About ADSADS_279cffa4-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdADS is the premier trade organisation advancing the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries. Farnborough International Limited (FIL), which runs the Farnborough International Airshow, is a wholly-owned subsidiary.UK Aerospace IndustryUK Defence IndustryUK Security IndustryUK Space IndustryFarnborough International Limited (FIL)Senior Policy MakersThe industries represented by ADS are vital to the UK economy and are major drivers of growth and prosperity. The sector activities within ADS are designed to respond to the priority needs indicated by Members. It is also important to bring the sectors into focus for senior policy makers. AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of EuropeADS is a member of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe and the TradeAssociationForum.TradeAssociationForumUK Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC)Defence Industries CouncilThe role of the Defence Industries Council is to take a strategic perspective of the interests of the UK-based defence industry and represent them effectively to Government departments, Parliament, and other opinion formers and influencers, in relevant national and international fora._279d00d0-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd_279d031e-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdImage & ProfileImprove the image and profile of our industries_279d03be-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd1_279d0454-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdPolicyInfluence the policy debates of most importance to our industries_279d04fe-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd2_279d059e-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdSupply ChainsSupport UK manufacturing and our industries' supply chains_279d063e-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd3 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) -- Achieving supply chain improvement is critical to the continued global competitiveness of UK industry. The SC21 programme is a key industry venture for Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space and is overseen, governed and managed by ADS on behalf of UK industry. With national and international competitiveness increasing for the UK, the participation of companies of all sizes throughout the UK supply chain in SC21 is crucial to delivering real the key results which we strive for..._279d06de-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdTechnology & InnovationEncourage investment in technology and innovation_279d077e-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd4_279d0828-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdBusiness DevelopmentSupport business development opportunities nationally and in priority international markets_279d08be-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd5_279d0968-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdMember ValueIncrease Member value_279d0a12-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd6_279d0ac6-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bdSustainable AviationEnsure a sustainable future for the aviation industry._279d0b7a-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd7Sustainable Aviation is a long term strategy which sets out the collective approach of UK aviation to tackling the challenge of ensuring a sustainable future for our industry. A world-first, Sustainable Aviation was launched in 2005 and brings together the main players from UK airlines, airports, manufacturers and air navigation service providers. We have produced four Progress Reports to date, the latest published in January 2014, following ones in 2011, 2009 and 2006. We will continue to deliver on the goals and commitments identified in the strategy, monitoring and tracking the practical cooperative work being undertaken by signatories to Sustainable Aviation as well as promoting our efforts both within the UK and internationally._279d0c24-d946-11e4-8f6a-6675558cc3bd2015-04-02https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/pages/89370363.aspOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net