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12 December 2017

Welsh Government publishes Economic Action Plan

The Welsh Government today published its "Prosperity for All" economic action plan, setting out a strategy to grow the Welsh economy and reduce inequality. ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt said: "We welcome today’s publication of the Welsh Government’s economic action plan and especially the priority given to high value manufacturing."

8 December 2017

ADS Welcomes Agreement to Start 2nd Phase of Brexit Negotiations

This morning’s announcement that sufficient progress has been made for the next phase of Brexit negotiations to start will be welcomed by industry. However, agreement on a transition period of at least two years must be reached as soon as possible.

4 December 2017

ADS Welcomes Airbus Nacelles Deal with Bombardier

Bombardier announced today that it has been selected by Airbus as a supplier on a new engine nacelle programme for the A320neo family of aircraft. ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt said: "Today’s announcement is welcome news for Bombardier’s factory in Belfast."

30 November 2017

Contribution of BAE Systems to the UK Economy

This week, BAE Systems has released a report with Oxford Economics on its contribution to the UK economy. ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt welcomed this report.

29 November 2017

ADS and Unite in Joint Call for Brexit Certainty

ADS and Britain’s largest union, Unite, joined together today, to call for a ‘just’ settlement to Brexit negotiations that maintains cross-border partnerships and trade, while protecting investment decisions and high quality jobs.

27 November 2017

Supply Chains Must Be Industrial Strategy Priority

Aerospace has been a trailblazer for industrial strategy in the UK, and today’s industrial strategy proposals are a welcome commitment from the Government to helping industry weather Brexit headwinds – but immediate support for UK supply chains should be a priority.

27 November 2017

Accelerating Aircraft Production Delivers £2bn Boost

Deliveries of 87 single aisle and 33 widebody aircraft in October set a new record for the month and took year-to-date deliveries to a total of 1138. These deliveries are worth up to £2.4bn to UK industry.

22 November 2017

Budget: Industry Awaits Decisive Action to Boost Productivity

ADS welcomed specific measures announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond on R&D tax credits and business rates. However, Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts for productivity growth have been revised down, highlighting the urgent need for decisive measures to support supply chain productivity growth.

17 November 2017

Dubai Airshow Orders £9bn Boost to UK Aerospace

Aerospace manufacturers have enjoyed a strong week of orders for new aircraft at the Dubai Airshow 2017, promising a multi-billion pound boost to UK industry. Orders announced this week by Airbus, Bombardier and Boeing reached an estimated £9bn value to UK industry.

6 November 2017

£1bn Supply Chain Fund to Solve Productivity Challenge

A Government commitment of £345m in the November Budget would secure private sector investment of more than £600m for initiatives supporting supply chain companies in the aerospace, defence, automotive, rail and civil nuclear sectors. High value industries like aerospace and defence can boost prosperity throughout the UK in the years ahead.

2 November 2017

Paul Everitt Welcomes Appointment of New Defence Secretary

The Government has today announce the appointment of Gavin Williamson as Secretary of State for Defence. ADS welcomes his appointment and looks forward to working with him.

30 October 2017

Aircraft Production Beats Brexit Blues to Hit Q3 Record

Aircraft production hit a Q3 record, with 354 deliveries, worth up to £7bn to UK industry. A total of 1,018 have now been delivered this year, just nine behind 2016's record at the same point in the year.

25 October 2017

Reaction to NAO report on non-competitive procurement

The National Audit Office has today published its report "Improving value for money in non-competitive procurement of defence equipment". ADS wants to see a more collaborative approach to procurement from Government in future.

20 October 2017

ADS Reaction to European Council Announcement on Trade Talks

Reacting to the European Council’s agreement to start preparations for trade talks between the EU and the UK, ADS said progress towards the second phase of negotiations was welcome. However, businesses need to be given certainty as soon as possible on important issues, including the transition arrangements.

17 October 2017

ADS Welcomes C-Series Partnership Between Airbus and Bombardier

Airbus and Bombardier have announced a new partnership in the C-Series programme, which ADS has welcomed as positive news for the companies, the workforce and the supply chain.

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