July 8, 2024

NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?

NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?

Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)?  The NIAG was established in 1968 as […]

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July 1, 2024

Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group

Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group

Aircraft orders in May 2024 are 79% below May 2023 figures Delivery rates are 14% down in 2024, compared with 2023, due […]

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June 26, 2024

ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024

ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024

Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. This report sets out the continued […]

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June 26, 2024

ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2024

ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2024

Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK Aerospace Sector is at the […]

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June 21, 2024

ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme

ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme

  Award recognises programme’s role in transforming quality for SMEs working in the aerospace and defence supply chains. SC21 programme strengthens UK […]

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June 7, 2024

SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle

SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle

As our sectors continue to evolve and adapt to an ever changing landscape, our sector teams and membership colleagues actively engage with […]

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June 6, 2024

ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap

ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap

Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge for our sectors and apprenticeships can contribute a vital source of talent. Apprentices are highly motivated […]

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June 6, 2024

SME Spotlight – Summer 2024

SME Spotlight – Summer 2024

Welcome to ADS’ monthly SME spotlight. We have combined our June, July and August spotlights to showcase even more of our member’s […]

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May 31, 2024

Supply chain challenges enter the spotlight as aircraft deliveries down 7.4%

Supply chain challenges enter the spotlight as aircraft deliveries down 7.4%

Year-to-date UK commercial aircraft deliveries down 7.4% on 2023 as issues along the supply chain dampen an otherwise strong outlook Commercial aircraft […]

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May 21, 2024

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […]

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May 16, 2024

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 This week is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on […]

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May 14, 2024

Defending Britain: A Strategic Vision for Enhanced Defence Investment and Preparedness

Defending Britain: A Strategic Vision for Enhanced Defence Investment and Preparedness

Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee The UK Government recently outlined its new defence posture and strategy, making a commitment to steadily […]

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May 3, 2024

Consultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS

Consultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS

On Wednesday 1 May the Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) at the US Department of State published, at the start of a […]

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April 29, 2024

Q1 2024 sees aircraft backlog at a record high, while production challenges cause a lag in deliveries

Q1 2024 sees aircraft backlog at a record high, while production challenges cause a lag in deliveries

Over 300 aircraft placed on order in Q1 of 2024 is a 9% improvement on 2023 figures Impact of capacity challenges and […]

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