UBM Brings the Global Air Traffic Control Industry to China

London (ots/PRNewswire) -

Today in London UBM signed a historic 10-year agreement to host
the world's premier event for the global air traffic community - ATC
Global - in Beijing, China. The first edition to be held in China
will take place at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing
September 17-19th 2014 and will bring together air traffic control
professionals and exhibitors from around the world.

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Joining UBM's CEO David Levin at the signing ceremony in UBM's
headquarters overlooking the Thames in London were senior
representatives of the Chinese air traffic control industry Mr. Zhao
Fan, Director of Technical Center Air Traffic Management Bureau
(ATMB); Mr. Zhang You Run, Director of General Office, ATMB; and Mr.
Han Zeng Min, Director General of Civil Aviation Museum. Also in
attendance was Mr. Xiaoming Zhou, Minister Counsellor from the
People's Republic of China's Embassy in London.

Supported by the China Air Traffic Management Bureau and the Civil
Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the establishment of the ATC
Global event ( http://www.atcglobalhub.com) in China reflects the
growing importance of China as a rapidly-growing player in the
worldwide aviation industry as well as China's role as a key regional
and international transport hub, strategically located between Europe
and the Americas. China's national economic development strategy
recognises aviation as a key sector underpinning the country's
continued economic success, with investment of US$230 billion
committed to the development of China's civil aviation in the current
five-year plan.*

David Levin, CEO of UBM plc, said:

"I am delighted that UBM is bringing our ATC Global event to
China. ATC Global is a highly successful event which has developed
alongside the growth of European aviation over the last 20 years.
Today's agreement to host ATC Global in Beijing from next year
represents overdue recognition that the centre of gravity for the
world's air traffic control community has shifted decisively
eastwards.

"I am proud that UBM is working in partnership with official
organisations across China to promote Chinese development and to make
our contribution to connect China to the world. Working with our
partner organisations, ATC Global's inaugural edition in Beijing will
benefit from UBM's experience and expertise as the largest
international trade event organiser in China."

To download the speeches in .pdf format, please click on the links
below:

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/operations/131014-David-Lev
in-UBM-speech-at-ATC-signing-ceremony-Chinese&English.pdf

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/operations/131015-ATMB-Mr-Z
hao-Fan-Speech-ATC-London.pdf

http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/operations/131015-CAAC-Muse
um-Speech-English+Chinese.pdf

* Source - CAPA - Centre for Aviation, 2013

Notes to Editors

1. About ATC Global

ATC Global 2013 is the place for the international Air Traffic
Management community to do business. Founded in 1990, the event
brings together buyers and sellers from across the globe,
accelerating the procurement process contributing to the
implementation and deployment of major ATM projects. The ATC Global
team proactively seeks out procurement personnel from traditionally
inaccessible markets who are actively sourcing ATM products and
services, and facilitate buyer-seller meetings for all in attendance.
ATC Global is a three day event comprising a world-leading
exhibition, high-level conference programme, hosted buyer scheme,
networking receptions, extensive free educational content and the ATC
Global Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner.

2. About UBM plc

UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and
communications company. We help businesses do business, bringing the
world's buyers and sellers together at events and online, as well as
producing and distributing news and specialist content. Our 5,500
staff in more than 30 countries are organised into expert teams which
serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do
business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us on
Twitter at @UBM_plc [http://twitter.com/UBM_plc ] to get the latest
UBM corporate news; follow @UBMNews for news from all UBM's
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UBM's Twitterati.

Contacts

Media
Peter Bancroft, Director of Communications, E-mail communications@ubm.com, Direct
telephone +44(0)20-7921-5961
Patsy Bateman, Senior PR Manager, ATC Global, E-mail patsy.bateman@ubm.com, Direct
telephone +44(0)20-7921-8458, Mobile +44(0)796-872-72-89

Analysts/Investors
Kate Postans, Head of Investor Relations, Email investorrelations@ubm.com, Direct
telephone +44(0)20-7921-5023

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