British Aviation Group hosts roundtable discussion with Trade and Export Promotion Minister

Companies from across the UK aviation sector met Trade and Export Promotion Minister Baroness Fairhead to discuss how industry and government can work together to promote the sector internationally and boost UK exports.

The roundtable in London, organised by the British Aviation Group (BAG) and hosted by BAG Chairman Graham Bolton on Monday 16 April, brought together senior representatives from across the UK aviation and airport supply chain and provided an opportunity to share experiences of the challenges and opportunities facing UK exporters within the sector.

Minister for Trade and Export Promotion at the Department for International Trade, Baroness Fairhead said:

“I am determined to help the UK’s world leading aviation sector to seize global export opportunities across the world."

“The Department for International Trade will continue to support thousands of companies to export every year, including many in the aviation sector.”

BAG Chairman Graham Bolton said:

“There are major opportunities for UK companies in this international sector and boosting exports is a top priority for our members. "

“Our roundtable with Baroness Fairhead showed the importance of a strong partnership between industry and government in working together to promote the UK’s world-leading aviation and airport operations industry. This event was a timely and valuable opportunity to demonstrate the amazing success of our members, working in over 150 countries and at the 60 largest airports delivering value, efficiency, sustainability and resilience.”

The British Aviation Group is the leading representative body for British companies involved in aviation and airport development and operations.

Notes to Editors

1.      The aviation sector directly supporting around 230,000 jobs in the UK, and contributes over £22bn to the UK economy.

2.      The British Aviation Group works closely with the Department for International Trade (DIT) in providing access to intelligence on priority markets and business opportunities, connecting with key decision makers through events and trade missions, providing industry news and opportunities to network build collaborative relationships.

3.      In January 2015, BAG was successfully accredited as a DIT Trade Challenge Partner.