ADS, the national UK trade organisation for aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, has organised the UK Trade Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow 2011. The pavilion is supported by UK Trade & Investment Defence and Security Organisation, will feature a selection of key UK companies that are part of the 94 strong UK contingent exhibiting at the Dubai Airshow.

The Middle Eastern member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are a priority market for theUKaerospace, defence and security industries. Government figures show that 10 per cent, or £1.6bn (US $2.58) worth ofUKaerospace and defence international trade was with the Middle East in 2008, creating a positive trade balance of £0.5bn.

“With nearly 100 UK companies exhibiting at the one of leading global showcases for aerospace, this is a clear message of intent and interest in the Gulf states. What is even more encouraging is the breadth of the expertise which is travelling to the Dubai Airshow.- we are seeing the full stretch of the supply chain with UK companies hailing from every part of the country present and eager to do business.” Said Rees Ward, Chief Executive of ADS.