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Welcome Week Timetable for Aviation and Airport Management

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Luton Airport Guest Speaker Friday 13 March

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Luton Airport Guest Speaker Friday 13 March

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Nick Orwin, Emergency Planning Manager at the airport will be visiting to update us on recent operational issues, plus an update on the strategic development ambitions at the airport. This will take place at 1300 in room P107. We encourage you to attend as part of your employability development .

Any questions please contact me

David

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BSG Interns is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on February 17 at 4:30pm UTC.

We offer paid 6–12 month internships and placements in the United States and New Zealand in:

• Food & Beverage Service
• Culinary Arts
• Golf Operations

This session is ideal for students currently studying — or who have graduated within the past three years — in Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Business, Golf Management, or Agronomy.

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Date: Wed 25th February

Depart Luton Campus: 0930hrs

Return Luton Campus: 1630hrs

Cost: Free – Paid for by UoB

Places are very limited.

To book your place please scan the QR code

First come first served – so book today!

The IWM Duxford is a preserved airfield and buildings - many unchanged since the Second World War.

Inside every hangar and exhibition, you’ll discover iconic aircraft including Concorde, see historic objects, and learn how the restoration work is completed.

Aviation students will experience a variety of aircraft and aviation exhibits, whilst tourism students can explore a fantastic demonstration of heritage management.

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Guest Speaker from Luton Airport Fri 13 March 26

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Guest Speaker from Luton Airport Fri 13 March 26

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Nick Orwin, contingency planning manager at Luton Airport will be visiting us as above to give an update on the airport, including the commercial and operational implications of the car park fire in October 2023.

Please contact David Sutcliffe david.sutcliffe@beds.ac.uk for more details

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We are pleased to let everyone know about two careers pop-ups events that will be taking place, specifically for final year students.

These pop-ups are a chance for Final year students to talk to the Careers and Employability team about their plans after graduation, gain insights into the job market and get advice on their CVs and applications.

These pop ups will also give students the opportunity to have professional LinkedIn headshots taken and speak to a Career Consultant with no need to book an appointment!

Please encourage students in their final year to attend the following days and times:

Luton Campus: Thursday 22nd January 11 - 3pm, L1 Main space Luton Campus Library

Drop ins with Career Consultants 12 - 1pm : L1 Main space Luton Campus Library

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Travel, Tourism and Aviation Society Society shout-out!

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Travel, Tourism and Aviation Society Society shout-out!

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The Travel, Tourism and Aviation Society is reenergising for 2026! Scan the QR code for the next event.

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Level up your professional profile with a free 30-minute headshot session by Vasile Burla Photography.

Whether you’re refreshing your LinkedIn, updating an acting portfolio or adding a high-quality portrait to your personal website, this is your chance to capture something brilliant - at no cost.

All sessions take place at Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, and every portrait will also feature in the Hat Factory’s upcoming ‘Faces of Luton’ exhibition in the Long Gallery. Don’t miss your moment to be part of the story.

Test Sessions
3 Dec | 10am–12pm
10 Dec | 2pm–5pm

Register here: https://beds.joinhandshake.co.uk/events/58178/share_preview

Full weekly sessions begin 7 January, with evening and Saturday slots to make it easy for everyone to get involved.

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Scan the QR Code for full event details

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We are delighted to announce a special event to mark Black History Month at the University of Bedfordshire, as we welcome former England cricketer Roland Butcher for an inspirational talk, ‘Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England… and Back’.

When? Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 18:00 (registration from 17:30)

Where? Ground floor of the Postgraduate Centre, Luton Campus

Click here to register for your FREE ticket.

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Black History Month: In Conversation with Roland Butcher

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Tue 21 Oct, 17:30 - 20:00 [BST]: We are delighted to announce a special event to mark Black History Month at the University of Bedfordshire, as we welcome former England cricketer Roland Butcher for an inspirational talk, ’Breaking B

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BSc (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management Course Handbook 2025-26

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BSc (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management Course Handbook 2025-26

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Aviation and Airport Management Course Handbook 2025-26 (1)

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Hi

It was good to meet you all this morning and I hope you found the session helpful. Here are the slides we went through in case you want to go over any of the information, or access any of the links again. Our contact details are on there too if you have any questions.

