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
IATA Sustainability & Economics Newsletter – July 2025
IATA Sustainability & Economics Newsletter – July 2025
Slight improvement in July passenger traffic…
Read moreNashville: See the Future of New Concourse A
Nashville: See the Future of New Concourse A
The existing Concourse A will close in 45 days on Oct. 3 to allow for a complete demolition and reconstruction of the concourse under New Horizon
Read moreWorth The Wait: Chicago O’Hare Begins Construction On New $1.3 Billion Concourse
Worth The Wait: Chicago O’Hare Begins Construction On New $1.3 Billion Concourse
Simple FlyingPrachi Patel28 August 2025 Chicago O’Hare International Airport has finally broken ground on a long-awaited new concourse. The $1.3 billion expansion, […]
Read moreColombia opens bidding process for US$184mn Café airport
Colombia opens bidding process for US$184mn Café airport
Colombia has launched the bidding process for the first phase of the project to build the Café international airport in Caldas department
Read moreAlexandria Renames Borg El Arab Airport to Alexandria International Airport
Alexandria Renames Borg El Arab Airport to Alexandria International Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport will be officially renamed Alexandria International Airport starting 4 September.
Read moreJohannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (Gauteng) has advanced plans for its Midfield Cargo Development
Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (Gauteng) has advanced plans for its Midfield Cargo Development
The project, valued at USD 312 million, is at design stage, with construction scheduled to begin in 2025 and completion targeted for 2027.
Read moreNavi Mumbai International Airport will open in September 2025, creating a dual-airport system for Mumbai
Navi Mumbai International Airport will open in September 2025, creating a dual-airport system for Mumbai
Future phases will add a second terminal and runway by 2029, raising capacity to 50 million passengers.
Read moreMumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: T1 demolition not immediate, but will be timed with NMIA expansion
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: T1 demolition not immediate, but will be timed with NMIA expansion
NMIA’s first phase is designed to handle up to 20 million passengers annually and the second phase will expand the capacity to 50 million.
Read moreAdani Airports has announced a phased investment of INR 100 billion to expand Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
Adani Airports has announced a phased investment of INR 100 billion to expand Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
The operator has already spent INR 24.01 billion (USD 288 million) on a new terminal and road upgrades.
Read moreAirports of Thailand (AoT) has revised its master plan for Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has revised its master plan for Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
The updated plan includes a new South Terminal capable of handling 55 million passengers a year and a fourth runway
Read moreChiang Mai Airport has released further details of its expansion programme
Chiang Mai Airport has released further details of its expansion programme
Airports of Thailand will deliver the development in two stages
Read moreWork on Shenzhen Airport’s T2 starts
Work on Shenzhen Airport’s T2 starts
Shenzhen Government Online25 August 2025 Work on Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport’s Terminal 2 (T2) and Northern Cargo Area officially began on August […]
Read moreDOTr eyes relocation of Mindanao airports
DOTr eyes relocation of Mindanao airports
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will study the relocation of three airports in Mindanao in a bid to expand their capacity in anticipation of higher demand.
Read moreMelbourne Airport’s third runway enters next phase
Melbourne Airport’s third runway enters next phase
Melbourne Airport18 August 2025 Melbourne Airport’s third runway has moved into the next phase of development, with initial construction works about to […]
Read moreAuckland Airport is progressing with its NZD 5.7 billion development programme
Auckland Airport is progressing with its NZD 5.7 billion development programme
The airport has launched a four-year redevelopment of its departures hall, the largest upgrade in nearly five decades.
Read moreBournemouth Secures Planning Permission for Terminal Expansion and Transport Interchange
Bournemouth Secures Planning Permission for Terminal Expansion and Transport Interchange
Bournemouth has secured planning approval for a major terminal expansion and new transport interchange as part of a USD 66 million phased investment programme
Read moreAustin Airport Begins Negotiations With Airlines To Allocate 20 New Gates In $800+ Million Expansion
Austin Airport Begins Negotiations With Airlines To Allocate 20 New Gates In $800+ Million Expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been granted permission to hold discussions with airlines over the opening of 20 new gates.
Read moreReport: Heathrow Airport 3rd Runway Planning Costs Skyrocket To $1 Billion
Report: Heathrow Airport 3rd Runway Planning Costs Skyrocket To $1 Billion
London Heathrow Airport’s (LHR) planning costs for its third runway have reached over $1 billion, and the higher cost will likely be passed on to airlines and passengers.
Read moreLondon Gatwick’s US Flights Have Been Cut By 32%, With Edinburgh Airport Now Having More
London Gatwick’s US Flights Have Been Cut By 32%, With Edinburgh Airport Now Having More
London Gatwick has seen its number of US flights reduced considerably.
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