 Keeping you informed
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Today's BAG Update features:
- BAG Chair Welcome
- International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity – BAG Member Spotlights series – Take part!
- BAG Scottish Region- Call for Nominations Chair & Deputy Chair Positions
- BAG Members Day & Networking Reception Airport Opportunities and Sustainability- 2 March 2023 *A few spaces left!*
- BAG Virtual Get Together: Airport Show Dubai 2023 & Developments in the MEASA Airport Market - 8 March 2023 *Register Now!*
- BAG Welcomes our new member!
- Exhibiting with your own stand at PTE – show you are a proud member of BAG by displaying the BAG logo!
- BAG at Airport Show Dubai- 9-11 May 2023 *Register your Interest*
- UK Pavilion at inter airport Europe 2023- 10-13 October 2023 *Register your Interest!*
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Welcome
Welcome to the latest edition of the BAG Update in 2023!
This week commences with a milestone – the return of the first in person Airport Sector Mission after the pandemic; a group of 13 companies together with UK Government representative from DIT and DfT will be visiting India and travelling to New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Mumbai for a packed programme of stakeholder and client meetings. The full missions brochure can be found on the BAG website. This will be followed by another Airport Sector Mission next week – which will visit Saudi Arabia where once again an impressive programme is planned. Feedback sessions on both missions will be provided at our upcoming BAG Members Day on 2 March 2023.
Another key focus for this week are our Special Interest Group meetings – earlier today we hosted the BAG Security Group meeting which featured a range of member introductions, latest updates on the wider Security and Resilience Sector from ADS Group, as well as an update on inter airport europe.
The first meeting of 2023 of the BAG Next Gen Meeting is happening later today where the leads of the group are delighted to welcome guest speakers looking at Supply Market Management - what is it and why you should know about it, followed by a BAG Business Intelligence Update; the meeting will also include discussions on Future Plans for the BAG Next Gen group in 2023 followed by some networking. If you or any colleagues are interested to become part of the BAG Next Gen Group please connect with the BAG team for more info.
Tomorrow sees the joint BAG Airport Consultants Group (ACG) and the BAG Equipment & Operations Suppliers Group (EOSG) will be held followed by a networking lunch. The leads of both groups are delighted to be joined by guest speaker Alison Addy, Head of External Engagement and Policy, who will provide a Gatwick Airport Update and Outlook for 2023. Both Groups will also receive presentations on Heathrow T2 Baggage and a BAG Business Intelligence Update. Presentations can be found on the BAG website after the meeting.
May I express my thanks to Louise Urquhart as Chair and Kenny Paxton as Deputy Chair for leading BAG’s Scottish Region over the past years. As both their terms are coming to an end we are looking for a new leadership team to support the region for the next two years. If you are interested in either the Chair or Deputy position please get in touch with Hannah Sallabanks.
BAG remained present in the wider aviation sector debate by attending a range of Sustainable Aviation group meetings to represent the wider aviation infrastructure supply chain; as well as contributing to the Future Fight Industrialisation discussion and which role trade bodies can play.
The last remaining spaces for BAG’s popular Members Day next week (2 March 2023) are available on our website. BAG is delighted to host the first LIVE BAG Members Day in 2023 in central London themed around Airport Opportunities and Sustainability. We are looking forward to hearing about latest opportunities from BAG’s Strategic Partners, a partnership programme which has developed considerably in the last year and includes the major UK Airport clients providing mutually beneficial engagement that promotes collaboration and value. We will provide insight and follow up from our most recent collaborations with the Department for International Trade around international priority markets and opportunities associated with them. The event will also explore latest Government consultations through the Department for Transport and how BAG members can actively get involved and provide feedback.
We are looking forward to an exciting and busy couple of months ahead and welcoming you to one of our events or meetings soon.
If you would like to get in touch or have any further feedback please get in contact – chair@britishaviationgroup.co.uk
Jason Fowler, Chair, British Aviation Group |
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International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity – BAG Member Spotlights series – Take part!
At BAG we are on a Diversity & Inclusion journey, and we recognise we need to do more to educate ourselves and our member organisations to understand more about the people who work within our network and the communities in which we represent.
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.
We believe personal stories and understanding lived experiences will help us all have an appreciation for the brilliance everyone's uniqueness brings and also help us all see some of the barriers faced within our workplaces and society. By actively educating ourselves we can all contribute to being the change needed, ensuring everyone, everyday feels included.
In March we celebrate International Women’s Day, and we are seeking volunteers within our member companies to spotlight as part of an awareness campaign. We would love to hear from you (your colleagues) if you are happy to share some insights to your career and personal story. Our vision is that the campaign will feature real people and be used on our social media platforms to highlight the opportunities the aviation industry offers to everyone. We are seeking individuals at all levels from all backgrounds, the stories will be shared in written format (no videos) during March.
If you are interested in taking part please send the following to Hannah Sallabanks as soon as possible!
- Name, title, organisation
- Profile picture
- Background image
- Quote / Spotlight text
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BAG Scottish Region- Call for Nominations Chair & Deputy Chair Positions
At the last joint Scottish and Northern Ireland regional Meeting on the 9 February 2023, members were informed that Louise Urquhart Chair of the BAG Scottish Region and Kenny Paxton Deputy Chair of the BAG Scottish Region are coming to the end of their term as the leads of the BAG Scottish Region. The group are therefore in need of a Chair and two Deputy Chairs to support the region for the next two years.
