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Aircraft orders hit highest first-quarter total since 2013
Commercial aircraft orders rose 9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to reach 569, marking the strongest start to a year for the sector since 2013, according to UK trade association ADS Group’s latest Economic Briefing. Read more via The Manufacturer
The shift from repair to resilience: manufacturing’s biggest advantage
Reliabilityweb’s Terrence O’Hanlon argues that true manufacturing reliability is driven by leadership, culture and system-wide thinking, not just maintenance or technology, making it a critical and hard-to-replicate competitive advantage. Read more via The Manufacturer
Innovate UK and Stemazing: mentoring in the UK battery sector
Innovate UK and Stemazing brought together mentors and mentees from across the UK battery sector at Kew Gardens for a networking and development event aimed at strengthening inclusion, diversity, and career progression to support the industry’s growth. Read more via The Manufacturer
Automate or fall behind: is time running out?
Oliver Selby says the UK’s automation sector is recovering unevenly but still lagging global competitors, with financial, cultural and long-term investment barriers holding back robotics adoption despite growing interest and support initiatives. Read more via The Manufacturer
Aurrigo International appoints aviation expert as Director of Global Airport Operations
Aurrigo International has made the high-profile appointment of Mark Gower as Director of Global Airport Operations (non-board role). Read more via The Manufacturer
