BATA is the trade association for UK-registered airlines. Our members cover a wide range of airline services and produce over 80% of UK airline output.

Our objective is:

"To encourage the safe, healthy and economic development of UK civil aviation"

Our role is to represent the industry to government, regulators and the media. We are active in bringing member airlines together and developing common positions on a wide range of industry issues including safety, security, environmental policy, infrastructure capacity and regulation.

"Air travel is an integral part of modern life, vital to the UK and the global economy and valued by the travelling public. The industry has a proud track record on fuel efficiency and reducing its noise impact and the UK aviation industry is committed to make further progress in addressing the environmental impacts and to ensure that air travel is developed and delivered sustainably.

The Sustainability section covers the economic and social benefits of UK aviation together with detail on aviation's environmental impacts and how they should best be addressed."

BATA plays a leading role in Sustainable Aviation, the world-leading joint sustainability strategy for UK aviation that was published in June 2005. For more information see www.sustainableaviation.co.uk or the Sustainability section of this website.

BATA is proud to be a founder member of Future Heathrow, the campaign for sustainable development at the UK's premier airport. Click here for more: www.futureheathrow.co.uk