ERA General Assembly a resounding success
More than 400 delegates from over 150 industry companies including airlines, manufacturers, suppliers, airports and other organisations from the European aviation sector attended the European Regions Airline Association (ERA*) General Assembly.
The conference, taking place in Madrid, provided excellent business networking opportunities for the sector stakeholders and generated stimulating debate and discussion between leading industry experts.
Highlights included Spanish airline Binter scooping the Airline of the Year Gold award and Southampton Airport being named the Airport of the Year at the ERA airline and airport awards, the most widely recognised industry awards in the European aviation sector.
The event programme featured many exciting and influential presenters including Atlantic Airways CEO Jóhanna á Bergi, CommutAir CEO Subodh Karnik, CityJet’s Executive Chairman Pat Byrne and Fatih Akol, Chairman of the Board, Borajet. At the annual general meeting of the association, the members also passed a resolution on the future of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for aviation.
6.3 magnitude quake hits China’s Qinghai province
More than 400 delegates from over 150 industry companies including airlines, manufacturers, suppliers, airports and other organisations from the European aviation sector attended the European Regions Airline Association (ERA*) General Assembly.
The conference, taking place in Madrid, provided excellent business networking opportunities for the sector stakeholders and generated stimulating debate and discussion between leading industry experts.
Highlights included Spanish airline Binter scooping the Airline of the Year Gold award and Southampton Airport being named the Airport of the Year at the ERA airline and airport awards, the most widely recognised industry awards in the European aviation sector.
The event programme featured many exciting and influential presenters including Atlantic Airways CEO Jóhanna á Bergi, CommutAir CEO Subodh Karnik, CityJet’s Executive Chairman Pat Byrne and Fatih Akol, Chairman of the Board, Borajet. At the annual general meeting of the association, the members also passed a resolution on the future of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for aviation.
6.3 magnitude quake hits China’s Qinghai province
Qinghai province of China was struck by an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale on Monday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre.
The epicentre was initially monitored at 32.85 degrees north latitude and 94.89 degrees east longitude.
The quake occurred at Yushu Tibetan prefecture in Qinghai, a news agency reported.
Urban Coterie launches new meetings wellbeing initiative
With more emphasis centred on the wellbeing of meeting delegates, Urban Coterie at M by Montcalm Hotel has launched a new initiative to help focus minds.
The Yoga with a View sessions can be arranged prior to the start of the day, with the aim to inspire self-transformation and assist delegates in achieving their potential. The sessions are hosted by The House of Yoga and Love Yogi teacher Zara Pittman and following the class delegates can enjoy healthy breakfasts prepared by Michelin star chef Anthony Demetre.
Urban Coterie Events was launched earlier this year as a brand-new event space available for exclusive and private hire in Central London. It offers both the 16th and 17th floors of the M By Montcalm for specialised private and corporate events with panoramic views across London. The 16th floor offers a relaxed lounge environment whilst the 17th floor is bright, sleek and feels like you’re dining in the sky.