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Welcome to Tourism Management and Hospitality Sep 2025 (3) (1)

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Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management (TATM)  Course Handbook 2025-26

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Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management (TATM)  Course Handbook 2025-26

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Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management Course Handbook 2025-26 (2)

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Student Information Desk (SiD) | University of Bedfordshire

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The Student Information Desk (SiD) is your first point of contact for all the services listed in the Student Information Directory. Whatever your question or problem, the SiD team will listen and advise you. There is a SiD on every campus, where you can go and speak to someone face to face.

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https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/skills-for-success/

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Skills for Success | University of Bedfordshire

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Whether you’re looking to develop new study strategies, engage with interactive resources, or enhance your critical thinking skills, this page provides the tools to take your learning to the next level.

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Welcome Week - Begin@beds activities (Student Union and University wide activities)

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Welcome Week - Begin@beds activities (Student Union and University wide activities)

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We’re excited to welcome Serenela Barbur, Apprentice Graduate Programmes Manager at Network Rail.

She’ll give practical advice on personal branding and what employers are really looking for today.

Monday 7 April

10:00 AM

Online – Join via Teams

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Library resources - https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/digital/discover/

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DISCOVER - lrweb.beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

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DISCOVER is your single search solution that allows you to search most of our electronic resources and the catalogue simultaneously and tells you if library books are on loan. (Some databases are not included for reasons outside our control - here is a list.)

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Apply by 9th October 2024

https://www.beds.ac.uk/ambassadors

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Graduate Schemes and Industrial Placements with NATS for 2025!

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Graduate Schemes and Industrial Placements with NATS for 2025!

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NATS are now recruiting a wide range of Aviation graduate schemes and industrial placements! Check them out now!

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All of our current vacancies and opportunities across the business are listed below.

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Class of 2024 Aviation and Tourism (September Cohort)

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Class of 2024 Aviation and Tourism (September Cohort)

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Sustainability and Climate Justice event

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Sustainability and Climate Justice event

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Sustainability and Climate Justice event

Dear students,

The University is holding another interdisciplinary event for staff and students who want to share and develop knowledge about the climate emergency, its relationship to social and racial justice and the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its relevance to the curriculum.

Wednesday 8th May 2024 at 1 - 4.30pm

Luton Campus, PG Centre

Please register your attendance using Eventbrite.

Hosted by the Sustainability Forum and sponsored by the Academy for Learning and Teaching Excellence, this in-person event will draw on the work and experience of experts from within and beyond our University community.

The programme will include:

·         A digital performance of ‘Can I Live’ by Complicité Films with Fehinti Balogun

·         Workshop and panel discussions on personal responses to the climate emergency

·         In-person contributions from J Williams, author of ‘Is Climate Change Racist?’

·         Workshops to identify curriculum, assessment and dissertation ideas

·         A practice for self-care

·         Exhibited student artwork

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Join easyJet at the Luton Campus on Weds 10th April 2024 at 10:00 AM in room P107 for a cabin crew discovery session.

They will tell you about the role of cabin crew and the vacancies at UK airports including London Luton, information on how to apply and advice on smashing the interview process!

Even if you are not interested in the role of cabin crew, this will be a great session which sheds light on the fantastic work that they do. It is so much more than drinks and peanuts...

Look forward to seeing you there.

Sam

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The British Academy and Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) are working on an exciting collaborative project with 6 universities, of which University of Bedfordshire is one.

Small groups of students from each university will design and implement impactful projects addressing sustainability challenges relating to their university and local community.

The Project:

Title - Wellbeing, Cultural diversity and Educational Transitions: developing a resource pack for International Students

Description - This will involve students developing a resource pack, including a video, to support future (international) students settle into their student life in the UK. It will seek to surface key challenges and the approaches that students have adopted to overcome some of the cultural and education barriers that they have encountered.

Project Staff Member – Vicky Morris

Project Team – 4 to 6 UOB students and Staff member

Project dates – Now until June

Conference – 27th or 28th June – Birmingham (fully funded)

Time Commitment – 2-4 hours per week – flexible to work around your commitments and studies

Benefits to students

•       Develop a range of transferable professional and academic skills, such as project planning, sustainability, team-work, communication, monitoring and evaluation

•       All students will earn a certificate and digital badge

•       Present at the end-of-project SHAPE conference

•       Gain a Bedfordshire Career Development Award (Beds CDA).

