Space Florida, U.K. Trade Group Sign Business 'Understanding'

Space Florida and a British trade organization signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday to further business opportunities between Florida and the United Kingdom.

Space Florida director Frank DiBello signed the pact with Rees Ward, chief executive officer of A|D|S Group Ltd., to "leverage their relationships to maximize business development potential for the other in their own markets."

A|D|S Group Ltd. is the only U.K.-based trade organization recognized by the U.K. government as the association responsible for advancing the U.K. aerospace, defense and security industries.

A|D|S encompasses the British Aviation Group and also claims Farnborough International Unlimited (organizer of the Farnborough International Air Show) as a wholly owned subsidiary.

A|D|S represents 850 member companies and operates primarily out of London, Hindhead and Farnborough, England, but also has representation in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Toulouse, New Delhi and Bangalore. The organization offers conferences, inbound/outbound trade missions, exhibitions and networking events in the U.K. and overseas.