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Aerospace industry production levels increase for fifth record year
Aerospace industry production levels increase for fifth record year
In total, 1,397 aircraft came off the production line in 2015, an increase in value to UK industry of around £3bn from the previous year. Commercial aircraft production levels have grown by nearly 50% since 2009...
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ADS Group Announces New President
ADS Group Announces New President
Paul Kahn has been announced as the new President of ADS Group, the leading trade organisation for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. Mr Kahn will carry out his presidency of ADS Group alongside his current position as President and CEO of Airbus Group UK.
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UK Aerospace Industry on Track for a Record Year
UK Aerospace Industry on Track for a Record Year
Data released today by aerospace trade body ADS Group shows that 132 new aircraft were delivered in November, marking the third highest monthly total on record. The growth in production rates coincides with rising in demand for new aircraft; the backlog has reached a new high of 13,234 on order, up six per cent on last year.
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Success for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft in Gaining Certification
Success for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft in Gaining Certification
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has announced that its new CS100 aircraft has received its Transport Canada Type Certification. This is great news for Northern Ireland where Bombardier is designing and manufacturing the advanced composite wings for the C Series aircraft.
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UK Rocketry Challenge: Aiming to reach new Peakes!
UK Rocketry Challenge: Aiming to reach new Peakes!
Yesterday, the UK sent its first ever astronaut, Tim Peake, to the International Space Station – now, ADS Group is giving students the chance to enter a national competition to design and build their own rocket. The winners of the UK Final competition will go on to compete in an International Final against the US and France.
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Congratulations to Major Tim Peake
Congratulations to Major Tim Peake
Major Tim Peake has today made history as the first ever UK astronaut to travel to the International Space Station.
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Large aircraft orders keep industry buoyant - ADS Commercial Aircraft & Engine Data
Large aircraft orders keep industry buoyant - ADS Commercial Aircraft & Engine Data
Data released today from aerospace trade organisation, ADS Group, shows aircraft orders for October have jumped by 92 per cent compared with the same month in 2014.
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ADS response to the Comprehensive Spending Review
ADS response to the Comprehensive Spending Review
In a difficult environment the Chancellor has given an unprecedented vote of confidence to the UK aerospace industry. Long-term funding for aerospace R&D will ensure our industry remains globally competitive and one of the most attractive locations for this high value and high skilled activity.
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Aerospace Excellence across Northern Ireland
Aerospace Excellence across Northern Ireland
Six companies from across Northern Ireland received prestigious national awards in Aerospace Business Excellence at the 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) event, which took place on November 19th in Bristol.
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Statement from Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of ADS Group, comments on today’s Strategic Defence and Security Review.
Statement from Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of ADS Group, comments on today’s Strategic Defence and Security Review.
The Prime Minister has delivered a well-conceived and pragmatic response to the new and challenging threats to our national security.
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The Great British Take Off: UK Airlines Flying More Passengers on UK-Manufactured Aircraft
The Great British Take Off: UK Airlines Flying More Passengers on UK-Manufactured Aircraft
ADS Group today publishes ‘The Great British Take Off’: an analysis of how growing demand for air travel means that by 2034, the majority of commercial aircraft in the nation’s fleet will be replaced, making UK aviation a leading customer for new aircraft.
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Demand for long-haul travel coincides with record delivery levels for widebody aircraft
Demand for long-haul travel coincides with record delivery levels for widebody aircraft
The UK’s aerospace industry hit a record high this quarter, as global aircraft production continued to increase. Production rates in the third quarter increased by 5 per cent and the industry delivered more than 100 widebody aircraft for the first time ever.
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Philip McBride announced as Northern Ireland chairman of industry trade body ADS
Philip McBride announced as Northern Ireland chairman of industry trade body ADS
ADS Group, the trade association for the UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries, today announced that Philip McBride is to become the Northern Ireland Council Chairman.
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ASD Secretary General Delivers Closing Speech at Aerodays 2015
ASD Secretary General Delivers Closing Speech at Aerodays 2015
The Secretary General of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), Mr. Jan Pie, today delivered the closing speech at the 7th European Aeronautics Days conference, Aerodays2015, in London.
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Flagship aviation conference Aerodays2015 is underway: Exploring the future of flight
Flagship aviation conference Aerodays2015 is underway: Exploring the future of flight
This week marks the start of Aerodays2015, an EU Commission event that brings together experts, industry leaders and policy makers from around the world to focus on research and innovation within aviation.
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