BBGA Calls for Ring-Fencing of Slots As Two Prime London Airports Restrict Bizav Movements This Summer

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BBGA Calls for Ring-Fencing of Slots As Two Prime London Airports Restrict Bizav Movements This Summer

The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) is appealing for the ring-fencing of take-off and landing slots for business aviation users on behalf of its operator members who face being locked out of two premier London airports after 11 pm this summer.  London Luton (EGGW) and London Stansted (EGSS) airports will be closed from 11 pm to 6 am from June 1 to September 30 as all ad hoc slots are removed – to make way for expected late arrivals by scheduled airlines.  Only Ryanair, which operates three business aircraft itself, for AOG flights, is exempt.

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Highlights From BBGA’s Annual Conference 2023

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Highlights From BBGA’s Annual Conference 2023

Future workforce, industry perception, how AI is advancing the industry, protecting small airfields and the wish to keep close to Europe (and EASA) packed a full agenda at BBGA’s annual conference on March 2.  This year’s move to a London venue – Royal Leonardo Hotel St Paul’s - drew a record 150 delegates, with more business aviation operators attending than ever before, including SETOps ambassadors RavenAir and Jetfly.  Engineering apprentices from new BBGA member Marshall Skills Academy attended with partner Bombardier, joining peers from London Stansted College. 

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