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ADS Manifesto 2024

The UK stands at cross-roads. Growing global competition, proliferating international security challenges, the rapid pace of technological development, and the pressing need to develop a more resilient and sustainable economy are challenges that must be addressed if the next Government is to secure strategic advantage for the UK.

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Sustainability

As we strive towards the global aviation Net Zero target of 2050, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and to deliver a positive change via our significant influence across the UK’s aerospace, defence, space and security sectors and the wider aviation industry.

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International trade

Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are a source of pride and growing opportunity for the UK. Through our trade events we connect members to overseas markets and we work collaboratively with international partners on areas of mutual interest.

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People

Our members are the custodians of a world-leading advanced engineering and services workforce. We aim to remove the barriers to the UK expansion of our workforce as a route to economic rebalancing and productivity gains; expanding engineering jobs into new communities, bringing in real, quality jobs and purposeful, proud careers.

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Industrial policy

Our policy work helps to create the environment that allows our members to invest in productivity, exports and growth. It is focused on representing industry and promoting measures to secure the UK’s domestic, global, and future advantage.

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