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ADS Response to Government's New Combat Air Strategy
ADS Response to Government's New Combat Air Strategy
Responding to today’s statement of intent to create a “Combat Air Strategy” by the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, ADS warmly welcomes the strategy and the opportunity to build a closer partnership between Government and the UK defence industry.
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ADS Response to "Road to Brexit" Speech by David Davis
ADS Response to "Road to Brexit" Speech by David Davis
Responding to comments made by the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, aerospace trade association ADS said the industry was counting on negotiators to make sure the UK remained in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) after Brexit.
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Statement on Prime Minister's Speech to Munich Security Conference
Statement on Prime Minister's Speech to Munich Security Conference
Defence, security and space trade association ADS welcomed the Prime Minister’s comments to the Munich Security Conference setting out the UK’s intention to continue involvement in important EU agencies and programmes in these areas – with full, fair and open participation by UK industries.
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ADS Comments on MOD Equipment Plan
ADS Comments on MOD Equipment Plan
Responding to publication of the Defence Equipment Plan 2017, ADS said it is vital to build a closer partnership between Government and the UK defence industry.
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Aerospace and Defence Firms Awarded for Supply Chain Excellence
Aerospace and Defence Firms Awarded for Supply Chain Excellence
Aerospace and defence companies from Northern Ireland are among the highest achievers at an awards ceremony in Belfast today for supply chain firms from around the UK and Ireland.
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2017 Aircraft Deliveries Set New Record Worth £29bn to UK
2017 Aircraft Deliveries Set New Record Worth £29bn to UK
Aircraft deliveries in 2017 were worth up to £29bn to UK industry as manufacturers in this country and around the world again raised their production rates to set a new annual record.
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ADS Welcomes Bombardier Ruling at ITC
ADS Welcomes Bombardier Ruling at ITC
ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt said: “This judgement from the US International Trade Commission is positive news that will be warmly welcomed by Bombardier, its workforce in Belfast and the whole supply chain of companies in the UK and Ireland."
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ADS Reaction to the Modernising Defence Programme
ADS Reaction to the Modernising Defence Programme
The UK’s defence industry was ready to play its part in delivering the Defence Secretary’s goals for the Modernising Defence Programme, ADS said following today’s announcement.
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Transition Agreement Needed as Industry Prepares for Brexit
Transition Agreement Needed as Industry Prepares for Brexit
Industry needs urgent agreement on a transition deal to ensure a smooth UK exit from the European Union, ADS President Colin Smith said at the ADS Annual Dinner 2018.
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Colin Smith Takes Up Post as ADS President
Colin Smith Takes Up Post as ADS President
Colin Smith, Chairman of the Aerospace Growth Partnership and former Director of Engineering and Technology at Rolls Royce, has been appointed as the new President of ADS.
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Best November Puts Aircraft Production in Sight of Annual Record
Best November Puts Aircraft Production in Sight of Annual Record
November reached new heights for aircraft deliveries, as both the highest month of this year so far, and the best November on record. The month saw 146 aircraft delivered, pushing the running total for 2017 to 1285.
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ADS Reaction to US Department of Commerce Ruling in C-Series Dispute
ADS Reaction to US Department of Commerce Ruling in C-Series Dispute
ADS is disappointed by the US Department of Commerce's latest decision to apply tariffs to US sales of Bombardier's C-Series.
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Defence Industrial Policy Refresh Takes Positive Steps to Support Industry
Defence Industrial Policy Refresh Takes Positive Steps to Support Industry
The Government today set out its defence industrial policy refresh, with a focus on support for exports and for SMEs. The three-pronged refresh was unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at a Defence Solutions Centre event attended by ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt.
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Scotland's Space Sector Plays Leading Role as ADS Industries Grow to £6bn
Scotland's Space Sector Plays Leading Role as ADS Industries Grow to £6bn
New figures for the Aerospace, Defence and Space sectors show they are worth £6.4bn to the Scottish economy, with the rapidly growing space sector making the largest single contribution.
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Industry Needs Transition Agreement in Early 2018
Industry Needs Transition Agreement in Early 2018
Confirmation that talks can start on transition and our future relationship with the EU is welcome progress, and industry now needs to see urgent agreement reached on transition arrangements.
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