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

BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- ATC Global, the largest and most comprehensive air traffic management event of its kind, confirmed 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), altogether embodying the complete representation of China's entire aviation and ATM sectors from government regulated, to commercial and privatised sectors. SATCCO plans to welcome their international counterparts with meetings with high level officials, demonstrations of Chinese ATM technologies, and sharing through Chinese thought leaders in 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 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 of its participation at ATC Global 2014 solidifies the significance of China's interests to discuss and exchange ideas and key global issues with their international counterparts," said 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 24th year, ATC Global 2014 will play host to over 69 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest in technology and services include companies such as Airbus, Eurocontrol, SESAR JU, Honeywell, Thales, Northrop Grumman, and Frequentis. Across three days, ATC Global is the definite 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 secured conference sessions, speakers, exhibitors, and registration details, visit www.atcglobalhub.com.

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Eric Wang
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Notes for the Editor:

ATC Global 2014 takes place in Beijing, 17th-19th September 2014 
ATC Global is a subsidiary of the global B2B communications and marketing provider UBM.
For further information go to www.atcglobalhub.com.

About UBM Asia (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.

About ATMB

ATMB is Air Traffic Management Bureau of Civil Aviation Administration of China (Hereinafter referred to as CAAC/ATMB) is a functional organization that administrates the national air traffic services, civil aviation communications, navigation, surveillance (CNS), and aviation meteorology and flight information. The current industrial management system is divided into three levels, that are ATMB, regional ATMBs and sub-bureaus; the operational management system is based on three-level air traffic services system, that are area control, approach control and airport control.

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