BAG Update – 12 November 2014

BAG Update – 12 November 2014
British Aviation Group Update with News, Events & Opportunities. Visit www.britishaviationgroup.co.uk for more
information. Please note that some content on our website e.g the BAG Sales Leads, is only available to BAG
Members. If you are a Member and do not already have a username and password please click here.
In this issue:
BAG Notices
Sales Opportunities
Industry News
Events
BAG Notices
BAG Directory of Products & Services - Update your Profile Now!
Each year BAG offers its members the opportunity to promote their businesses in the printed BAG Directory of
Products & Services. Work has now begun on this and we are asking all members to update their directory
entries.
Directory entries must be no more than 100 words long, contain a contact person, telephone number, email
address and website. The deadline for updating your profile is 5 January 2015.
You will be contacted by Key Publishing with information on the various advertising opportunities on offer.
For further information on how to register on the new website or update your profile, please click here. If you
have any questions or require any assistance with updating your profile, please contact Louise Hector on 0207
091 4508 or Rosie Sweeney on 0207 091 4510.
Airports Consultants Group *SAVE THE DATE*
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The next Airports Consultants Group meeting will take place on Tuesday 9 December 2014 at our offices in
London. The meeting will start at 10:30 and an agenda will be sent out in advance. If you are interested in
attending this meeting, please contact Rosie Sweeney ([email protected]).
BAG Security Group *SAVE THE DATE*
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The next BAG Security Group meeting will take place on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at our offices in
London. The meeting will start at 10:30 and an agenda will be sent out in advance. If you are interested in
attending this meeting, please contact Rosie Sweeney ([email protected]).
BAG Members Day Autumn 2014 – Your Feedback Required
On 21 October 2014, BAG held its second Members Day of 2014. The event was well attended and included
presentations on major project opportunities and professional collaboration at Heathrow Airport. To download
the presentations and a delegate list, please click here. We would also love to hear your feedback on the event.
A link to the online feedback form can be found here.
Sales Opportunities
ILS Back-up Power Battery
Country: UK
Type: Tender
Time Limit: 17/11/14
Terminal Fitout
Country: Norway
Type: Tender
Time Limit: 20/11/14
Baggage Handling System - Servicing
Country: Spain
Type: Tender
Time Limit: 09/12/14
Airport expansion (HVO UAE-19)
Country: UAE
Type: HVO
Time Limit: Register Interest
Airport construction (HVO CHN-51)
Country: China
Type: HVO
Time Limit: Register Interest
Industry News
UK
Airports Commission publishes consultation on shortlisted options for a new runway
Heathrow and Gatwick new runway costs 'underestimated'
Heathrow airspace trials end early
The Airports Commission agrees: More local jobs and reduction in noise through Heathrow expansion
Heathrow traffic and business commentary October 2014
Blueprint for Prestwick Airport have been released
Glasgow Prestwick Airport given GBP 10 million loan by Scottish Government
Aviation Vital Economic Asset to UK - New Report
Manchester for Runways UK
World
EU to invest in studies on Timisoara International Airport development
FSF, EUROCONTROL Partner on SKYBrary
Denver airport project costs soaring
Airport kiosks and mobile check in to expand
Vietnam Ministry of Transport issues statement correction
Philippines to release first bundles for single public-private partnership (PPP) project
Malta International Airport reached another milestone in its history
Landscape Impact of Malta International Airport Development
ACI Europe Meet with Italian Transport Minster to Discuss Italian EU Presidency Work Programme for Aviation
Vinci Airports has announced further investment plans for Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA)
AENA has reported net profits of EUR 715 million in 2013
Spanish Govt to sell 21% stake in state-owned airports operator AENA
Goodman to invest in warehouse and office building for DHL's air cargo business
Doing the Right Thing
Lima Airport Expansion and Design for new Istanbul Gateway
The New Dynamic
Expansion project to get underway at Tampa International
Grimshaw lands expansion project for Jorge Chávez International in Peru
China’s airports putting more focus on the passenger
Airport Authority welcomes granting of Environmental Permit for three-runway system
Collaborating to minimise aviation’s environmental impact at airports
Airports & air traffic management working with other aviation partners to improve European air transport
India plans new airport in Tawang close to Chinese border
Kuwait awards $4.8bn airport expansion contract to Kharafi National
Canada plans to allow shippers screen air cargo to avoid terror risks
Blackpool Airport has a 'viable future', MPs are told
The Infrastructure Challenge: Strong Partnerships and Solid Ground Rules
Qantas and Melbourne Airport join with IATA and ACI to pilot Smart Security
Cargo Growth Continues to Accelerate in September
Strong Passenger Growth Continues in September
Industry, FAA Form 'Equip 2020' Group to Promote ADS-B
Rome-Fiumicino Installs New Self-Service Immigration Technology
Swedish Transport Agency Gives Green Light to Remote Tower Technology
Customer Service Key for Airports - Airport IT Trends Survey
Events
WEBINAR: What UK Companies Should Know To Access Public Contracts in Colombia *NEW EVENT*
Date: 4 December 2014
Location: Webinar
Contact: To register
The British Embassy in Bogota in collaboration with The National Agency of Public Contracting (Colombia
Compra Eficiente) would like to invite you to take part in the above webinar. This webinar will explain, in detail,
the process UK companies need to undertake to register on the suppliers database for public contracting in
Colombia. The webinar has been designed to assist UK companies considering entering the Colombian
market. It will present opportunities for UK companies, bidding, financing and advising
Saudi Airport Sector Briefing and 1:1 meetings *NEW EVENT*
Date: w/c 8 December 2014
Location: Central London
Contact: Alan Buddle +44 (0)207 091 7807
UKTI and BAG will be hosting an industry briefing w/c 8 December which will set out the opportunities for UK
companies in Saudi Arabia. Companies can attend the briefing and also book 1:1 meetings with the delegates
from GACA and other key contracting companies. To register to an interest in attending the briefing and 1:1
meetings please contact Alan Buddle – [email protected]
2015
Airport Show Dubai 2015 *BOOK NOW*
Date: 10 – 12 May 2015
Location: Dubai
Contact: Claire Parsons
BAG is pleased to announce that once again we are coordinating a UK Pavilion at the Airport Show Dubai
taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from 10 - 12 May 2015. Further
information on stand packages and costs can be found following this link. To book your stand please complete
the booking form or contact Claire Parsons.
Partner Events
Global Airport Development (GAD) 2014 *10% DISCOUNT FOR BAG MEMBERS*
Date: 17-21 November 2014
Location: Athens
Contact: [email protected]
GAD is the world’s leading airport development and finance conference. An annual fixture in the airport industry
calendar, GAD has been connecting airports, operators and investors for 20 years and 2014 will be no
exception! Please visit the event website to view the programme, speaker line-up and to register
online. Alternatively, email: [email protected] or call: +44 (0) 20 7017 7200.
To SAVE 10% from the delegate fee courtesy of the British Aviation Group please contact Louise Hector at
BAG on [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you to Athens.
Security & Policing 2015
Date: 10-12 March 2015
Location: Farnborough
Contact: James Hemmings
Since its inception over 30 years ago Security & Policing has provided a platform for professionals from the UK
and across the world to engage with the very highest level of security expertise. The event continuously
develops in size and scope and exists to provide the level of industry engagement needed to enable UK
Government to procure and deliver its national security priorities. The event is a perfect platform for suppliers of
products and solutions to demonstrate their capabilities in a secure environment. To book your stand, please
contact James Hemmings.
For more information on events, please click here.

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