50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

Biggin Hill gives figures for BGAD 2015

Download: Printable PDF Date: 06 Oct 2015 09:52 (UTC) category:
Publisher:
Biggin Hill gives figures for BGAD 2015 - Events / Festivals publisher
Tatjana Obrazcova
Country: United Kingdom Aircraft: Airplanes

Biggin Hill is reporting that BGAD had over 700 visitors, 60 exhibitors and 20 aircraft and helicopters in the static display.

The show highlighted the UK debut of the Cessna Citation Latitude; the launch of TBM dealer Flying Smart’s new sales base at Biggin Hill; Globeair’s promotion of its new collaboration with BACA and Zenith Aviation’s new charter fleet.

Charter brokers and aircraft operators joined in a selection seminars hosted by BACA and the BBGA. BACA also organised a ‘speed dating’ session with 11 operators hosting tables to meet charter brokers circulating for three minute information briefings.

Andy Patsalides, marketing manager of London Biggin Hill Airport said: “We were delighted to welcome so many friends and business colleagues to BGAD for the first time here at Biggin Hill. The event was not only a real showcase for the airport, but we were especially delighted that by moving the show to London for the first time, it resulted in a significant increase in both visitor and exhibitor numbers.”

“We were proud to be able to to round the day off with a tribute to ‘The Few’, who flew from Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain, with a special flying display from a based Hurricane, providing a fitting finale to a valuable and achieving business aviation focus” he said.

BGAD was hosted at Biggin Hill on the nationally recognised Battle of Britain Day in the year of the 75thanniversary of the historic air campaign of 1940.

Gulfstream G45 parked in static display at BGAD 2015 (Credit: Terry Spruce)

Gulfstream G45 parked in static display at BGAD 2015 (Credit: Terry Spruce)

Beechcraft King Air 250 parked in display at BGAD 2015 (Credit: Terry Spruce)

Beechcraft King Air 250 parked in static display at BGAD 2015 (Credit: Terry Spruce)





Recommended

F1 Spanish Grand Prix Week | EHang showcases EH216-S and a 3,000-drone light show at the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series

EHang announced its extensive involvement in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series held in Madrid during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix week. Organized by the Fédération Internationale...

Gol connects Europe to El Calafate and Ushuaia through its network in Brazil

Gol Airlines continues to expand its South American reach, leveraging its Brazilian network to open new travel possibilities. European passengers can now access southern Argentina through São P...

Is Australia’s regional turboprop fleet aging well? Why OEM support matters more than build year

Regional turboprop fleets show stark disparities in age, reliability, and economic viability. Many aircraft are approaching end‑of‑life, while others are increasingly difficult to operate as spare‑par...

Samson Sky secures $80 million to launch switchblade flying car production

Samson Sky, developer of the Switchblade Flying Car, announced it has secured an $80 million investment from Dubai‑based Matin Group. According to Sam Bousfield, CEO, Founder...

Android Apps development in Riga, Latvia