State Air Traffic Control Committee Office (SATCCO) Joins ATC Global 2014

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Aug 15, 2014, 05:30 ET

BEIJING, August 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

China's Highest Government Body of the Aviation Industry Joins Leading Exhibition and Conference Organised by UBM

ATC Global, the largest and most comprehensive air traffic management event of its kind, confirms the participation of SATCCO at ATC Global 2014. Organised by UBM Asia, the largest trade exhibition organiser in Mainland China and part of UBM Plc, and co-hosted by the Air Navigation Service Provider in China (ATMB), ATC Global 2014 will take place for the first time in Beijing, China 17-19 September at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC).

SATCCO - the highest department and policy decision-making authority within China's aviation and air traffic control sector - plans to join ATC Global 2014 alongside the ATMB and China's Aviation Regulator (CAAC), together embodying the complete representation of China's entire aviation and ATM sectors, from government regulated to commercial and privatised. SATCCO plans to welcome its international counterparts with meetings with high level officials, demonstrations of Chinese ATM technologies, and sharing with Chinese thought-leaders at ATC Global's conference and seminars.

Other international high ranking ATM committees, officials, VIPs and association groups confirmed to participate at ATC Global this year include the FAA, EU Transport Commission, Eurocontrol, SESAR JU, NATS, Swiss Air Force, the State ATM of Russia, LFV Sweden, the Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia, the Aeronautical Radio Of Thailand Limited, the South African Civil Aviation Authority, Airways New Zealand, Nav Canada, Dubai Air Navigation Services, the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan and many more.

"As the highest level of aviation regulation in China, SATCCO's confirmation to participate at ATC Global 2014 solidifies the significance of China's interest in discussing and exchanging ideas and key global issues with their international counterparts," says Christine Guan, General Manager of ATC Global. "We are proud to be debuting ATC Global in Beijing - building on two decades of event success, this year's event will deliver the largest international gathering of senior professionals of its kind."

Now in its 24^th year, ATC Global 2014 will play host to over 69 exhibitors and sponsors - including companies such as Airbus, Eurocontrol, SESAR JU, Honeywell, Thales, Northrop Grumman and Frequentis - showcasing the latest in technology and services. Over three days, ATC Global provides the perfect platform for learning and idea exchange with a comprehensive line-up of conference sessions, education workshops, exhibitor-led seminars, and networking events.

For more information including the latest confirmed conference sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and registration details 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.

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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.