Produced by ADS Group Media, the UK trade association representing more than 2,000 member companies, alongside Farnborough International, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, ADS Advance provides authoritative coverage of the key issues and developments shaping these sectors.

Bringing together a quarterly magazine, a daily online news service and a weekly newsletter, Advance offers a platform for stakeholders across government, the armed forces, and industry to exchange insight and news. Its editorial content focuses on the topics that matter most, delivering informed market analysis for those working across the sectors.

Established in 2011, Advance is essential reading for organisations and individuals across the full supply chain. It delivers clear, authoritative insight into developments in UK, European and global markets, going beyond the headlines with contributions from award-winning journalists, industry commentators and analysts.

ADS is the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space industries, representing over 2,000 members.

We work with those sectors to secure the UK’s advantage, enhance the UK’s international positioning as a go-to destination for innovation, and deliver on our sustainable leadership goals.

Whether representing industry, connecting our members with business opportunities, or driving forward innovation and growth, ADS is at the forefront of activities that benefit UK industry.

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Glasgow Airport welcomes seventh easyJet aircraft
easyJet
Glasgow Airport welcomes seventh easyJet aircraft
As easyJet adds another five routes to the 100 it already operates from Scotland, its seventh aircraft has arrived at its Glasgow base to support network expansion and 400 jobs.
Aerospace

6 Aug 2026

Manufacturers warn Government over UK steel import tariffs
UK steel manufacturing
Manufacturers warn Government over UK steel import tariffs
As a petition highlighting the negative impact of Government-imposed steel import tariffs on UK manufacturing surpasses 10,000 signatures, industry calls for an urgent review.
Aerospace

5 Aug 2026

UK airport reliability ranked: Heathrow leads globally while Manchester is near the bottom
Heathrow Airport, British Airways Airbus A380 engine, Feb 2015
UK airport reliability ranked: Heathrow leads globally while Manchester is near the bottom
A new study ranks Heathrow as the UK’s most reliable airport, with Edinburgh ahead of Gatwick and Stansted, and Manchester near the bottom globally.
Aerospace

5 Aug 2026

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