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Airlines UK acts as a collective voice for the UK airline industry in the media, issuing comments and press releases, as well as providing spokespeople and meeting interview requests.
“Aviation is the Economy” – Industry unites and calls on Government to be bold
The three leading trade associations in the aviation sector (BATA, the Airport Operators Association and ADS Group) have come together to call on the Government to be bold, when it launches its consultation on aviation policy next month.
February 20th, 2012
5 Weeks To Budget – Chancellor Urged to Act on APD
With only five weeks left until the Budget on 21st March, BATA has urged the Chancellor to scrap the planned rises in Air Passenger Duty (APD).
February 15th, 2012
“Clegg’s Speech Misjudges Public Attitude to Aviation Taxes”
Simon Buck, Chief Executive of BATA has commented on the speech given today by the Deputy Prime Minister which was on the subject of tax.
January 26th, 2012
“Consultation on New Airport for London” – BATA Comment
BATA has responded to media reports today (18th January) that the Government is soon to announce a consultation on plans for a new London airport.
January 18th, 2012
BATA Comment on Government Approval for High Speed 2
BATA’s response to the expected go-ahead from the Government for the High Speed 2 line from London to Birmingham is available here.
January 10th, 2012
European Court Ruling on ETS – BATA Response
BATA has responded to the EU Court of Justice ruling today (21st December) on the legality of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme as it applies to aviation.
December 21st, 2011
BATA Response to HM Treasury Announcement on Air Passenger Duty
BATA has responded to the Treasury announcement today on Air Passenger Duty (APD) by saying, “the result of the continued imposition of this tax is that Britain will lose tourist revenue from overseas, will lose inward investment from foreign business and lose British jobs.”
December 6th, 2011
“Don’t Like It!” – BATA accuses George Osborne of a “Little Britain” approach to UK infrastructure provision
BATA Chief Executive Simon Buck has commented on the reports that the Chancellor will announce details of a National Infrastructure Plan, involving billions of pounds of investment in transport links, as part of the Autumn Statement tomorrow (29th November).
November 28th, 2011
BATA Reaction to speech by Shadow Secretary of State for Transport
Following the speech today by Maria Eagle MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, to an aviation conference in London, BATA has issued a comment.
October 31st, 2011
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