The British Aviation Group is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation, which reflects the communities and society in which we serve. 

We will champion inclusion and embed best practice in all we do, sharing learning and knowledge with our members. We will demonstrate inclusive leadership and work with our members to promote exemplary levels of diversity and inclusion, safeguarding BAG and the aviation industry into the future. 

This supports BAG’s overall Purpose and Vision of Promoting UK Aviation – 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.

 BAG operates a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group that focuses on the following three priorities.

  1. Improve our own organisation: Help make sure BAG operates as a group as inclusive as possible (assisting Chair, Deputies and Board)
  2. Education: Share best practice with the wider membership. Help member companies – particularly those who haven’t got access to larger libraries and in house resources.
  3. Advocacy: BAG’s role in the wider supply chain; e.g. profiling and playing our part in moving the industry dial.
 

Inclusion Moments

Inclusion Calendar

Inclusion Calendar 2024 | CIPD

Background material

Building inclusive workplaces | CIPD

Inclusion Moment – Feature on Language (see BAG – Inclusion Moments )

Best Practice Guide: Encouraging Female Participation in Trade Associations 

BAG DE&I activities

BAG has celebrated DE&II calendar events with a series of activities (VLOGs, member spotlights, webinars etc) throughout the past couple of years. You can view these using the links below.

2026

BAG is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 #GiveToGain 8 March

2025

International Day of People with Disabilities 3 December

Men’s Health Awareness Month
November

Black History Month UK 2025- Standing Firm in Power and Pride October

BAG Celebrates National Inclusion Week 15-21 September

BAG Allyship Challenge June

BAG celebrates Pride Month June

BAG is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 #AccelerateAction 8 March

BAG highlight’s the start of Ramadan 28 February

2024

BAG Panel Session: International Day of Persons with Disabilities 3 December

National Inclusion Week 2024 – BAG Member Company Spotlights 27 September

BAG DE&I Conversation VLOG: National Inclusion Week 2024 23 September

BAG celebrates Pride Month with a series of BAG Member Company Spotlights! 24 June 

BAG VLOG: Men’s Health Week 2024 13 June

BAG highlight’s the start of Ramadan 11 March

BAG Celebrates International Women’s Day with a series o BAG Member Company Spotlights! 10 April

2023

BAG Virtual Get Together – International Day of People with Disabilities 2023 11 December

BAG Celebrates Black History Month with a series of Spotlights October

BAG Celebrates National Inclusion week with a series of spotlights September

BAG Highlights Learning Disability Week 2023 June

BAG highlights Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 May

BAG highlight’s the start of Ramadan March

BAG Celebrates International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity with a series of Spotlights March 

What our members say

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Salus Services - What BAG membership means to them
Alice Adshead, Head of Project Services
Marie/Denis, Mad4
One of last week’s highlights was attending the BAG Summer Seminar and evening reception. We found that it was very engaging, very well organised, venue was spot on and everyone was so friendly. Loved engaging with everyone in such a relaxed environment, lots of funny stories were shared. Particularly liked meeting with likeminded professional problem solvers like ourselves.
Marie Wehrly, MAD4 Business Ltd
Paula – Mentoring Proigramme
“The BAG mentoring programme has been a game changer in my professional life. Having a mentor has helped me believe in myself, with my self-confidence and to see things from a different perspective. My mentor challenges me on what is needed and encourages and supports me as well. It is great to be able to have an honest and open discussion with someone who has been through similar experiences and learn from her. I wish everyone could have a chance to have such a mentor!”
Paula Pontes, MAG
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“‘Thank you British Aviation Group for your leadership in inclusivity and this spotlight on #femaleleadership! and your continuous support and recognition for Women pushing boundaries across all Industries!’”
Andrea Wu, urban-Air Port Ltd