The Worlds Leading Airport Company
BAA is a leading airport operator. We operate our airports in a way that seeks to meet the needs of passengers and airlines while at the same time providing an appropriate return on investment.
We are regulated on prices by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Competition Commission and by the Government and the CAA on all aspects of safety and security. We have a clear accountability to both public duty as well as to our passengers and our shareholders. BAA is owned by ADI Limited, a consortium led by Grupo Ferrovial, and also including Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and GIC Special Investments.
We know that BAA is, and must be, a responsible custodian and developer of public assets, a good employer, a co-operative partner with government, an equitable partner to airlines, and a good neighbour in the communities where our airports are located, as well as an excellent business.
BAA is a leading airport operator. We operate our airports in a way that seeks to meet the needs of passengers and airlines while at the same time providing an appropriate return on investment.
We are regulated on prices by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Competition Commission and by the Government and the CAA on all aspects of safety and security. We have a clear accountability to both public duty as well as to our passengers and our shareholders. BAA is owned by ADI Limited, a consortium led by Grupo Ferrovial, and also including Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec and GIC Special Investments.
We know that BAA is, and must be, a responsible custodian and developer of public assets, a good employer, a co-operative partner with government, an equitable partner to airlines, and a good neighbour in the communities where our airports are located, as well as an excellent business.
BAA - The Worlds Leading Airport Company - 21/03/2011
Air traffic controllers' flight path to Single European SkyAir Traffic Control organisations across Europe have signed an agreement signalling the route towards single, unified airspace which could cut delays and costs to airlines.
The Single European Sky will reform the European air traffic management architecture so that aircraft can pass it through it quicker, reducing cost, delays and fuel consumption.
Currently, each country controls its own airspace with different, pre-determined routes across the countries. This means planes can find themselves having to zig-zag across Europe to avoid, for example military airspace. In some cases they burn around 10 per cent more fuel than they need to – which is very costly in the current climate.
The EU estimates that air traffic could double by 2020, requiring increased capacity in the air and on the ground with heightened safety rules in place to ensure traffic can grow accordingly.
Linking technology and systems across Europe and ultimately globally through system wide connectivity will mean that complex air navigation will be easier to manage.
The memorandum of understanding signed by controller organisations who include the IAA, NATS, Naviair and LFV will look at boosting the improvements of combined airspace.
Tim Hardy, BAA’s airside director, said, “With aviation playing such a critical role in supporting international economic growth, it is vital we do everything we can to improve operational efficiency, improve punctuality and reduce both costs and carbon emissions. Modernising Europe’s airspace so aircraft can fly more direct routes using less fuel makes perfect sense and we are delighted that it is moving one step to becoming reality.”