BAEG Autumn Forum and BAESS briefing

The Airport Company hosted the local aviation enthusiasts BAEG
- "Birmingham Aviation Enthusiasts Group" - Autumn Forum
and BAESS Briefing at BHX on Monday 10 November 2008

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The Forum was opened by Inspector Williams of the Airport Police
Unit who reviewed the success of BAESS - the Birmingham Aviation
Enthusiasts Security Scheme - and the important role it played in
helping Police the airport

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A team of his Officers then covered various issues in more detail

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Joe Kelly, Director of the Airport Company, then joined the Forum

to review developments at the Airport since his last update back
in January 2008 - topics covered included the Runway extension
planning application, the new Ryanair new base, the impact of
the recession, business aviation facilities on the Elmdon site,
and viewing facilities for enthusiasts

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For a more detailed review please see here

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BAESS is a joint initiative of the West Midlands Police based at
Birmingham International Airport and the Birmingham Aviation
Enthusiasts Group and is sponsored
by Birmingham International Airport Limited

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It has the following aims:

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+ The use of enthusiasts' knowledge of the aviation environment
and their observation skills to report any suspicious activity

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+ To promote responsible behaviour amongst enthusiasts,
discouraging the small minority that cause damage,
obstructions etc

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+ To promote greater understanding of the enthusiast's cause
and consultation on enthusiasts' issues with both
the West Midlands Police and the Airport Company

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An ID badge is issued (free of charge)
to all members of the "'BAESS"
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Tuesday 11 November 2008