Aviation and Defence News
Aircraft orders in Q3 2025 fell to their lowest level since 2021, with 269 new orders placed – a 46% drop compared to the same period last year.
Despite this, year-to-date orders remain robust, up 46% at 1,431 aircraft, according to ADS.
Defence Partnership and Innovations
British soldiers’ mobility on the battlefield will be enhanced as the UK and Germany sign a major contract for new high-tech bridging equipment, reflecting the growing defence partnership between the two countries.
Babcock and Plastometrex are partnering to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) in the defence supply chain.
Appointments and Investments
Professor William Webster has been appointed as the new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, following an open competition and in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
A significant investment is being made into the British aerospace sector, following a major deal being made between a Vietnamese airline and the UK aerospace sector.
Author's summary: Aviation orders drop in Q3 2025.