How to get involved?

Contact Vicky Morris at Vicky.morris@beds.ac.uk for more information and to sign up.

This is open to all UOB students on any course.

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Dear Students,

I am delighted to announce that Ryanair and Leading Edge Aviation will be visting the University of Bedfordshire on Monday 4th March 2024, from 11am to 2pm.

Ryanair will be showcasing their graduate schemes, internships, placement years and other job vacancies. They have opportunities all over Europe. Leading Edge Aviation will be showcasing pathways into becoming a commercial pilot.

They will pop-up in the Campus Centre Reception Area - Ground Floor (G) on Monday 4th March 2024 between 11:00-14:00. Do not miss out on this excellent opportunity. Be sure to pop down to see them!

Sam

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https://uk.indeed.com/q-graduate-aviation-jobs.html?vjk=903ce22e4eee0ed1

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UK Aviation News | Airline, Travel & Aviation News and Insight

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News, insight and analysis from the UK aviation, airline, travel and airport industries. Get the latest headlines from the world of aviation.

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Class of 2024 Aviation and Tourism (February Cohort)

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Class of 2024 Aviation and Tourism (February Cohort)

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Year 2 Undergrads: Summer Internship Employment Opportunity at Gatwick Airport

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Year 2 Undergrads: Summer Internship Employment Opportunity at Gatwick Airport

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Gatwick Airport have an opportunity for a Summer internship for a second year undergraduate.

Please read the below and then if interested please apply via the Gatwick airport jobs website

by Hannah

Hannah GodfreyView Hannah Godfrey’s profile

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Transport Planner | Airport Surface Access | Stakeholder Management

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I'm currently recruiting for an internship in the Surface Access team at London Gatwick this summer.

This is an 8-12 week, paid internship open to 2nd year undergraduate students, starting in June/July.

We're looking for a candidate who is passionate about sustainable transport to lead a programme of staff engagement aimed at encouraging modal shift for journeys to work.

For more details and to apply, visit our Careers page:…see more

Internship - Surface Access | London Gatwick Airport Careers

jobs.gatwickairport.com • 3 min read

Good Luck

David

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Mental Health Charter - University of Bedfordshire

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BSc (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management

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BSc (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management

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Access CH-Aviation to keep up-to-date with aviation industry news and knowledge

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Access CH-Aviation to keep up-to-date with aviation industry news and knowledge

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You can now set up an account with CH Aviation (linked above) using your UoB email account. This will allow you to access all their Pro content when on campus, including news stories and business information on airlines, airports and routes. You can also set up alerts for newsletters. Contact Bill.Mortimer@Beds.AC.UK if you would like to learn more about using CH Aviation.

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University of Bedfordshire Business School (UBBS) is offering 50 places to level 6 students (free to you) to the 1-Week Career Boost to help develop your employability skills.  The 1-Week Career Boost is delivered 100% online and with a combination of live and on demand content and follows a flexible schedule.  The course is designed to boost your experience, career confidence and employability.  It is centred around three core pillars – Mindset, Skills and Experience,  and this sprint-style virtual work experience in digital communication is suitable for students of all levels, all disciplines and all abilities.

The course run for one week beginning on the 15th January 2024.

If you are interested in taking part, please complete the online form which can be accessed from the link below by Thursday 14th December.   Students will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.   If you are successful, you will then be contacted with further information by the Bedfordshire Careers and Employability team.

https://forms.office.com/e/tXCtZdmzwS

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Welcome Week: 18/09/23-22/09/23

SEM1: 25/09/23-08/12/23

Exam Week: 11/12/23-22/12/23

Christmas and New Year Break: 25/12/23-12/01/24

Welcome Week: 15/01/24-19/01/23

SEM2: 22/01/24-19/04/24

Easter Break: 25/03/24-05/04/24

Exam Week: 22/04/24-03/05/24

SEM3: 10/06/24-23/08/24

Exam Week: 26/08/24-06/09/24

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Help to improve your academic writing skills

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Young children on University premises | University of Bedfordshire

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The University accepts that occasionally parents, guardians and carers who are employees or registered students of the University have to visit the University premises to deliver or collect materials connected to their work. Children accompanying employees and students for such brief visits must be 'signed in' at the reception area.

