Promoting UK Aviation
The British Aviation Group is the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations. We provide world class expertise to meet the challenges of global airports and we are the first port of call for global clients to connect to the full spectrum of British aviation expertise delivering solutions for airports large and small.
Get Involved
All BAG Special Interest Groups (SIGs) have been formed to represent joint interests within the airport development sector. These groups are led by a nominated representative with the task of developing specific sector strategies, identifying target markets and advising the Board on issues affecting the sector.
Knowledge
Members receive business critical market information on a regular basis. We provide intelligence and background information on markets and projects and, where new information is required, we utilise our broad network on contacts to carry out research on your behalf.
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace: Report
Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace: Report
Pentagon allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to use an anti-drone laser earlier this week, leading the FAA to close airspace over El Paso, Texas, on Wed
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Heathrow / iGA Istanbul: Heathrow Won’t Be Europe’s Busiest Airport In 2026
Heathrow / iGA Istanbul: Heathrow Won’t Be Europe’s Busiest Airport In 2026
London Heathrow Airport is widely recognized as Europe’s busiest airport, and it has held the title for decades
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Southampton Airport reveals expansion plans for new lounges
Southampton Airport reveals expansion plans for new lounges
Southampton Airport has revealed expansion plans including two new passenger lounges as bosses look to boost traveller numbers to three million a year.
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Cardiff Airport’s £205m handout ‘unlawful’, claims Bristol
Cardiff Airport’s £205m handout ‘unlawful’, claims Bristol
A planned £205.2m subsidy of Cardiff Airport “should be declared unlawful”, lawyers for Bristol Airport have argued at a competition tribunal.
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Saudi to test revised PIF strategy as giga-project funding tightens
Saudi to test revised PIF strategy as giga-project funding tightens
Saudi Arabia’s PIF expected to test elements of new strategy to sound out investors as it seeks billions from the private sector to keep its giga-project pipeline moving
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Saudi Arabia to help build airports in Syria
Saudi Arabia to help build airports in Syria
Saudi Arabia has said it will invest billions of dollars in developing new airports in Syria.
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US Congress Clears FY 2026 “Minibus” Spending Bill with USDOT/FAA Funding; DHS on Two-Week Extension
US Congress Clears FY 2026 “Minibus” Spending Bill with USDOT/FAA Funding; DHS on Two-Week Extension
After a second government shutdown, U.S. House of Representatives cleared a FY26 “minibus” appropriations bill that covers five agencies, including the USDOT
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Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk, IATA’s Walsh says
Shortages of new aircraft, fuel put emissions goal at risk, IATA’s Walsh says
Shortages of efficient new aircraft and alternative fuels were pushing up profits for suppliers and putting at risk the industry’s flagship emissions goal – IATA
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ACI World Release Global Airport Traffic Forecast as Long-term Demand Growth Continues to Reshape Aviation
ACI World Release Global Airport Traffic Forecast as Long-term Demand Growth Continues to Reshape Aviation
10.2 billion passengers forecasted in 2026: 18.8 billion by 2045, confirming sustained long-term demand
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A comprehensive event programme in the UK and overseas to help Members develop their network of contacts and further export activities. Ranging from networking events and briefings to one-to-one meetings and overseas missions, we have something to suit all businesses.
