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UK space trade group to open Isle of Man office

There's a welcome boost for the Isle of Man's space and manufacturing sectors.

UK trade organisation for aerospace and defence industries ADS is to open a regional office in the Island.

It's been hailed a welcome step forward by the Department of Economic Development, to ensure wider promotion of local space commerce companies.

ADS offered to establish a base here after meeting firms from the Manx aerospace cluster at the Farnborough air show.

Head of Space at ADS Anthony Burn says the Island has fostered a successful niche sector which deserves greater international recognition: 


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