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Last Fridays event was a great success with many students coming for some lunch and a chance to meet up.

If you would like to become a member, use this link - Its Free! https://bedssu.co.uk/societies/R3Q/tourism-and-aviation-society

If you would like to get involved in organising events/activities please email vicky.morris@beds.ac.uk

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Join us this November for a transformative learning experience with our employability-based webinars. Every weekday at 1pm, throughout the month, we’re bringing you a diverse range of expert-led talks designed to enhance your employability skills and career prospects.

These webinars are delivered by renowned organisations, employers, seasoned professionals, and experienced career staff, providing you with valuable insights and guidance. Whether you’re a job seeker, a recent graduate, or simply looking to boost your career, our webinars are your gateway to success.

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The Race Equality Charter (REC) is a national framework that encourages universities to take a proactive stance in eliminating racial disparities and promoting an inclusive environment. It is designed to empower universities to address racial inequalities in all aspects of their work.

This forum is an opportunity for students to come together, share perspectives, and engage in a meaningful dialogue about how we can collectively advance racial equality on our campus. It follows up on a survey many of you completed telling us about your experiences of studying here.

It is time for us to develop an action plan and your voice is crucial in helping us do that.

Refreshments will be provided, and these forums promise to be an enlightening and thought-provoking experience.

Please sign up using the links above.

Let's work together to make a difference and create a more equitable and inclusive campus for all. We hope to see you at the Race Equality Charter Forum.

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Join the Aviation and Tourism Society Launch Event on Friday 3rd November. Drop in any time 12:00-14:00 in Metro Cafe. FREE Refreshments. Join the society for FREE today at https://bedssu.co.uk/societies/R3Q/tourism-and-aviation-society 

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Join the Aviation and Tourism Society Launch Event on Friday 3rd November. Drop in any time 12:00-14:00 in Metro Cafe. FREE Refreshments. Join the society for FREE today at https://bedssu.co.uk/societies/R3Q/tourism-and-aviation-society 

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Tourism and Aviation Society Launch Event

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Tourism and Aviation Society Launch Event

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The new 'Tourism and Aviation Society' will be launched at an event on Friday 3rd November from 1200-1400hrs in the Metro. Drop in at any time, meet other members, join the society and enjoy free refreshments.

Come along, get involved and help shape a society for you!

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Join us on Monday 4th March 2024 from 11:00am for an Aviation and Tourism Jobs Expo on Campus!

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Join us on Monday 4th March 2024 from 11:00am for an Aviation and Tourism Jobs Expo on Campus!

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We are taking students to this exciting event on the 7th November and this year the programme looks more interesting than previous year.  We are able to take 30 students this year and you would need to pay £10 to secure a place.  Detail information of the trip is on the form.  Please complete this form by the 1st November so we could book a ticket for you: https://forms.office.com/e/S6vF1TqNHw

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For 42 years, WTM has been the most influential 3 days it is possible to have in the travel industry.

The place where ministers meet business to fix plans. Where travel and tourism teams from around the globe meet to build relationships. And where the world's best come to discover and do business.

Here at WTM, we say travel isn't just a job. It's a mindset. Because as the world continues to change, we continue to adapt.

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Where Travel & Tourism Meet | World Travel Market London

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Join the travel and tourism community at WTM London to share insights, meet partners and unlock an endless supply of business opportunity.

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Attention Year 2 and Year 3 students: As the University’s Teaching Evaluation and Enhancement Team, we are evaluating the Personal Academic Tutor system. We are interested in your experiences and perceptions of Personal Academic Tutoring. The findings will be used by the University to better engage and support students and staff in the Personal Academic Tutor system. We would be much appreciative if you could join a 10-minute interview with us. The interview will be online via Teams and it will be anonymous. If you are interested please contact Sibel KAYA at sibel.kaya@beds.ac.uk

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Exclusive Seminar with Inglis Lyon – Unlocking Insights into Transportation and Aviation

Dear Students,

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for you to gain invaluable insights into the world of transportation and aviation. Join us for an engaging online seminar featuring Inglis Lyon, former Managing Director of Highlands and Islands Airports, and an executive leader with an impressive career spanning Stagecoach and international roles.

