Just one month after taking ownership of Stansted Airport, new owners Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) have attracted its first new airline with the announcement that national carrier Air Moldova will move its UK flight operations from Gatwick to Stansted at the end of April.

Air Moldova flights will commence 29 April 2013 and operate direct to Chisinau International Airport twice a week (Friday and Monday) connecting passengers to the heart of the Moldovian Capital.

Welcoming the announcement Stansted Airport’s Managing Director, Andrew Harrison said:

“When M.A.G took ownership of Stansted Airport at the end of February we set out ambitious plans to attract new airlines and grow the range of destinations; so I’m delighted that Air Moldova is the first new airline to move their services to Stansted.

“Stansted has fantastic facilities and great on time performance.  To build on this record, we have significant investment plans - including £40million to upgrade the terminal and security areas - to transform the experience for our passengers and make the airport more attractive to airlines looking to move into or expand in London.

“This is a very welcome and early stage in our long-term objectives to grow Stansted.  We look forward to welcoming Air Moldova and their passengers to Stansted at the end of April.”

For further information and flight reservations visit www.airmoldova.md   

An Introduction to the New Owners of

Stansted Airport

sponsored by

Date: Monday 22 April 2013 - 1630

Venue: Hilton London Stansted, CM24 1SF

Agenda:

1630 Registration and Networking opportunities
1700 Andrew Harrison, Managing Director, London Stansted Airport
1730 Question & Answers
1830 CLOSE

Costs:  £18.00 + vat SACC Members £25.00 + vat Non Members Includes light buffet and refreshments.  FREE parking available.  (Please ensure you collect your exit ticket before you leave the venue).

Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

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London, 28 February, 2013 – M.A.G today announces the completion of its acquisition of
Stansted Airport. As part of the transaction, Industry Funds Management (IFM) has taken a
35.5% equity interest in the enlarged group.

M.A.G has a detailed integration plan in place to ensure a seamless transition of ownership and
operations at Stansted which will maintain business as usual for passengers and customers.

Charlie Cornish, Chief Executive of M.A.G, said: “We’re delighted to have added Stansted to
our strong portfolio of UK airports. We aim to help fulfil its potential in the London market and
bring more choice to its passengers in the years ahead. Today represents the achievement of a
major strategic ambition for M.A.G and we look forward to working alongside staff, partners and
stakeholders in ensuring the Group’s success.”

Christian Seymour, Head of Infrastructure, Europe, at IFM commented: “We are hugely pleased
to complete the acquisition of our stake in M.A.G and Stansted. It is a landmark acquisition for
IFM, deepening our footprint in the UK, and is the culmination of 18 months’ work developing a
strong, long term partnership with M.A.G. We look forward to bringing our significant
international expertise in the airport sector to the benefit of the group.”

The funds for the acquisition came from new equity raised from IFM, together with investment
grade financing. All the existing shareholders’ equity has been maintained in the Group.

Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, a M.A.G shareholder, said: "M.A.G is a
key driver of jobs and growth in the North of England and the acquisition of Stansted will help
us deliver maximum value for Manchester City Council and the other local authority
shareholders. A larger, stronger M.A.G will benefit the whole region and we welcome
confirmation that the acquisition has been completed."

“Having carefully considered the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling, BAA has decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court and is now proceeding with the sale of Stansted Airport. We still believe that the Competition Commission ruling fails to recognise that Stansted and Heathrow serve different markets.”

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

An innovation in practical social care for the elderly and vulnerable was recently launched by SACC member Silent Partner Technologies (Europe) Limited providing peace of mind, independence and a better quality of life for our loved ones.

For a limited period Silent Partner are offering the standard A-OK Care Monitor for:

• £60 deposit (refundable after 24 months)
• £10 per month (by direct debit/standing order)
• Outright purchase price just £240.
• VAT paid for duration of offer.
• Offer valid until 31.12.12.

  What is A-OK?

It is a small, discreet, low cost sensor whose main function is to let you know when an individual living alone has had a fall or become incapacitated.  It does this by sending a warning text message when no movement is detected within the home when you would most expect to see it.  The individual does not have to raise the alarm - it is automatic.

Other features include:

• Change in room temperature
• Power cuts
• Night wandering
• Home security
• Bogus callers
• All OK message

The A-OK Care Monitor can give YOU pleace of mind and let your loved ones stay where they want to be for longer....... IN THEIR OWN HOME.

For more information call 0800 9 10 10 20 or log onto www.a-okmonitor.com.

SACC Annual Summer BBQ

Monday 16 July 2012, 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Down Hall Country House Hotel,

Matching Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishop's Stortford, Herts. CM22 7AS.

Come along and meet fellow business professionals in an relaxed atmosphere at the impressive Italianate mansion set in 110 acres of surrounding woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens.

Enjoy networking alfresco (weather permitting) over a glass of wine and freshly prepared BBQ offerings provided by our host and sponsor, Down Hall.

We hope you can join us!  Book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.

Cost to attend: £20.00 SACC Members, £23.50 for Non-Members (cost plus VAT)

If you would like to book to attend this event, please book online or telephone Julie Budden on (01279) 87 00 64. 3 full working days notice of cancellation.

Pioneering A-OK Care Monitor receives endorsement from MP Robert Halfon.

