
Read moreIndustry welcomed Government measures announced on the first day of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow, including the launch of the Combat Air Strategy and new support for aerospace innovation and productivity.
Read morePrime Minister Theresa May opened the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday, marking the start of a landmark week for both the UK and global aerospace industries.
Read moreA joint Government-industry initiative to strengthen relationships between major aerospace manufacturers and their UK suppliers is celebrating its 100th signatory.
Read moreToday’s White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the European Union (EU) marks a good step forward in addressing businesses’ concerns. However, there are important and complex issues still to be resolved.
Read morePhilip Dunne’s review of the contribution of the defence sector to UK prosperity and social value is welcomed by the defence industry. Published today, the review by the former Defence Procurement Minister concludes that defence is integral to national prosperity and recommends how defence can do even more in future.
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