Winging It - An ADS Podcast

In the latest episode of our ADS Winging It Podcast, ADS Director of Policy Jonathan Hawkings talks to ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt about the 2021 Budget which was delivered on 3 March 2021. 

In the latest episode of the ADS Winging It Podcast, we talk to the ADS Defence and Security Directors and Vice Presidents about their priorities and the UK's Defence and Security Industrial Strategy. Hosted by Jonathan Hawkings, Director of Policy at ADS and Andy Johnston ADS Defence Policy Advisor.

In the latest episode of the ADS Winging It Podcast, we talk to ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt about this week's Spending Review and recent funding announcements from the Government and what that means for our sectors. Hosted by Jonathan Hawkings, Director of Policy at ADS.

The ADS Winging It Podcast is back. In the first episode of its return, we analyse the Q3 global aircraft orders and deliveries data and talk to UK aerospace supply chain companies JJ Churchill and Produmax about how the pandemic has impacted them. Hosted by Jonathan Hawkings, Director of Policy at ADS. With guests: Aimie Stone, Senior Economist at ADS Andrew Churchill, Executive Chairman at JJ Churchill Mandy Ridyard, Finance Director at Produmax

In the thirteenth episode of our Winging It podcast, we look at the future of aerospace as the industry works to achieve its goal of net zero by 2050. Hosted by Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, Director of Policy & Economics at ADS. With special guests: Paul Stein, Chief Technology Officer at Rolls Royce Russ Dunn, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Strategy at GKN Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In the twelfth episode of our Winging It podcast, we provide an update following December 2019’s general election and what it means for our sectors. We also talk to Lynda McVay about the skills landscape across our sectors including some of the challenges and the solutions. Hosted by Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, Director of Policy & Economics at ADS. With special guests: Jonathan Hawkings, Head of Public Affairs, ADS Lynda McVay, Director Skills and Capability at Leonardo Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In the eleventh episode of our Winging It podcast, we talk to leading trade experts examine the new Brexit deal agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Union leaders, and its implications for trade in our sectors.   Hosted by Syma Cullasy, Director of Policy & Economics at ADS. With special guests: David Henig, UK Director at European Centre for International Political Economy  Sam Lowe, Senior Research Fellow at Centre for European Reform

In the tenth episode, we take a look at what’s been happening in UK politics – the new Government, its priorities, Brexit and what it all might mean for our sectors. Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS. With guests: Jonathan Hawkings, Head of Public Affairs at ADS Aimie Stone, Senior Economist at ADS Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In the ninth episode of our Winging It podcast we’re at Paris Airshow talking to PowerVamp and ADS members Cadence Design Systems and Oxley Group about what they do and their time at the airshow. We are also joined in the studio by the ADS membership team to talk about the benefits of membership and what members could participate in. Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS. With guests: Alex Green, Membership Account Manager at ADS Marc Brooker, Membership Account Manager at ADS Frank Schirrmeister, Senior Group Director at Cadence Design Systems Richard Roller, Founder & Chairman at PowerVamp Jayne Moorby, Marketing Manager at Oxley Group Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

The eighth episode of our Winging It podcast is about the environment - considerations from our industry around climate change and future flight.   Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS.   With guests: Sameer Savani, Head of Innovation and Engineering at ADS Jeegar Kakkad, Chief Economist & Director of Policy at ADS Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

The seventh episode of our Winging It podcast is about Women in Defence. We also talk to schools from across the country about the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge which aims to get young people into STEM. Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS. With guests: Angela Owen, Founder of Women in Defence UK and Senior Advisor to PA Consulting. Michelle Partington, Woman of the Year at the 2018 Women in Defence Awards.

The sixth episode of our Winging It podcast is all about Brexit. This month we are joined by Nicole Sykes from the CBI to discuss what’s been happening with Brexit and what it means for businesses in the UK.   Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS.   With guests: Nicole Sykes, Head of EU Negotiations, CBI Aimie Stone, Senior Economist, ADS Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

The fifth episode of our Winging It podcast is all about women (and a touch of Brexit). Alongside our guests from Airbus and Rolls-Royce we take a look at the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter and why it’s so important to increase gender parity in our industries.   Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS   With guests: ·         Katherine Bennett CBE, Senior Vice President, Airbus ·         Katie Roscoe, Senior Government Relations Manager, Rolls-Royce ·         Jess Poole, Engineering Graduate Trainee.   Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In the fourth episode of Winging It, we take a look at the annual aircraft production data for 2018 and provide an update on Brexit. We are also joined by Mark Lupton at Nexus Nine for discussion on the problems caused by drones at Gatwick airport in December, and potential solutions to the problem. Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS With guests: Aimie Stone, Senior Economist ADS Nicholas Altham, Aerospace Policy Advisor ADS Mark Lupton, Nexus Nine   Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In the third episode of Winging It, we take a look at some of the main highlights from 2018, including Farnborough International Airshow, the Aerospace Sector Deal and RAF100. We also discuss the latest on what is happening with Brexit. Hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS With guests: Paul Everitt, Chief Executive of ADS   Ally Ambroziak, Head of Government Relations at Thales Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

The second episode in our podcast series that looks to analyse the key issues for our sectors, featuring a range of guests from across our industries. In this episode, we take a look at what is happening with Brexit and talk to Bob Keen from BAE Systems about the UK's combat air strategy. This episode of Winging It is hosted by Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS. Featuring (in order of appearance): Jonathan Hawkings, Head of Public Affairs at ADS Heather Gilchrist, Media & PR Officer at ADS Andy Johnston, Defence Policy Adviser at ADS Bob Keen, Head of Government Relations at BAE Systems To subscribe on iTunes, please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/winging-it-an-ads-podcast/id1441128954?mt=2 Please note Episode 2 of Winging It will be available on iTunes from 29th November. Music is provided by Scott Holmes.

In our new Podcast series, we will analyse the key issues for our sectors, featuring a range of guests from across our industries. In the first episode of Winging It, we discuss what’s happening with Brexit, the upcoming Budget and the UK Security Industry. Hosted by Jeegar Kakkad, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at ADS. Starring: Jonathan Hawkings, Head of Public Affairs at ADS Emma Booth, Senior Public Affairs Adviser at ADS Nathan Mathiot, Security Policy Adviser at ADS Hugo Rosemont, Director – Security and Resilience Sector at ADS Thom Rawlinson, Public Affairs Adviser at ADS