Following last month's announcement about the launch of the revolutionary A-OK Care Monitor, Essex based  A-OK Monitor Limited have received a display of support from within the ranks of Westminster.

An innovation in practical social care for the elderly and vulnerable, this is a technology based remote care system which works utilising a single intruder PIR monitor in a persons home.

The unobtrusive monitor contains a SIM Card; its primary function is to send calls and texts to designated phone numbers when a lack of movement is detected. Thus offering independence for vulnerable people and peace of mind for their loved ones.

Harlow's MP Robert Halfon has quickly picked up on the product and the initiative behind it. He had the following to say on the subject:

"This is an incredible product, and I am delighted that this company is based in Harlow. I have little doubt that the A-OK Care Monitor will be taken up by those who wish to know their loved ones are safe at home. This company is another example as to why Harlow has the highest business growth in the whole of the United Kingdom. I wish it every success."

Whilst embryonic in stage, there are clear indications the A-OK  Care Monitor has a real chance of global success, having sparked interest from countries including Canada, US, Israel and Russia.

For further information please visit www.a-okmonitor.com

Meet the Neighbours with guests MP and Minsiter for State for Business & Enterprise, Mark Prisk and Nick Barton, MD Stansted Airport Limited

Over a hundred local business people got together on Friday 29 June at the Hilton Hotel at London Stansted Airport. 

Organised by Julie Budden, Chair of the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (SACC), they had come to hear local MP and Minster of State for Business & Enterprise, Mark Prisk, talk about his priorities for business. 

He was joined by London Stansted MD Nick Barton who described the importance of the airport to the local economy.

He told the meeting that the airport is a major catalyst for growth and productivity in the region, employing over 10,200 people across 190 airport related companies and contributing £400m to the regional economy.

London Stansted serves an area larger than Switzerland, and operates more routes to Europe than any other airport.  He said that they were keen to open up routes to the Far East and to North America.  Airline economics say that it takes 60,000 - 80,000 passengers pa to make a new route viable.  With 462,000 passengers travelling to the Middle East and 1.4m passengers travelling to the USA passing Stansted on their way to Heathrow or Gatwick every year, this a very achievable ambition, and one which will reduce road traffic and speed the journeys for many.

Mark Prisk spoke about his programme to help business, and especially small business, to prosper.  His remarks focused on three areas in which the Government is actively working to help SMEs, namely reforming and reducing the burden of tax on businesses; helping firms get better access the finance they need; and reducing the burden of regulation, especially on the smallest firms. 

Following a Q&A session, he spoke on a one to one basis with many of the business people there.

After the presentations, delegates were able to meet and talk with fellow businesses from across the region.  Julie Budden Chair of SACC said, “This event has proved to very informative for all those who attended, and provided an excellent opportunity for business networking.  Many of those attending have asked that we hold it again, so I anticipate that this will become an annual event or even twice yearly".

If you wish to be kept informed of the next Meet the Neighbour event, please contact Julie Budden (01279) 87 00 64 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 The event was kindly sponsored by:

Money raised for Charity

The event also raised £295.00 by way of a raffle in support of the "Hilton in the Community Foundation" which is dedicated to supporting young people in need by combating exclusion and providing skills, aspirations and opportunities. Focussed on improving access to, and the quality of, education and healthcare, the Foundation mobilises local giving and targets four key areas: disabled children, children in hospitals, children's hospices and homelessness. Grants help vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in Europe, while in the event of international disaster grants are made to relief organisations addressing young people's needs.

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF:

Silent Partner Technologies (Europe) Limited

London. May 2012.

An innovation in practical social care for the elderly and vulnerable has been announced by UK based Company Silent Partner Technologies (Europe) Limited.

Known as 'The A-OK Care Monitor', this is a technology based remote care system which works utilising a single intruder PIR monitor in a persons home.  The monitor has been modified for the primary purpose of detecting no movement at pre determined times.  When no movement is detected the monitor triggers an alert which is communicated to pre designated contacts.  Phone calls and text message alerts are sent via a sim card which is contained within the monitor.  Up to 5 phone numbers can receive a call and up to 3 numbers a text message.  This is an alert system with a very personal touch.

London Stansted Airport has once again been named the world’s best airport for low-cost airlines at the World Airport Awards.

London’s third busiest airport, and the fourth busiest in the UK, won the title for the second consecutive year in a poll of 12 million passengers for the annual Skytrax airport customer survey. The feedback captures the views and opinions of over 100 different nationalities, covering 388 airports and 372 airport hotels worldwide. 

Collecting the award on behalf of Stansted Airport at the ceremony in Vienna, Austria, Managing Director, Nick Barton, said:

“I’m extremely proud that, once again, Stansted has been chosen as the best airport in the world for low-cost airlines by the most important people in the aviation industry, the passengers.

“Stansted operates in the fiercely competitive point-to-point air travel market, both here in the UK and across Europe. We fully understand that passengers and airlines have more choice than ever when choosing where to fly from, so we have to constantly push ourselves to always do better and always do more to stay ahead of the competition.

“Excellent operational performance, world-class terminal facilities and great range of destinations are key factors for passengers when deciding their favourite airport. Thanks to our great track record in these areas, we are delighted and honoured to once again be globally recognised as a world-leading airport.”