Who we are
The British Aviation Group is the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations. We work with UK Department for Business and Trade to help global aviation clients connect with the world class expertise of the British aviation sector. We represent around 200 member companies from across the supply chain including world leaders in all aspects of aviation.
What we do
Providing world class expertise to meet the challenges of global airports. BAG is the first port of call for global clients to connect to the British aviation expertise delivering solutions for airports both large and small.
Our Structure
BAG is a not for profit organisation and operates under the ADS Group Ltd umbrella and is open to both ADS Members and non-ADS members. The BAG Constitution provides further background on BAG’s role and aims.
Who We Work With
We work with and across a large number of organisations, partners, and supporting bodies to deliver a range of highly valued activities and services on behalf of our sector and the members we support.
Annual Review
The BAG Annual Review features BAG’s activities in a virtual and interactive way and highlights month by month what BAG has achieved, including key activities, Special Interest Groups and Regions, and how BAG has successfully engaged with its members throughout this year. Read more
Our Board
The British Aviation Group is governed by a Board, whose role it is to help guide BAG in its activities and strategies and to ensure that the Group meets the requirements of its members to represent them in the best way possible.
Our Team
The day-to-day work of the British Aviation Group is carried out by a dedicated and experienced team, including allocated event managers for each of our events.
Knowledge
Each day we bring you the latest airport and aviation news from across the globe in a single news source
Update on Heathrow Expansion and Engagement with the Planning Inspectorate
Update on Heathrow Expansion and Engagement with the Planning Inspectorate
Dear Heathrow Local Growth Taskforce Members, As you will be aware, following the Government’s strong support for a third runway at […]
Read moreCLEvolution: Inside Cleveland’s $1.6B Airport Transformation
CLEvolution: Inside Cleveland’s $1.6B Airport Transformation
Join host Joe Petrie in a discussion with Bryant Francis on CLEvolution, the $1.6 billion modernization campaign at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Read moreLibya’s US$1.3bn Benghazi Airport to open in 2026
Libya’s US$1.3bn Benghazi Airport to open in 2026
The US$1.3bn Benghazi International Airport project, part of Libya’s Vision 2030, is slated for completion in 2026.
Read moreSeattle-Tacoma opens new security checkpoint
Seattle-Tacoma opens new security checkpoint
A new security checkpoint located at the south end of the terminal on the arrivals level at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has opened to the traveling public
Read moreTurbulent times
Turbulent times
Dr Inderjit Singh, a global aviation consultant with ICAO and former CEO of Indira Gandhi International Airport, considers the impact global conflicts have on the aviation industry.
Read moreMunich’s expanded Terminal 1 pier to open in the first half of 2026
Munich’s expanded Terminal 1 pier to open in the first half of 2026
Munich Airport today confirmed that the expansion of its Terminal 1 pier is progressing smoothly and on target for completion next year.
Read moreLithuania’s airport system: Winds of change
Lithuania’s airport system: Winds of change
Lithuanian Airports CEO, Simonas Bartkus, tells Joe Bates more about the growth and development of the country’s three main airports – Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga.
Read moreVietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport on target to open in 2026
Vietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport on target to open in 2026
The first phase of Vietnam’s new $4.6 billion gateway, Long Thanh International Airport, is on target to open in late 2026, according to local news reports.
Read moreAirport could expand to have 51 million passengers
Airport could expand to have 51 million passengers
London Stansted Airport has submitted an expansion plan that could dramatically increase its passenger numbers.
Read moreSydney’s second airport is nearly built. But will the airlines and people come?
Sydney’s second airport is nearly built. But will the airlines and people come?
Victoria’s Avalon has struggled to take wing, but some project Sydney’s new 24-hour, high-tech airport will one day match Heathrow for passenger numbers
Read moreDutch brawl over airport noise sets tone for rest of Europe
Dutch brawl over airport noise sets tone for rest of Europe
Enraged neighbors want the noise cut. Airlines and the city want it to remain a crucial hub.
Read moreMEET THE BUYER EVENT: London Luton Airport highlights wealth of opportunities for local businesses
MEET THE BUYER EVENT: London Luton Airport highlights wealth of opportunities for local businesses
London Luton Airport (LLA) is hosting an event for local businesses looking to explore opportunities to work with the airport.
Read moreAussie giant Macquarie takes off with stake in London City Airport
Aussie giant Macquarie takes off with stake in London City Airport
Macquarie Asset Management is nearing a deal to buy a sizeable minority interest in the capital’s fifth-busiest airport, Sky News understands.
Read moreDenver International Airport sees security satisfaction rise after West Checkpoint opens as part of Great Hall Project
Denver International Airport sees security satisfaction rise after West Checkpoint opens as part of Great Hall Project
Denver International Airport reports higher satisfaction scores after opening its new West Checkpoint, with improved wait times and screening experience
Read moreHelsinki Airport Achieves Net Zero Emissions Under Airport Carbon Accreditation
Helsinki Airport Achieves Net Zero Emissions Under Airport Carbon Accreditation
Finavia, the Finnish airport company, has officially achieved net zero carbon emissions for operations at Helsinki Airport
Read moreWestern Sydney Airport reveals inaugural masterplan
Western Sydney Airport reveals inaugural masterplan
Western Sydney Intl Airport releases Preliminary Draft Master Plan, outlining the airport’s key plans and broader ambitions for growth and opportunity over the next two decades
Read moreInterview with Satyaki Raghunath, COO of Bangalore International Airport
Interview with Satyaki Raghunath, COO of Bangalore International Airport
PT World caught up with Satyaki Raghunath, COO of Bangalore Intl Airport, to discover more about the insights he shared at the conference on the airport’s rapid growth
Read moreSydney installs new SmartGate kiosks
Sydney installs new SmartGate kiosks
Sydney Airport has installed eight new Australian Border Force (ABF) SmartGate kiosks at the T1 International Terminal
Read moreKahului Airport to expand security screening checkpoint
Kahului Airport to expand security screening checkpoint
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has broken ground on a new, six-lane security screening checkpoint at Kahului Airport on the island of Maui.
Read moreBryan Bedford’s FAA confirmation hearing: What you need to know
Bryan Bedford’s FAA confirmation hearing: What you need to know
On June 11, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will consider Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford’s nomination to lead the FAA
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