Regulations and Government
Brexit Trade Row Puts UK Aerospace Sector Under Pressure
Trade group ADS is concerned that the UK government's breach of its Brexit trade agreement with the European Union could expose its members to new risks.
Farnborough Airshow organizers expect exhibitor and trade visitor numbers this year to roughly match those from the 2018 edition. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Farnborough Airshow organizers expect exhibitor and trade visitor numbers this year to roughly match those from the 2018 edition. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Worsening relations between the UK government and the European Union (EU) continue to raise concerns in Britain’s aerospace sector over skills shortages, supply chain disruption, and access to key export markets. Publishing its latest summary of industry data on Tuesday, trade group ADS indicated that the UK’s unilateral move to renege on its Brexit trade agreement with the EU on rules governing the movement of goods in and out of Northern Ireland could undermine progress achieved in ensuring smooth working relations in the aerospace sector since the UK left the EU in January 2020.