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.
Please click on the individual headings under each month for more information on a specific event / activity and to access presentations and recordings.
January 2025
- BAG India Deep Dive Workshop with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)– 22 January
- BAG attendance at ADS Annual Dinner, 30 January
- BAG attendance at Philippines Infrastructure Opportunities Briefing, 31 January
Knowledge
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Heathrow to invest £2.3bn over the next two years
Heathrow to invest £2.3bn over the next two years
In the largest private sector capital investment in the UK’s transportation network, Heathrow will invest £2.3bn (US$2.8bn) over the next two years to upgrade key facilities
Read moreFAA to invest US$332m to modernize US airports
FAA to invest US$332m to modernize US airports
The US Department of Transportation’s FAA has announced more than US$332m for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program.
Read moreTampa International Airport breaks ground on Airside D terminal
Tampa International Airport breaks ground on Airside D terminal
Tampa International Airport has officially broken ground on Airside D, the first new airside terminal at TPA in nearly 20 years
Read moreNew shoe scanner technology planned for US airports
New shoe scanner technology planned for US airports
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is planning to deploy new shoe scanning technology within the next few years in order to gather feedback from travellers and TSA officers.
Read moreUS Senate passes new expedited airport screening for veterans bill
US Senate passes new expedited airport screening for veterans bill
Legislation has passed in the US Senate that would provide veterans with service-connected disabilities with expedited screening under the TSA PreCheck program.
Read moreEast Midlands Airport installs new baggage scanners
East Midlands Airport installs new baggage scanners
East Midlands Airport is installing new security equipment designed to help simplify and speed up the checkpoint process for travellers.
Read moreUK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards
UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards
The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March
Read moreTAV Airports Expresses Interest in Managing Egypt’s Airports
TAV Airports Expresses Interest in Managing Egypt’s Airports
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation has held a meeting with Türkiye’s TAV Airports, focused on TAV’s interest in contributing to the development and modernization of Egyptian airports
Read moreStowaways on planes and inside landing gear sparks flying security fears
Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear sparks flying security fears
Experts said that a shortage of air traffic controllers and outdated technology are eroding the margin of safety in air travel
Read moreIATA: Passenger Demand up 8.1% in November
IATA: Passenger Demand up 8.1% in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global passenger demand
Read moreIATA: Air Cargo Demand up 8.2% in November 2024 – 16th Month of Consecutive Growth
IATA: Air Cargo Demand up 8.2% in November 2024 – 16th Month of Consecutive Growth
International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2024 global air cargo
Read moreLiverpool John Lennon Airport to install £3M solar farm
Liverpool John Lennon Airport to install £3M solar farm
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has entered into a partnership with solar energy firm Activ8 Energies, alongside SSE Airtricity, to establish a solar farm within its premises.
Read moreHyderabad International Airport unveils integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre
Hyderabad International Airport unveils integrated Airport Predictive Operations Centre
GMR Airports has recently launched an AI-powered digital twin platform at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
Read moreNew deputy chairman appointed at Changi Airport Group
New deputy chairman appointed at Changi Airport Group
Singapore’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has announced board-level changes at Changi Airport Group (CAG).
Read moreBrisbane Airport achieves net-zero emissions
Brisbane Airport achieves net-zero emissions
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has become one of the first Australian airports to achieve net-zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2).
Read moreImplementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) – Open Consultation
Implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) – Open Consultation
DfT has launched a public consultation on implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) in the UK, in partnership with the UK ETS Authority
Read moreFive contractors win £550m airfield framework deal
Five contractors win £550m airfield framework deal
Manchester Airports Group has revealed its line-up of firms to deliver airfield infrastructure work for the next five to eight years.
Read moreHeathrow Lift Off Q1 2025 ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing’ opportunity is now live!
Heathrow Lift Off Q1 2025 ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing’ opportunity is now live!
The theme for Lift Off Q1 2025 is ‘Health, Safety, and Wellbeing’. The event will take place in our headquarters in […]
Read moreSnow forced 4 UK airports to pause operations – can they be made more resilient?
Snow forced 4 UK airports to pause operations – can they be made more resilient?
Ice and snow led to temporarily closure of runways and delayed flights at Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester and Aberdeen airports on 7 Jan 2025
Read moreCivil Aviation mission led by the Egyptian Minister of Aviation in February 2025
Civil Aviation mission led by the Egyptian Minister of Aviation in February 2025
The Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce (EBCC) is organising a Civil Aviation mission into the UK, in partnership with the Department […]
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