August 15, 2024

ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief

ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief

It is an area that has been shrouded in controversy for several years, but new rules on contracting out R&D activities, introduced […]

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August 8, 2024

AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary

AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary

Following April’s inaugural Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) meeting in Washington DC, the second AUKUS ACIF meeting took place on 24 July […]

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August 7, 2024

The Right to Protest Peacefully

The Right to Protest Peacefully

ADS’ statement on the right to protest peacefully: The right to a peaceful protest is one that is critical to UK society. […]

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August 6, 2024

A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!

A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!

Written by Andrew Cronin, Aerospace Policy Adviser In the wake of the economic challenges facing the UK as set out by the […]

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July 29, 2024

UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title

UK retains International Youth Rocketry Championship Title

The UK Youth Rocketry Champions, Ampleforth College Rocket Club, have won the international edition of the competition, marking the UK’s second consecutive […]

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July 25, 2024

Deals announced at 2024 Farnborough International Airshow worth £13bn for the UK, says ADS Group

Deals announced at 2024 Farnborough International Airshow worth £13bn for the UK, says ADS Group

Total deals announced so far at Farnborough International Airshow 2024 are worth at least £13bn to the UK at current prices Overall, […]

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July 24, 2024

Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain

Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain

The UK, French and German aerospace and defence trade associations are partnering to develop Aero Excellence™ International. The initiative will be a dynamic, […]

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July 23, 2024

Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets

Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets

2024 Northern Ireland Facts and Figures report from ADS Group highlights that aerospace, defence, security and space sector turnover reached £2.2bn last […]

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July 22, 2024

£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group

£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group

£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow,  according to ADS Group GBP39.3bn (USD51bn) of deals on Day One at […]

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H1 Aircraft Orders
July 21, 2024

UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group

UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group

483 aircraft were ordered in the first six months of 2024, down significantly from the record-high order book of H1 2023 Supply […]

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ADS Industry Outlook Half Year Jan - June 2024
July 19, 2024

80% of ADS members expect better revenue in 2024, according to latest business outlook

80% of ADS members expect better revenue in 2024, according to latest business outlook

Respondents to ADS survey report an improved business outlook 80% of respondents expect their turnover to increase in 2024 compared to 2023 […]

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July 19, 2024

The Washington NATO Summit: A summary

The Washington NATO Summit: A summary

Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor For the new UK Government, the Washington Summit was the first big set piece for […]

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July 16, 2024

Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine

Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine

On behalf of UK industry, ADS is proud to have led a successful trade mission to Ukraine to further enhance industry relationships […]

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July 15, 2024

Farnborough International Airshow and ADS Group launch dedicated Government Hub to bring business closer to officials

Farnborough International Airshow and ADS Group launch dedicated Government Hub to bring business closer to officials

London, 15 July 2024 – ADS Group, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and Farnborough International […]

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