Event Details:

Date: November 24th

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presentation format: Online (https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjFmM2Q3NjItMzY0Mi00MjBjLTg3MjUtZmRjOTIwYWU0ZTI2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223133dbdc-3c64-4bda-a66a-751445a19275%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22871b65cb-9d50-400a-a640-c7162410c9ac%22%7d)

Meeting ID: 330 372 358 627

Passcode: nojNpA

Inglis Lyon brings a wealth of experience that can greatly benefit our students. His career can be divided into three key areas:

Leadership at Stagecoach: Inglis spent 14 years with Stagecoach, managing profitable business units in a competitive and rapidly growing transport company. He developed skills in areas like industrial relations, labor and network planning, asset utilization, profitability, Competition Law, and director's responsibilities.

Transforming Highlands and Islands Airports: His leadership extended seamlessly from Stagecoach to Highlands and Islands Airports, where he led and executed various business transformation programs. These initiatives covered long-term capital planning, environmental performance, business development, risk and safety management, and pension scheme reform within a complex regulatory environment.

Strategic Insights: In his role, Inglis advised the HIAL Board, the Scottish Government, and numerous external stakeholders, providing guidance on aviation matters. He also liaised with industry regulators and government ministers, shaping the company's strategy and advocating for regional aviation in remote areas.

This seminar is a golden opportunity to learn from a seasoned executive with diverse experience across the transport and aviation sectors. You'll gain knowledge and insights that can enhance your understanding of real-world challenges and opportunities in these industries.

Don't miss this chance to expand your horizons and network with a prominent figure in the field.

To attend, simply login to the scheduled online event on November 24th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Asian carrier Vietnam Airlines has signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 50 Boeing 737 Max jets as it seeks to grow its fleet.

The carrier has selected the versatile 737 Max 8 variant which offers a significant increase in fuel effeciency compared to the older -800 models.

The order forms part of Vietnam Airlines 2025-2035 fleet strategy which underpins the rcovery of the airline and towards a more effecient future.

Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vietnam Airlines. "The new narrow-body fleet will allow us to foster our overall development and extend our high-quality service on Vietnam Airlines' domestic and Asian routes, as well as modernize our fuel-efficient fleet."

The Boeing 737 Max 8 has proved the most popular variant with airlines and offers seating for up to 178 passengers on domestic, short and medium haul routes thanks to its 4,082 mile range.

"Southeast Asia is one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets, and the 737 MAX is the perfect airplane for Vietnam Airlines to efficiently meet that regional demand," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "We value our historic partnership with Vietnam Airlines, dating back to 1995 when the airline first leased 767s."

US airframer Boeing has been awarded a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to purchase a further 100 in an order which sets the US record for the type. The order also includes 100 Boeing 737 Max single-aisle airlines which include the conversion of 44 previous [read more]

It was 3rd time lucky for Boeing today as they finally carried out the first flight of the latest 777 variant, the Boeing 777-9, 3 days later than planned. The first flight was streamed live by Boeing with a video being tweeted of the take-off. The first Boeing #777X is [read more]

Aerospace giant Boeing has forecasted demand for 42,600 new commercial airliners over the next 20 years to replace older aircraft and to keep up with demand for air travel. Boeing says that the demand for air travel is currently outpacing economic growth in many regions driven largely by domestic air [read more]

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German carrier Lufthansa has taken the decision to continue operating its fleet of older Airbus A320-200s(ceo) to cope with the operational disruptions caused by the Pratt & Whitney engine issues, which affect the carrier's newer A320neo aircraft models.

The recall

Pratt & Whitney's recent announcement that it will remove 350 aircraft a year from service for engine inspections between now and 2026, for a total of 3,000 engines, is wreaking havoc on airline fleet plans. This issue also centers around the once-popular PW1100G Gearen Turbofan (GTF) engine, which was installed on the A320neo and A321neo. With an expected service time of a shocking 300 days per aircraft, Lufthansa is bracing for 20 of its A320neo family jets to be out of service at any given time over the next few years.

