UK aerospace soars to new heights in first half of 2018

Posted on 31 Jul 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Paul Everitt, CEO of ADS Group: "The Future Flight challenge will ensure the UK takes a lead in delivering cleaner, quieter and more innovative aircraft" - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

The first six months of the year saw the UK’s aerospace sector set new records for deliveries and the total order backlog.

The value of delivers made so far in 2018 are estimated to be worth up to £13bn to the UK aerospace industry – image courtesy of Depositphotos. Deliveries have set new records for the month of June at 165 aircraft, Q2 with 383 aircraft deliveries and first half year at 693…

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