Common Voice
Supply chain interests represented as part of a common voice to secure future of the sector including outreach to other sectors around major common objectives such as net zero
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To increase aviation market share and reputation of BAG members across the UK and overseas as part of an inclusive and sustainable UK aviation sector.
Community & Connectivity
Support BAG members and wider sector in building a sustainable, diverse and inclusive resource base for the aviation supply chain with a focus on skills and capabilities providing opportunities for active engagement and making connections.
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Strategic Partners
Enable collaboration that promotes a sustainable and diverse supply chain supporting UK airport systems and global exports in this era of evolution.
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Business Growth
Support BAG members and liaise with BIST in identifying and capitalising on opportunities as well as informing the ecosystem around trade policy overseas and domestic.
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Innovation
Support BAG members in understanding and promoting innovative approaches to industry need
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Environment
Support BAG members as they seek to help the development of a more sustainable aviation industry
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Strong Foundations
Support BAG members to be successful across the UK and overseas by accessing the full suite of BAG activities including Promotion, Business Intelligence, Events, Special Interest Groups and Regions (incorporating our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Information sharing and value for money)
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BAG Key Themes 2024
The BAG Key Themes for this year are Decarbonisation and Energy Transition, Automation and Digital and World Leading Capability.
Knowledge
Each day we bring you the latest airport and aviation news from across the globe in a single news source
Transport Secretary to meet Nats chair amid calls for air traffic boss to quit
Transport Secretary to meet Nats chair amid calls for air traffic boss to quit
Nats boss Martin Rolfe has come under pressure to step down after the second air traffic issue within two weeks caused flight disruption on Monday.
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22 September 2026
Bristol Airport appoints new boss to lead on future expansion plans
Bristol Airport appoints new boss to lead on future expansion plans
Bristol Airport’s current chief executive is stepping down this year
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21 September 2026
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines have criticised the UK’s air traffic control system after a second technical problem in two weeks caused major disruption to UK flights
Read moreEdinburgh Airport announces £500million investment plan
Edinburgh Airport announces £500million investment plan
Edinburgh Airport unveils the first phase of the largest capital investment programme in its history, with more than £500 million to be invested over the next five years.
Read moreEdinburgh Airport to expand terminal in £500m investment plan
Edinburgh Airport to expand terminal in £500m investment plan
Edinburgh Airport has unveiled a £500m investment programme to expand its terminal and improve facilities over the next five years.
Read moreDebate: Airport delivery will benefit from structural shifts and a new mindset
Debate: Airport delivery will benefit from structural shifts and a new mindset
When NCE and Mott MacDonald brought together infrastructure and aviation leaders, the conversation turned to how new methodologies and embedded collaboration could be beneficial.
Read moreCAA Updates Airspace Change Process to Accelerate Modernisation
CAA Updates Airspace Change Process to Accelerate Modernisation
UK CAA has updated its Airspace Change Process in order to reflect new Govt changes outlined in the Air Navigation Directions and Air Navigation Guidance
Read moreBelfast City Airport Launches Consultation on Draft Investment Proposals
Belfast City Airport Launches Consultation on Draft Investment Proposals
Belfast City Airport has announced a public consultation on its potential 200 million GBP draft investment proposals.
Read moreHeathrow Handles 7.8 Million Passengers in August
Heathrow Handles 7.8 Million Passengers in August
New data has shown that London Heathrow handled 7.8 million passengers in August, despite a 2.1% year-on-year dip.
Read morePrague Airport to Add Passport Control Capacity at Terminal 1
Prague Airport to Add Passport Control Capacity at Terminal 1
Václav Havel Airport Prague is set to expand and modernise the border control area for arriving passengers at Terminal 1
Read moreBoston Logan Introduces AI Hologram Passenger Assistant
Boston Logan Introduces AI Hologram Passenger Assistant
Developed in partnership with the Massport, Proto Hologram and Holomedia AI, the concierge provides directions to gates, restaurants, shops, lounges and baggage claim.
Read moreSustainability and Infrastructure: Decisions Airports Can’t Defer
Sustainability and Infrastructure: Decisions Airports Can’t Defer
Sustainability and infrastructure planning used to sit in separate conversations. One belonged to the environment team, the other to the projects office
Read moreTSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several US airports
TSA now allowing non-ticketed visitors into terminals at several US airports
A new pilot program within the Transportation Security Administration is bringing back the ability to walk your loved ones through the terminals without a ticket.
Read moreFAA air traffic overhaul update coming after Labor Day travel: Duffy
FAA air traffic overhaul update coming after Labor Day travel: Duffy
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says travelers could soon get more details on a major rebuild of the country’s air traffic control system.
Read moreFAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed
FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed
Agency leader also would not commit to giving controllers a 3.8 percent raise provided for by legislation.
Read moreUS FAA head meets with airline CEOs on plan to cut flight delays
US FAA head meets with airline CEOs on plan to cut flight delays
Head of FAA met with CEOs of major U.S. passenger airlines on the agency’s plan to use advanced software to overhaul flight scheduling to improve flight management
Read moreAir Traffic Control Systems: Ambitious New Modernization Effort Needs to Improve Cost and Schedule Planning
Air Traffic Control Systems: Ambitious New Modernization Effort Needs to Improve Cost and Schedule Planning
Federal Aviation Administration has struggled for decades to modernize its outdated air traffic control systems
Read moreTrump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today made a $1.1 billion investment into upgrading critical airport infrastructure
Read moreBurgas and Varna airports receive prestigious eco-accreditation
Burgas and Varna airports receive prestigious eco-accreditation
Both airports have reached Level 3 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program for their efforts in managing and reducing carbon emissions in aviation.
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