ADS Group Ltd

ADS Group is the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space industries. It speaks for its members, helps them find business and runs events and programmes that support growth. Its offices are in the UK, with a base in Farnborough, and it also has a presence in Toulouse, France.

The association represents more than 1,700 members. Small and medium firms make up over 90 percent of that group. Members range from engineering and manufacturing firms to professional services providers and universities. ADS also keeps a member search and a list of member capabilities and locations.

Business development is a core service. The Business Development Centre gives members news of global markets, programmes and tender notices. Members can see sales leads, country information, programmes worldwide and market insight. Meet the Buyer and Meet the Primes events match suppliers with buyers and large contractors. These sit at shows such as the Sustainable Skies World Summit, Aircraft Interiors Expo, Paris Air Show and Advanced Engineering Exhibition. The Business Connections Exchange runs at Farnborough International Airshow.

ADS runs UK pavilions at international shows. Its events pages list the Paris Air Show 2027 and DPRTE 2027. It also offers sponsorship options and a calendar of UK and international events. Members who want to meet in person can use an office hub and meeting space in London.

Other services include support with government security vetting, a supply chain solutions programme built around SC21, and the ADS Rewards benefits scheme. The SME success programme gives small firms a voice. More than 40 special interest groups and forums let members share ideas. ADS also offers help with finance, screening and a Business Services Network.

The association has regional teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the South West. It publishes economic analysis, commercial aircraft data and an annual Industry Facts and Figures report. Its priorities include sustainability, international trade, people and industrial policy.

Services

• Business development
• Security vetting support
• Supply chain solutions
• SME success
• ADS Rewards
• UK pavilions at air shows
• Special interest groups
• Business Services Network
• Economic analysis