2025 was a pivotal year for BBGA. Against a backdrop of regulatory change, political transition and growing pressure on the aviation sector, BBGA remained the leading voice for business and general aviation in the UK—representing members’ interests, shaping policy, and driving collaboration across industry and government.

2025 at a Glance

Strong engagement with UK Government and regulators

BBGA continues to work closely with members to lobby government on issues relevant to them.

Continued international influence through IBAC and ICAO

In September 2025, ICAO held its triennial Assembly (A42), shaping global aviation policy for the next decade and beyond. BBGA sent a UK delegation

Focused work on security, borders and operational challenges

During 2025, the CAA and DfT reviewed aviation security rules, with particular implications for FBOs and operators.

Ongoing commitment to skills, talent and future workforce growth

Our relationship with TRS remains strong.

Active working groups supporting operators, FBOs and engineers

We continue to operate a number of Member Workgroups.

Focus on Sustainability and Humanitarian Work

Our work with Climbing Fast Highlights sustainable items of interest to the UK

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Government & Policy Advocacy

Air Passenger Duty (APD)

In October 2024, the Government launched a consultation proposing a reduction in the APD qualifying weight threshold from 20 tonnes to 5.7 tonnes—significantly impacting elements of business aviation.

During 2025, BBGA:

Hosted multiple meetings with the DfT, HMRC, HMT and other Government departments
Held member briefings and a dedicated session at London Biggin Hill Airport
Conducted targeted one‑to‑one engagement with affected members

While the final Budget announcement did not reflect BBGA’s full recommendations, mitigation measures were secured for certain corporate shuttle operations.

Jurisdiction of Choice – G‑Reg Workshop

One of BBGA’s key initiatives in 2025 was a Jurisdiction of Choice workshop with the CAA to address the declining number of aircraft registered on the UK G‑Reg.

The workshop:

Involved 14 CAA departments
Included formal process mapping of aircraft onboarding
Enabled regulators to hear first‑hand operational challenges from operators

There is now a strong possibility of a future fast‑track registration service, with further meetings planned in early 2026.

BBGA works closely with the CAA and DfT to ensure training requirements remain proportionate and cost‑effective for industry.

Airworthiness & UKASF

BBGA chairs the industry‑led UK Airworthiness Strategic Forum (UKASF)
In 2025, BBGA established a dedicated BBGA Airworthiness Working Group
This ensures the business aviation voice feeding into UKASF is strong, consistent and future‑focused

International Influence & Representation

ICAO Assembly (A42)

BBGA is an active member of IBAC, which provides direct industry representation at ICAO.

In September 2025, ICAO held its triennial Assembly (A42), shaping global aviation policy for the next decade and beyond. BBGA sent a UK delegation to:

Advocate for the role and value of business aviation
Ensure UK perspectives were represented in international policy discussions
Maintain business aviation’s visibility with global policymakers

Maintaining Government Relationships

2025 saw two changes of Aviation Minister and a change of Secretary of State for Transport. BBGA’s ongoing role is to ensure continuity of understanding and engagement, including:

Re‑establishing relationships with new Ministers and senior officials
Re‑articulating the economic, social and strategic value of business aviation
Maintaining trusted lines of communication across Government

This is an essential part of BBGA’s day‑to‑day work on behalf of members.

Security, Borders & Regulatory Operations

Chapter 2 Security Derogations

During 2025, the CAA and DfT reviewed aviation security rules, with particular implications for FBOs and operators.

BBGA:

Engaged closely with the DfT aviation security team
Worked to ensure security rules are appropriately designed for business aviation
Raised concerns over emerging requirements for aircraft between 10–15 tonnes

This work is ongoing, with constructive dialogue continuing between BBGA and Government.

S‑GAR Changes

New S‑GAR border reporting requirements came into force in March 2025, introducing a two‑hour notice period for submissions.

