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Stansted Airport's ambition to raise its global profile has received a major boost after gaining approval to handle the world's largest airliners.　　　

The Civil Aviation Authority has awarded the UK's third busiest airportCode F status, which now allows aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and thenew Boeing 747-8 to operate from the airport.　　

The official go-ahead, which follows months of work to demonstrate theairport's operational readiness to handle these aircraft, now opens thedoor for new airline growth for both passenger and cargo operations.　　

An immediate benefit has seen Stansted named as Emirates' alternativeairport for their A380 aircraft, if they are forced to divert as aprecaution or if the destination airport is unavailable.

The voice of business around Stansted Airport has joined thousands of others from across the East of England calling on the new coalition Government to back industry in the region. 

Julie Budden, Chair of the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (pictured outside the airport) has signed up to a campaign making a clarion call to Whitehall. 

The East of England has over 450,000 businesses who contribute something in the region of £110 billion every year to the economy of the UK. 

“Businesses here around Stansted, across Essex and throughout the East of England are leading the recovery of the UK economy. We have one of the strongest economies in the nation and we are committed to working with government to build on that success,” said Julie who manages her own business JAB Services.

SACC working with the East of England Development Agency (EEDA)

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Businesses in the East of England are leading the recovery of the UK economy but at the same time investment in the East of England is under threat.

Attributable to David Johnston, Managing Director Stansted Airport:

"Stansted is open. However, as the airport returns to normal, it is imperative that passengers contact their airline before travelling to the airport. Not all flights will operate during the early period of opening.

We will be doing everything we can to support airlines and get people moving and appreciate the continued patience of passengers."

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London Stansted Airport are delighted to be hosting the "Meet the Buyers" event at Down Hall Country House Hotel on 1st and 2nd March 2010 following a very successful event in 2009.

This event is your opportunity to meet Buyers and decision makers from key organisations across the region. 

All Buyers at the event will provide us with details of their requirements and are happy to meet with companies that can supply them.  The system is developed to business match appropriate Suppliers with Buyers. 

This a very cost effective and efficient way for you potentially to gain new business. The dedicated website for the Stansted Meet the Buyers 2010 is now live! 

 http://www.meetthebuyersstansted.co.uk.

Although confirmation from some key buyers is still awaited,  please keep checking the website for updates.

Currently you can reserve your places at the Gala dinner, and the full day conference, including appointments with the Buyers that have already registered their requirements.

The Stansted Meet the Buyers website has full details of the event including information from the Buyers and how you can be involved.

Please register your interest to attend as soon as possible as places are limited.

If you would like more information please do not hesitate to call on 01206 363725 or alternatively email Donata Rio

Would you like to apply for membership of the
Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce?

You can register online by clicking the keys above or the Register for Membership link on the left

Are you a member already? If you haven't registered for access to the private member section of this website click the keys above.

The Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (SACC) serves the following purposes:

• Promotion of trade in or around Stansted Airport, Essex
• Collection of information and statistics which may be of use to their members
• The facilitation of Business Networking
• To offer access to the many business opportunities as Stansted Airport develops

Is there a One member per profession policy?

Some business groups restrict membership to one member per type of profession this is not the case with the SACC.