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Aircraft order backlog surpasses 16,000 for the first time, ADS data reveals
Commercial aircraft orders increased by almost 900% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, pushing the total aircraft backlog to a record 16,073 – the first time it has ever exceeded 16,000, according to trade association ADS. Read more via The Manufacturer
British-made products are too hard to spot, say shoppers
Just 13% of shoppers say they always consider products that are made in Britain and 35% of UK adults say that they rarely or never notice when a product is made in Britain, according to a YouGov poll. Read more via The Manufacturer
Aviramp named in Sunday Times Top 100 for growth
Global aviation manufacturer Aviramp has been named in The Sunday Times Hundred 2025 – the prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. Read more via The Manufacturer
Making vehicle aerodynamics testing accessible
PPS has launched AeroStrip, a groundbreaking pressure sensing strip designed to give motorsport teams fast, accurate aerodynamic data without the cost or complexity of traditional testing methods. Trialled with the University of Strathclyde Motorsport team, the technology is set to make high-level aero insights more accessible than ever. Read more via The Manufacturer
Manufacturers unite for Feather Appeal supporting hospice care
Three local manufacturers – AESSEAL, MTL Advanced and Pryor Marking Technology – have come together in support of Rotherham Hospice’s new Feather Appeal, creating a striking display of remembrance in the historic gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse. Read more via The Manufacturer
Nominations now open for 2026 Pump Industry Awards
The British Pump Manufacturers Association has announced that the nomination process for the 2026 Pump Industry Awards is now underway. Read more via The Manufacturer