While BBGA successfully prevented the original four‑hour proposal, the changes have caused operational challenges for members. BBGA has:

Secured Home Office agreement to launch a research project assessing real‑world impact
Continued to feed operational evidence back into policy discussions

Skills, Talent & the Next Generation

Our relationship with TRS and their Aviation Skill Recruitment platform remains firm. TRS launched their virtual airport, metaverse in 2025 and many BBGA members have chosen to participate.

Raising Awareness of Business Aviation

BBGA continues to focus on attracting new entrants into the industry, including:

“Did You Know” video content to raise public awareness
Growing international engagement, with NBAA sharing BBGA content across its network

Sustainability and Humanitarian Focus

Climbing Fast Programme

In May 2025, BBGA joined the US‑led Climbing Fast initiative, providing a single platform to highlight:

Sustainability advancements
Humanitarian operations
Careers, jobs and economic contribution of business aviation

The programme supports BBGA’s wider advocacy and public‑facing education efforts.

Working Together as One Voice

BBGA continues to work closely with AOPA, BHA and ARPAS through the GA4Biz alliance, reinforcing a unified industry voice to Government and regulators.

Developing this “one voice” approach remains a priority through 2026, reflecting the strength that comes from collaboration.

Learn More

For further details on BBGA’s work, events and activities, visit bbga.aero.

If you are interested in joining BBGA or learning more about member benefits, please contact rachael@bbga.aero.

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his career in aviation and has worked in most areas of our industry with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc currently represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Continued Airworthiness Group and with the Association for Remotely Piloted Aviation Services (ARPAS). 

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities.  The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after six years to continue our good work for industry. With the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to undertake this work with the regulator including regular discussions and a full industry day with the CAA each year.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum, which allows industry in the UK to discuss the financial plans for the CAA and look closely at the services being delivered to industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. 

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform” .  The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. 

The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Moving into 2026 we are seeking to further develop the pathways to enter aviation, and this effort is being supported with development of multimedia platforms with the organisation Metaverse. This multimedia approach is being developed so that it is more relatable to the next generation of people wishing to join aviation in a myriad of roles.

In the role of President (honorary) Marc can support the BBGA in many aspects and continue to ensure that we retain the right connections across industry, with regulators in the UK, regulators in the EU and wherever possible help hold government and its departments to account using normal channels, and where necessary utilise All Party-Political Groups for aviation.

2025 at a Glance

Strong engagement with UK Government and regulators

Continued international influence through IBAC and ICAO

Focused work on security, borders and operational challenges

Ongoing commitment to skills, talent and future workforce growth

Active working groups supporting operators, FBOs and engineers

Focus on Sustainability and Humanitarian Work

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Air Passenger Duty (APD)

Jurisdiction of Choice – G‑Reg Workshop

BBGA works closely with the CAA and DfT to ensure training requirements remain proportionate and cost‑effective for industry.

Airworthiness & UKASF

ICAO Assembly (A42)

Chapter 2 Security Derogations

S‑GAR Changes

Raising Awareness of Business Aviation

Climbing Fast Programme

Learn More

Join BBGA

British Business and General Aviation Association

2025 at a Glance

Strong engagement with UK Government and regulators

Continued international influence through IBAC and ICAO

Focused work on security, borders and operational challenges

Ongoing commitment to skills, talent and future workforce growth

Active working groups supporting operators, FBOs and engineers

Focus on Sustainability and Humanitarian Work

Click the icon next to the heading below to expand/collapse the information

Air Passenger Duty (APD)

Jurisdiction of Choice – G‑Reg Workshop

BBGA works closely with the CAA and DfT to ensure training requirements remain proportionate and cost‑effective for industry.

Airworthiness & UKASF

ICAO Assembly (A42)

Chapter 2 Security Derogations

S‑GAR Changes

Raising Awareness of Business Aviation

Climbing Fast Programme

Learn More

Join BBGA

British Business and General Aviation Association

James Carroll

Alison Chambers

Paul Cremer

Jason Hayward

James Moreton

James Hardie

Aoife O’Sullivan

Alex Durand

Marc Bailey

Sarah Towerzey

Heather Gordon

Lindsey Oliver