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15 May 08

Hampshire Star - Farnborough Airshow 2008 will be one to remember

The Hampshire Star highlights the exciting elements of the Farnborough International Airshow's flight display.

13 May 08

BBC News South Today - South Today

The BBC South Today team covered the preparations for the Farnborough International Airshow 2008, and interviewed Trevor Sidebottom, MD of Farnborough International Ltd concerning this year's events. The interview and footage can be viewed from 17 mins into the programme.

08 May 08

The Financial Times - Recognise progress the defence industry has made

Ian Godden wrote a letter to the FT urging for recognition of the work the defence industry is doing in setting the current and future common industrial standards on ethics across Europe.

06 May 08

BBC Radio Five Live ?Wake up to Money'

Ian Godden, SBAC Chief Executive, in light of the Woolf Report published later that day, highlighted the efforts the defence industry is making towards the establishment of more ethical standards. Ian's interview can be heard from 1min and 37 seconds into the podcast.

BBC Radio Four ' Today Programme'

Ian also spoke to the Today Programme concerning the same topic, and can be heard c.17mins into the programme.

18 April 08

BBC Radio Essex

SBAC's spokesman, Matthew Knowles, was interviewed concerning the future expansion of Stansted Airport.

02 April 08

The Financial Times - Push for defence industry ethics code

SBAC speaks out on the industry's operation of ethical policies, and the need for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to ethical behaviour.

28th March 08

The Guardian - MoD gets £13bn tanker deal off the ground

SBAC recognises the benefit that this deal will bring to UK aerospace companies.

23 March 08

The Sunday Times - Flying Matters

SBAC highlights and supports the role Flying Matters has in presenting a balance to the debate on aviation.

18 March 08

The Guardian - Superjumbo trumpets its arrival

Daily Mail - World's largest passenger plane set to touch down in the UK

SBAC welcomes the Airbus A380's first commercial arrival in the UK from Singapore.

17 March 08

The Independent - Second runway at Stansted 'would put unbearable strain on services'

SBAC points out how expansion of Stansted will meet public demand for flights and provide more revenue for the economy.

14 March 08

BBC News online - Heathrow terminal splits opinion

Ian Godden, Chief Executive of the SBAC, defends the need for an expanded Heathrow and points out the aviation's success and efforts at reducing its environmental impact.

06 March 08

Financial Times - Aviation industry is seeking a sustainable future

SBAC had a letter printed in the comment section of the FT, which highlighted the industry's commitment towards tackling the challenges of climate change.