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Our standard descriptions for SBAC and BAG are included below.

SBAC
SBAC is the 's national trade association representing companies supplying civil air transport, aerospace defence, homeland security and space. SBAC encompasses the British Airports Group and UKSpace. Together with its regional partners, SBAC represents over 2,600 companies, assisting them in developing new business globally, facilitating innovation and competitiveness and providing regulatory services in technical standards and accreditation. To know more go to: www.sbac.co.uk

At present, the has the world's largest aerospace industry outside the . based aerospace activity had a turnover of £20bn in 2006, supporting a highly skilled workforce of over 276,000 people.

British Airports Group
The British Airports Group (BAG) is the leading trade association for UK exporters in the airport development sector. BAG's mission statement is 'to help members sell their products and services'.

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