The newly elected leads will take up their positions and be announced at the BAG Scottish Regional Reception on the 22nd March 2023 which will be their first official engagement.
If you are interested in either positions, please contact Hannah Sallabanks. |
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BAG Members Day & Networking Reception Airport Opportunities and Sustainability- 2 March 2023
On 2 March 2023, BAG will be holding our first LIVE BAG Members Day in 2023 at the Turner & Townsend Offices in central London starting with a Networking lunch from 12.00, followed by an afternoon event programme, and a subsequent Networking Reception. The event will be themed around Airport Opportunities and Sustainability. This Members Day will once again be run as an interactive workshop open to all member companies.
Client expectations around sustainability are escalating all the while as they strive towards their net zero and decarbonisation targets. It is no longer an option for the supply chain to ignore this important challenge and we are delighted to welcome speakers from the client side, Government representatives as well as academia to discuss with us the various aspects of this key topic. We are looking forward to hearing about latest opportunities from one of BAG’s Strategic Partners, a partnership programme which has developed considerably in the last year and includes the major UK Airport clients providing mutually beneficial engagement that promotes collaboration and value. We will provide insight and follow up from our most recent collaborations with the Department for International Trade around international priority markets and opportunities associated with them. The event will also explore latest Government consultations through the Department for Transport and how BAG members can actively get involved and provide feedback.
The workshop will
- Update members on BAG’s latest activities and explain how members can get engaged across BAG’s various activities and groups.
- Hear from BAG’s Strategic Partner Gatwick Airport and understand their latest thinking and plans moving forwards and what this means for the airport infrastructure supply chain
- Find out more about the most recent DIT Airport Sector Trade Missions to Saudi Arabia and India in February 2023 and understand more about related international airport opportunities
- Learn about the new Government’s Call for evidence Zero Emissions Airport Operations by 2040, based on the proposal in the UK’s Jet Zero Strategy and how BAG members can engage and provide relevant input
- Give members the opportunity to participate in facilitated group conversations around relevant themes. Member feedback will be used to help the Board shape representative views, which will be shared with Government bodies to help them shape policy.
To attend the event, please email Hannah Sallabanks. |
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BAG Virtual Get Together: Airport Show Dubai 2023 & Developments in the MEASA Airport Market - 8 March *Register Now*
On 8 March 2023, the British Aviation Group will be holding the Virtual Get Together: Airport Show Dubai 2023 & Developments in The MEASA Airport Market facilitated by Shakir Khaja, Lead of the BAG Business Intelligence Working Group in cooperation with Reed Exhibitions (RX Global).
After the most difficult era in aviation's history, the airports industry is looking forward to 2023, when it expects to continue its recovery, set new targets, and build back chances that will help define the following decade of economic recovery and prosperity. Learn from experts about ongoing projects and developments, their current and future initiatives towards innovation and sustainability, as well as how you can get in contact with relevant project owners and the airport industry in the MEASA region through participating at the Airport Show in Dubai this May.
Guest speakers at the webinar will include representatives from dnata and Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects as well as colleagues from Airport Show Dubai.
We invite you to join our webinar about post COVID development of Airport Projects in MEASA region and Airport Show 2023 Event Updates and Highlights on 8 March 2023 at 09.00 -10.30.
If you would like to participate in this session, please register here. |
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BAG welcomes our new member!
BAG is delighted to welcome Falck Fire Services UK Limited to the BAG Membership! We look forward to collaborating with you!
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Exhibiting with your own stand at PTE 2023 Amsterdam? – Show you are a proud member of BAG by displaying the BAG logo!
Is your company exhibiting at PTE in Amsterdam next month and you would like to show your affiliation with BAG? Why not include the BAG logo in your stand design such as others member companies have done? All BAG members are able to use the BAG logo to show they are part of our trade association. If you would like a digital copy of the BAG logo in various formats to suit your needs please get in touch.
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| BAG at Airport Show Dubai- 9-11 May 2023 *Register your Interest!*
We are delighted to announce that we are looking to host once again a UK Pavilion at Airport Show Dubai 2023. For more information on the packages, floorplan and how to register your interest please click here.
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| UK Pavilion at inter airport Europe 2023- 10-13 October 2023 *Register your Interest!*
We are delighted to announce that we are once again looking to host a UK Pavilion at inter airport Europe 2023, the world’s leading airport exhibition, which covers all areas of airport-related technology, equipment, and services, all in one place. For more information on the packages, floorplan and how to register your interest please click here.
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 Looking Ahead
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BAG Webinars, Special Interest groups, Regions and Events
BAG are offering all members the chance for regular webinars, events, SIGs and Regional meetings to have the chance for some regular interaction between members as well as information share and networking. Please see below the upcoming schedule:
BAGSIGs and Regions:
To view the full SIG and Regions Calendar for 2023, please click here
- Joint Airport Consultants Group & Equipment & Operations Suppliers meeting - 23 February 2023
BAG Webinars and Events:
Future Events:
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 Past Events & Webinars
Please find all our past events and webinars with presentations and recordings on the BAG website!
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