ATC Global 2014 Exhibition and Conference Opens its Doors in Beijing, China This Wednesday

LONDON, September 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

ATC Global has been fixed in the diaries of ATM professionals for more than twenty years, uniting the ATM industry since 1991. This year, the three day ATC Global event debuts in China, opening its doors to over 5,000 international ATM stakeholders at the China National Convention Center, Beijing on Wednesday, 17 September.

The event that began in Maastricht then expanded to Amsterdam, this year moves to China mirroring the widely recognised shift of global markets towards the East. The move also responds to requests from past ATC Global delegates and exhibitors and is a reflection of the remarkable growth of the ATM markets of the region, now exceeding 7% a year.

ATC Global 2014 has secured the largest ever delegation of China's air traffic management community with attendees from the State Air Traffic Control Committee Office (SATCCO), the highest department and policy decision-making authority within China's aviation and air traffic control sector, along with representatives from the Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB) and China's Aviation Regulator (CAAC).

These representatives will be joined by Air Navigation Service Providers and CAAs from , Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Portugal, Thailand, Dubai, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Canada, Turkey, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, South Africa, India, Slovak Republic, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Zambia, Morocco, Lebanon, Egypt, Cuba, Colombia, Bolivia, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Myanmar, Nepal and USA.

Personnel from  ICAO, IATA, IFATCA, UVS, INMARSAT, AAPA, FAA, EU Transport Commission, European Commission, Eurocontrol, SESAR- JU, Geneva Airport, Zurich Airport, Iran Airports Company, Sulaimaniyah International Airport, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of ROK, Swiss Air Force, Vietnamese Air Traffic Technical Company and Headquarters, Air Force Flight Standards Agency will also be in attendance at this unparalleled event.

Many of these VIP delegates will be attending a high level tour of the Beijing Area Control Centre led by Mr. Wang Liya, Director General of China's Air Traffic Management Bureau.

"We are delighted that the ATC Global 2014 Conference and Exhibition will take place in Beijing. We have attended the show for the past few years and feel that this is a great event that serves the ATM community well." - Mr. Wang Liya, Director General of ATMB

Awaiting all attendees is an impressive list of more than 70 international exhibitors showcasing a wide range of industry critical services, products and new technologies. Honeywell will be promoting a number of technologies and solutions set to make the global air traffic system safer and more efficient, including the SmartPath™ Precision Landing System incorporating the latest developments in CNS technology. Airways New Zealand will be announcing their partnership with Civil Aviation Management Institute of China (CAMIC) the evening before the show, showcasing their world -renowned Total Control simulator and courses for the professional development of air traffic controllers and airport managers being provided at CAMIC's Beijing campus on their stand.

Workshop and seminars will cover the wide range of issues facing the global industry today and will also include a Review of Aircraft Tracking and Surveillance - Following the Disappearance of MH370, Remote Towers, IP and Satellite ATM Communication Network, Driving Excellence in ATM Performance and Air Traffic Management Contribution to Air Transport's Sustainable Development, led by organisations such as Eurocontrol, Air Traffic Management Bureau, FREQUENTIS AG, Rohde & Schwarz Topex and SESAR JU.

The prestigious three-day conference, produced in consultation with leading ATM stakeholders and focused on "Spearheading Growth" will  get to the heart of the real issues facing the industry, stimulating  in depth analysis and debate. The conference will welcome more than 30 speakers representing a considerable body of experience and responsibility, it will cover topics including, Demand, Capacity and Efficiency, ICAO Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU), Airports and the ATM system Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

To register or for further information visit http://www.atcglobalhub.com.

About ATC Global 

ATC Global is the place for the international ATM community to do business. 

• ATC Global is a three day event comprising a world-leading exhibition, high-level conference, hosted buyer scheme, networking receptions and an extensive free educational programme.
• Founded in 1990, the event unites industry stakeholders from across the globe with the purpose of sharing information, knowledge and expertise. It brings buyers and sellers of ATC equipment and services together in an environment conducive to conducting business.

About UBM Asia (http://www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 24 major cities with 30 offices and 1,300 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 20 market sectors with 230 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions and high-level professional conferences, 23 targeted trade publications, 20 round-the-clock online products for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise 90 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 40 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai organise 40 exhibitions and conferences every year across the country.

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Contact  
Paula Milburn
ATC Global Event Director
t: +44(0)207-921-8149 
e: paula.milburn@ubm.com

Eric Wang
Marketing Manager
t: +86-10-5765-2888
e: eric.wang@ubm.com