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 DBT 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
23 May 2025
Political wrangles, Reform and the battle to reopen Doncaster’s airport
Political wrangles, Reform and the battle to reopen Doncaster’s airport
On Friday, 37 Reform councillors will take their seats in the Doncaster Council chamber for the first time.
Read moreATC Staffing Issues Prompt Multi-Hour Ground Delay At Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
ATC Staffing Issues Prompt Multi-Hour Ground Delay At Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
Inadequate ATC staffing is an issue affecting several airports in the United States
Read more3,200+ Departures: Tomorrow Will Be A Record For UK Aviation In 2025
3,200+ Departures: Tomorrow Will Be A Record For UK Aviation In 2025
Airports all over the United Kingdom are gearing up for what is set to be a busy Bank Holiday weekend.
Read moreCopenhagen Airport launches FuelTrack to connect jet fuel composition with aircraft emissions and air quality
Copenhagen Airport launches FuelTrack to connect jet fuel composition with aircraft emissions and air quality
Copenhagen Airport’s FuelTrack study explores how jet fuel properties impact aircraft emissions and local air quality during real-world operations.
Read moreGlasgow Airport unveils £5m electric bus fleet
Glasgow Airport unveils £5m electric bus fleet
As part of a five-year contract extension with First Bus, Glasgow Airport has launched its first fully electric and zero-emission bus shuttle route between the city centre and airport
Read moreACI RACE: Europe’s regional airports call on EU policymakers to address key challenges
ACI RACE: Europe’s regional airports call on EU policymakers to address key challenges
Regional airports from across Europe attending ACI Europe’s RACE are calling on EU/European countries to address economic, connectivity & policy impacting the sector
Read moreLondon Gatwick launches £250m decarbonisation programme
London Gatwick launches £250m decarbonisation programme
London Gatwick has partnered with specialist renewable energy provider Vital Energi to advance its ambitious £250m decarbonisation programme
Read moreLiege Airport Scales up Freight, Tech and Sustainability
Liege Airport Scales up Freight, Tech and Sustainability
Liege Airport is on a serious upward trajectory, having handled more than a million tonnes of freight every year for the past five years, and growing.
Read moreFinancially troubled Aarhus Airport to be acquired by Danish firm with US owners
Financially troubled Aarhus Airport to be acquired by Danish firm with US owners
Aarhus Airport is to be acquired by Fairchild Denmark
Read moreHouston Hobby ATC Tower Power Outage Prompts FAA Investigation
Houston Hobby ATC Tower Power Outage Prompts FAA Investigation
Houston Hobby Airport suffered a significant power outage on Sunday at the airport’s air traffic control (ATC) tower.
Read moreWhat JFK’s colossal $19 billion redevelopment means for the future of U.S. airports
What JFK’s colossal $19 billion redevelopment means for the future of U.S. airports
Investors and partners want JFK’s public-private partnership model to be a blueprint for future airport financing
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20 May 2025
Waverley council opposes Farnborough Airport expansion plan
Waverley council opposes Farnborough Airport expansion plan
At a recent meeting, councillors voted to reject the airport’s plans, which would see an increase in its annual flight limit from 50,000 to 70,000 planes.
Read moreDubai is accelerating construction on the USD 34.9 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport
Dubai is accelerating construction on the USD 34.9 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport
DACC confirmed that key contracts have been awarded, including USD 272.3 million for a second runway and USD 20.4 million for enabling works
Read moreKing Salman International Airport, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is progressing with key contracts awarded
King Salman International Airport, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is progressing with key contracts awarded
KSIADC, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is transforming the existing King Khalid International Airport into a global hub
Read moreKuwait International Airport’s long-delayed second terminal expansion is now on track to be completed before the end of 2026
Kuwait International Airport’s long-delayed second terminal expansion is now on track to be completed before the end of 2026
The USD 5.8 billion project, which began in 2017 and was initially due to complete in 2022
Read moreConstruction of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project, Rayong (Thailand) to officially begin in June 2025
Construction of the U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project, Rayong (Thailand) to officially begin in June 2025
The 218.7-billion-baht (USD 5.88 billion) development is a flagship project under Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)
Read moreStill no sign of DED or ECC submissions for Sangley Point International Airport
Still no sign of DED or ECC submissions for Sangley Point International Airport
There is still no timeline for the Sangley Point International Airport project in Cavite (Luzon) due to missing submissions from the consortium.
Read moreManchester’s Terminal 3 upgrade has commenced
Manchester’s Terminal 3 upgrade has commenced
Manchester Airport has begun a multi-million-pound upgrade of Terminal 3, with completion expected in 2026
Read moreInterview with Steven Yiu, executive director of airport operations at AAHK
Interview with Steven Yiu, executive director of airport operations at AAHK
Steven Yiu, executive director of airport operations at Airport Authority Hong Kong, highlights how this eight-year project is now blossoming
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