Air transport conference in London

Theresa Villiers, Minister of State for Transport has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a one day conference in London on 26 January organised by Transport Times.  Her appearance is perhaps an indication by the Government that air transport in particular requires a greater interest than shown to date.  The Hendon MP is not noted for her love of aviation.

A host of top grade speakers is promised including Andrew Haines, Chief Executive, Civil Aviation Authority; Colin Matthews, Chief Executive, BAA; Stewart Stevenson MSP, Scottish Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change; Carolyn McCall, Chief Executive, easyJet; Tim Johnson, Director, Aviation Environment Foundation and Julie Southern, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic.

Subjects to be discussed include the Government’s future strategy for UK aviation; the implications of moving from Air Passenger Duty to a Per Plane Tax; How can Heathrow retain its place as a leading global transport hub; will the EU emissions trading scheme be enough to safeguard the environment and finally how can aviation help the economic recovery? www.transporttimesevents.co.uk

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