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India's aerospace, drone and semiconductor moment: reflections from the Great North trade mission
Mandy Ridyard, Director of Marketing and Communications at ASG Aerospace and a National Manufacturing Commissioner, returned from October's trade mission to India convinced that aerospace, drones and semiconductors offer some of the most exciting opportunities in the UK–India relationship.
The First Airbus A300 Flight Changed Commercial Aviation: ASG Aerospace marks the milestone
ASG Aerospace is marking the 54th anniversary of the first flight of the Airbus A300, an aircraft that transformed commercial aviation and laid the foundations for one of the world's most successful aerospace manufacturers.
ASG Aerospace Welcomes £2.5bn Rolls-Royce Investment as Major Opportunity for British Manufacturing
The Chancellor used his first Budget to confirm a £2.5 billion programme with Rolls-Royce, shared between the company and the Government over ten years. It will develop a new generation of cleaner, more efficient engines for passenger and military aircraft. The bigger prize is a British engine on the next generation of single-aisle jets, the workhorses of short-haul travel
ASG Aerospace Champions Mentoring to Develop the Next Generation of Industry Leaders
As National Mentoring Day is marked on 27 October, ASG Aerospace is celebrating the role of mentoring in developing future talent, highlighting the experiences of two employees whose careers demonstrate the value of sharing knowledge, building confidence and creating opportunities across the aerospace manufacturing industry.
ASG Aerospace Marks 68 Years Since Boeing 707 Flight Heralded the Jet Age
ASG Aerospace is marking the 68th anniversary of one of commercial aviation's defining moments, when a Pan American World Airways Boeing 707 departed New York for Paris on 26 October 1958, helping to usher in a new era of international air travel.
Reflections from Toulouse - The Future of European Aerospace Manufacturing
Following his recent visit to Toulouse for the ADS Annual Event, ASG Aerospace CEO Simon Weston has shared his reflections on the opportunities facing British aerospace manufacturers.
ASG Aerospace welcomes new Boeing orders as airline investment drives demand across the supply chain
Aerospace has welcomed a series of major aircraft orders secured by customer Boeing, as airlines continue to invest in fleet renewal and additional capacity.
Consistency matters in aerospace as ASG Aerospace marks World Standards Day
ASG Aerospace is marking World Standards Day on 14 October by highlighting the role that internationally recognised standards play in creating consistency across a global aerospace supply chain.
ASG Aerospace Celebrates £300 Million Rolls-Royce Investment as UK Aerospace Manufacturing Capacity Expands
ASG Aerospace welcomed Rolls-Royce’s announcement of a £300 million investment in its UK manufacturing and engineering facilities, describing the programme as a major boost for British aerospace manufacturing and the specialist supply chain supporting its future growth.
ASG Aerospace welcomes GKN Aerospace investment as industry adds manufacturing capacity
ASG Aerospace has welcomed GKN Aerospace’s latest investment in manufacturing capacity, as the company prepares to triple the size of its North Charlestown operation in the United States.
From Sputnik to a new space economy: ASG Aerospace reflects on anniversary of the start of the Space Age
ASG Aerospace is marking the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik 1, the small Soviet satellite whose journey into orbit on 4 October 1957 opened a new era in engineering and exploration.
ASG Aerospace Welcomes Airbus Investment as UK Production Capacity Grows
ASG Aerospace has welcomed Airbus’s latest investment in UK manufacturing, as the aircraft maker prepares to create 480 new jobs at its Broughton operation in North Wales.
A September milestone in aerospace history, and in ASG Aerospace's own story
September holds a special place in the history of one of aerospace's most recognisable aircraft, and in ASG Aerospace's own manufacturing story.
ASG Aerospace’s Mandy Ridyard Recognised in Make UK 130 Honours
ASG Aerospace’s Mandy Ridyard has been named among the Make UK 130 Honours, recognising her contribution to manufacturing leadership, regional business growth and national industrial policy.
Why Aerospace? Georgina Platt Shares Her View as ASG Aerospace Celebrates National Manufacturing Day
ASG Aerospace is celebrating the careers, skills and people behind the sector this National Manufacturing Day by asking one simple question: Why Aerospace?
Celebrating National Manufacturing Day 2026!
Today, ASG Aerospace joins manufacturers across the country in celebrating the people, skills and technology behind UK manufacturing.
£1.75m Preston Investment Strengthens ASG Aerospace Manufacturing Capacity
A £1.75 million investment at ASG Aerospace’s TGM operation in Preston is adding significant large-format machining capacity as the group prepares for continued demand from major aerospace programmes.
Welcoming our new apprentices: investing in the future of precision engineering
This autumn, ASG Aerospace is welcoming a significant cohort of new apprentices across our operations in the UK and Germany. Spanning seven manufacturing and engineering sites, our new intake represents a major investment in developing the next generation of skilled professionals in aerospace and precision engineering.
What If Semiconductors Stopped Working?
Picture an aerospace factory falling silent. CNC machines stop mid-cycle. Robots freeze. Digital inspection systems go dark, and computers can no longer process production data. Now look beyond the factory gates, to aircraft, communications, transport, energy infrastructure, the digital economy itself.
£10m Investment Programme Positions ASG Aerospace for Long-Term Industry Growth
Long-term investment across the global aerospace industry is placing renewed emphasis on the manufacturing capability, capacity and processes required to support the next generation of aircraft and engine programmes.