Lindsey Oliver, managing director of the BBGA, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. The Fellowship is the highest grade of membership attainable, bestowed solely on those in the profession of aeronautics or aerospace. FRAeS status acknowledges Lindsey's outstanding contribution to the UK business aviation industry.

This includes her tenure of 18 years with BBGA, becoming managing director in 2021. Day to day, she has fostered and manages strong working relationships with the UK regulators, government stakeholders, IBAC and other national aviation associations, along with overseeing the work of the association's working groups. BBGA's board of directors comprises 18 senior individuals involved in multiple industry sectors, all working cooperatively to further and progress the interests of UK GA and business aviation.

She comments: “I'm very honoured to be endorsed as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, a highly regarded and distinguished charitable organisation of 160 years' standing. We enjoy a terrific working relationship with chief executive Dave Edwards and his stellar team, of late focusing on pathways to bring retired military serving engineers into business aviation and educating the next gen on the rich number of aviation career opportunities bizav offers. I am committed to representing our near 200-strong membership, helping address their challenges and passionately advocating for this vital and vibrant aviation sector.”

Dave Edwards, chief executive of the Royal Aeronautical Society adds: “Lindsey has been a hugely positive force in UK business and general aviation for many years, and I'm delighted to hear of her election as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Fellowship recognises not simply seniority, but a sustained and significant contribution to our profession, and Lindsey thoroughly deserves that recognition.

“She is a passionate advocate for business aviation, a constructive partner to the society and importantly, someone who is always looking at how we bring the next generation into our sector. I very much look forward to continuing to work with Lindsey and the BBGA as we tackle some of the shared opportunities and challenges facing UK aviation.”