To combat the certain capacity loss, Lufthansa will extend the service life of its existing A320ceos and lease "dozens of aircraft" to combat the loss of newer jets. The carrier currently has 110 A320 and A321ceos in its fleet, along with 35 smaller A319s. Expect to see these planes around for the next few years and any Airbus narrowbodies the German giant can get its hands on to minimize flight cuts.

Photo: Jake Hardiman | Simple Flying

Other mitigation measures include mixing and matching engines on A320neo jets to prevent aircraft groundings during the inspection process and some "potential network trims."

Changes coming

Carsten Spohr, the CEO of Lufthansa, stated that this issue has been a significant engine disruption seen in the industry during recent years and that the crunch could be the worst in 2024. Considering this, the carrier is preparing to contend with years of disruption.

Upon reaching out to Lufthansa, the airline spokesperson commented the following to Simple Flying,

"Based on current assumptions, we expect on average of around 20 A320neo family aircraft grounded on any day in 2024. This amounts to less than one-third of Lufthansa Group's A320neo fleet and less than 5 per cent of Lufthansa Group's overall A320 fleet. We are already looking into several mitigating measures, such as extending operations of existing A320 family aircraft, wet leases and sourcing additional spare engines. Beyond this, it is too early to provide any further numbers. What we can say, however, is that our network will grow next year despite the impact on our A320neo fleet.

Apart from that, Lufthansa Technik will (1) not only focus on expediting the required maintenance on the Pratt & Whitney engines operated at Lufthansa Group but (2) also offer their services to Pratt and their global customers to help alleviate the global maintenance bottleneck for these engines."

Set to get worse

If airlines thought the decision to inspect 1,200 PW1100Gs for contaminated metal powder (for 60 days each) was drastic from P&W in July, the turnaround to increase that figure to 3,000 engines (93% of all PW1100Gs in service) and up the inspection time to 300 days is stunning. Airlines globally are scrambling to cut flights and redraw plans as they content with large parts of their fleet suddenly planted firmly on the ground for nearly 10 months at a time.

Wizz Air has announced it will cut capacity by 10% for the second half of FY2024, while carriers like IndiGo were already planning to wet lease aircraft before the latest announcement. Expect to see a lot more cuts in the months as airlines understand the impact to their fleets and adjust accordingly.
What do you think of the ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issue? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine Issues Force Lufthansa To Prolong Lives Of Older Airbus A320ceo

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At any given moment, 20 of the A320neo aircraft will be out of service for the coming years.

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To access your personal timetable use this link: https://www.beds.ac.uk/about-us/timetabling/

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Your personal timetable will be available at MyBedsTimetable once you are a fully registered student with the University

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Timetabling | University of Bedfordshire

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On 24th March we were delighted to be able to welcome Nick Orwin (Emergency Planning Manger) from Luton airport to give an overview of what's happing in at the 

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During his talk, Nick covered a wide range of interesting topics including the opening of the new DART; airport winter operations; preparations for Summer 2034; the Extinction rebellion protest; and the airport's plan for a new Terminal.

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Wizz Air came into the university to record an online session for the department's Week 8 Employability slot and followed up by meeting potential cabin crew recruits in the Main Campus reception.

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Wizz Air Cabin Crew recruitment day 8th Mar 2023

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Captain Martin Chalk (General Secretary of BALPA) - Some advice to students 

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Captain Martin Chalk (General Secretary of BALPA) - Some advice to students 

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In this short interview, Martin gives advice to students wishing to join the tourism and aviation industries and explains the synergy between these industries

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The General Secretary of BALPA (British Airlines Pilot Association) comes into the uni to talk to students

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The General Secretary of BALPA (British Airlines Pilot Association) comes into the uni to talk to students

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Captain Martin Chalk came into the university on 28th November and gave a talk on Professionalism in the industry to help students understand what employers are looking for from newly qualified graduates.

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This year Luton Airport chose to stage its Job Fair at the uni. Many companies at the airport attended offering a wide range of part and full-time jobs at the airport.

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Ijaz Ahmad is the course leader for BSc (Hons) Aviation and Airport Management and Vicky Morris is the course leader for BSc (Hons) Travel, Aviation and Tourism Management. We are responsible for the management and coordination of the degree programmes.

