BBGA Updates and Information Available Below

Helitech Expo Returns

Helitech Expo is returning to the ExCeL, London on the 7th & 8th of September 2022, where 3000+ industry professionals ...

Read More: 28/07/2022

BBGA House of Commons Reception – A Resounding Success

Thanks to our Sponsors, The Air Law Firm, WTW, JSSI and Collins Aerospace without your support the event could not have taken ...

Read More: 20/07/2022

BBGA Successfully lobby DfT !

The UK were implementing changes to the security equipment used at airports at FBOs who are located at airports that ...

Read More: 11/05/2022

BBGA Conference 2022 Latest Agenda

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Read More: 17/02/2022

Department for Transport issues Updated Information on Operational Guidance and Changes to the Vaccination Certificate – 10 February 2022

Updated Operational Guidance The provisional Aviation Operational Guidance v5.3 (issued 4 February 2022) has been updated following finalisation of the ...

Read More: 10/02/2022

UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts the latest version of the airspace change masterplan

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its decision to accept the latest iteration of the airspace change ...

Read More: 27/01/2022

International travel updates from Minister Courts

Update to International Travel Measures I am writing to you following yesterday’s announcement of the January review of international travel ...

Read More: 26/01/2022

BBGA CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT POSTPONED

It is with regret that we wish to inform you that we are postponing the BBGA Christmas drinks and networking ...

Read More: 29/11/2021

International Travel update: all countries removed from the UK’s red list

Travel update: all countries removed from the UK’s red list – 7 remaining countries will be removed from the UK’s red list in line with public health ...

Read More: 29/10/2021

Media update from BBGA – 11 October, 2021 British business aviation on road to recovery, but challenges remain – BBGA

Business aviation in the UK is recovering and at certain locations there is more UK demand than 2019, but “we ...

Read More: 15/10/2021

DfT announce – International Travel Update: Pre-departure tests scrapped for fully vaccinated passengers as England moves to two-tier travel list

Third Global Travel Taskforce checkpoint, announced 17 September 2021. Please see below link to press release from the DfT and ...

Read More: 23/09/2021

XLR Jet Centre hosts Ampaire and hybrid electric trials

Two Ministers, VIPs, BBGA Director General Lindsey Oliver, students and apprentices from Exeter College and the former Flybe Aviation Academy, ...

Read More: 01/09/2021

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 entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc 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 Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

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 four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments 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. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

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. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

BBGA Updates and Information Available Below

Helitech Expo Returns

BBGA House of Commons Reception – A Resounding Success

BBGA Successfully lobby DfT !

BBGA Conference 2022 Latest Agenda

Department for Transport issues Updated Information on Operational Guidance and Changes to the Vaccination Certificate – 10 February 2022

UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts the latest version of the airspace change masterplan

International travel updates from Minister Courts

BBGA CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT POSTPONED

International Travel update: all countries removed from the UK’s red list

Media update from BBGA – 11 October, 2021 British business aviation on road to recovery, but challenges remain – BBGA

DfT announce – International Travel Update: Pre-departure tests scrapped for fully vaccinated passengers as England moves to two-tier travel list

XLR Jet Centre hosts Ampaire and hybrid electric trials

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Upcoming Events

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British Business and General Aviation Association

BBGA Updates and Information Available Below

Helitech Expo Returns

BBGA House of Commons Reception – A Resounding Success

BBGA Successfully lobby DfT !

BBGA Conference 2022 Latest Agenda

Department for Transport issues Updated Information on Operational Guidance and Changes to the Vaccination Certificate – 10 February 2022

UK Civil Aviation Authority accepts the latest version of the airspace change masterplan

International travel updates from Minister Courts

BBGA CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT POSTPONED

International Travel update: all countries removed from the UK’s red list

Media update from BBGA – 11 October, 2021 British business aviation on road to recovery, but challenges remain – BBGA

DfT announce – International Travel Update: Pre-departure tests scrapped for fully vaccinated passengers as England moves to two-tier travel list

XLR Jet Centre hosts Ampaire and hybrid electric trials

Our Number has changed:

Upcoming Events

Join BBGA

British Business and General Aviation Association

Alison Chambers

Paul Cremer

Jason Hayward

James Moreton

James Hardie

Aoife O’Sullivan

Alex Durand

Marc Bailey

Sarah Towerzey

Heather Gordon

Lindsey Oliver