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Aerospace industry flying high

Air July 10, 2017

May saw the second strongest month on record for the aerospace industry, with some 118 deliveries bringing it in behind May 2016. With industry figures closely matching those from 2016, industry experts are expecting another record-breaking year. So far in 2017, 524 aircraft have been delivered worth some £10.5Bn to the ...

Brexit strategy must change says ADS chief

Air June 19, 2017

ADS Chief, Paul Everitt, has advised the government to change its Brexit strategy, saying that a fresh approach is the way forward for negotiations. The Government must reach out to the wider community and build a consensus for its negotiating priorities, he says, considering all the potential options for a successful ...

ADS launches election manifesto

Homeland May 12, 2017

ADS, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, has launched an election manifesto to put across its members’ views to the new government. The manifesto points towards encouraging the new Government to work closely with industry in order to boost productivity and the manufacturing industry, by ...

2017 off to a flying start for aerospace industry

Air March 30, 2017

Following on from achieving a record breaking manufacturing year in 2016, the UK aerospace industry is set to smash targets again. A solid start to 2017 has seen some 100 aircraft deliveries in February, while stronger order numbers suggest the potential for sustained growth within the industry. This year has the third ...