Contact Details: Vicky Morris - vicky.morris@beds.ac.uk

Contact Details: Ijaz.Ahmad@beds.ac.uk

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Senior Lecturer Airline and Airport Management

I joined the University of Bedfordshire in January 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Airline and Airport Management (BSc).

My experience of Further/Higher Education includes four years teaching BTEC/A Level Travel and Tourism courses in Further Education colleges and, for the past ten years, teaching on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Aviation Department at Bucks New University.

Qualifications

Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Institute of Education (University of London)

MA International Tourism Policy - University of North London

BA (Hons) Geography - University of Cambridge

Teaching Expertise

I have taught Postgraduate subjects including Strategic Leadership and Management; Finance and Economics; Change Management; Aviation in the Global Context; Organizational Conflict and Collective Bargaining

I have taught Undergraduate subjects including: Structure and Development of the Air Transport Industry; Ground Service Operations; Safety and Security; Introduction to Finance and Economics; Marketing; Mergers and Acquisitions; Air Cargo

I have supervised Undergraduate and Postgraduate dissertations

I have worked as a Personal Tutor to level 4, 5 and 6 students

I have run "How to get a First" masterclasses

Research Interests

The potential of the long haul low cost business model

The impact of single aisle long range aircraft (both for low cost carriers and full service network carriers)

The impact of ground incidents on airline/airports' operations and costs

The effectiveness of the industry's efforts to ameliorate the impact of doubling in size every fifteen years on carbon (and other) emissions

Previous Roles

Prior to retraining to become a teacher, I started my career as a Graduate Management Trainee with the UK charter airline Dan-Air Services Ltd where I held various roles (including Dispatch at Gatwick Airport; Cargo Sales and finally as Sales Servicing Manager responsible for the delivery of all materials and communications with the travel trade and the company's sales representatives) as it took advantage of more relaxed UK domestic deregulation to start domestic, and subsequently, European, scheduled services.

I then moved to Ryanair as General Sales Manager (UK) as it was transitioning from a small regional airline to take advantage of the creation of the EU single aviation market which was to lead to London-Dublin becoming the single biggest city-pair in Europe.

I then moved to Jersey to take up the position of European Marketing Director for Jersey Tourism where I was responsible for developing new inbound business to the island from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Switzerland and Austria working with both tour operators and airlines.

My final role within the airline industry was as the UK and Ireland Sales and Marketing Manager for Ghana Airways where I was responsible for developing new business mainly from ex patriot Ghanaians living in the UK but also developing business from UK and Irish based customers wanting to travel to Ghana and other West African countries using Ghana Airways' regional network from Accra.

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1582 489702
E: peter.duquemin@beds.ac.uk

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I joined the University of Bedfordshire in January 2019 as a Senior Lecturer in Airline and Airport Management (BSc). My experience of Further/Higher Education includes four years teaching BTEC/A Level Travel and Tourism courses in Further Education colleges and, for the past ten years, teaching on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Aviation Department at Bucks New University.

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This is a guide to the Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) service at the university. eVision will detail who your personal academic tutor is.

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Within each unit you will find your BUS survey link. Please do use this opportunity as one of the many ways we listen to you in order to make changes as needed to our courses and units.

If by the last week of the unit you have not seen your link to the survey please alert your Unit Coordinator.

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Year 1: David Bitea & Ryan Parker

Year 2: Alycia Luis Das
Year 3: Iuliana-Madalina Tutuianu

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International Student Support Contact

If you would like to speak with someone confidentially in the International Office, you can contact Richard O'Halloran at richard.ohalloran@beds.ac.uk

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New international students - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

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At Heathrow the London Underground train station (Piccadilly Line) is located directly under the central bus station for terminals 1, 2 and 3, and is clearly signposted from all Terminals. Terminals 4 and 5 have their own, separate station.

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Luton campus | University of Bedfordshire

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Our Luton campus is located right in the heart of the town centre. It boasts our brand-new, seven-storey library, Postgraduate and CPD Centre, as well as an array of fantastic modern facilities to support each of the courses on offer at the Luton campus.

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Tutor support hours (Office Hours) are times that Faculty staff have put aside to be free to speak with students about issues they need to discuss about a specific unit or course coordinator. They do not replace your Personal Academic Tutor.  Your course leaders and unit leads will inform you of the their office hours.