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Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond MSP has been confirmed as guest speaker at the annual dinner of the British Air Transport Association on January 28.
The 15th annual event takes place at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London.
Bata chief executive Nathan Stower said: “We are delighted to attract such a high profile and entertaining speaker to our annual dinner, especially one who recognises the importance of aviation to both the economy and society.
“I can’t wait to hear what Alex Salmond has to say given our dinner takes place just a few days after the publication of the draft legislation that will devolve Air Passenger Duty to Scotland, and less than a week before the final Airports Commission consultation closes.”
He added: “With the General Election campaign well and truly underway and the distinct possibility that the parties’ fortunes in Scotland could be crucial in deciding the makeup of the new Westminster government, Mr Salmond’s speech and attendance at our dinner couldn’t happen at a more interesting time.
“Over 230 key figures from across the aviation industry are attending, including representatives from our member airlines.”