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------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date sent: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 13:45 +0000 From: "LETLEY_D" <[log in to unmask]> First Announcement UK Air Transport Policy in the Context of Europe Aviation makes a major contribution to the UK economy through its impact on the performance of other industries as a facilitator of their growth. It also makes a major contribution to the UK in its own right. During 1999 the DETR has conducted a number of regional and central studies to better understand the role of aviation. The report on the Regional Air Services Coordination Study is due to be published in early summer 2000 and is expected to be an important part in the development of an Air Transport Policy for the UK. Speakers The speakers are being drawn from senior representatives from Government, DETR, European Commission, airlines, airports and industry specialists. The Conference The objective of the conference is to: o Bring together views and policies on the Government, industry and users on aviation policy for the UK. o Consolidate the immense amount of work that has been carried out in the past two years. o Identify the importance of aviation in the UK and the need for coherent policies that are effective in the UK and Europe. o Hear first hand from those involved in creating policy, the background and objectives. Who Should Attend The conference is aimed at all those who have an interest in the future of air transport in the UK and its development into a fully integrated transport system for the UK and Europe including representatives from: o Airports o Airlines o Service providers o Tour operators o Government departments/regulators o Regions o Consultants o Contractors o Equipment suppliers o Students Date and Venue 1 June 2000 The Institution of Civil Engineers One Great George Street Westminster London SW1P 3AA UK Conference Organisers The conference is organised on behalf of the Transport Board of the Institution of Civil Engineers Co-Sponsors Royal Aeronautical Society The Institute of Logistics and Transport To be added to the priority mailing list for this event, please contact Deborah Letley Marketing Executive Institution of Civil Engineers 1-7 Great George Street London SW1P 3AA Direct line: 020 7665 2312 Fax: 020 7233 1743 Email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%