What has Robert Courts been up to today?
Robert Courts is MP for Witney and a member of the Conservative party.
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-government-action-to-minimise-disruption-in-the-aviation-sector-and-protect-passengers
Holidaymakers deserve certainty ahead of their first summer getaways free of restrictions.
That’s why today I’ve set out 22 measures to support the aviation industry to minimise disruption and protect passengers – helping with everything from recruitment to scheduling.
Transport Secretary @GrantShapps gave a statement in the @HouseofCommons today announcing the 22-point plan and the work being done to minimise passenger's disruption this summer.✈️
Read more about the aviation action plan: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption-ahead-of-summer-season
#SummerHolidays
The UK will provide an additional £1 billion of military support to Ukraine.
This will go towards capabilities including sophisticated air defence systems, innovative new electronic warfare equipment and vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers. 🇺🇦
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine
Yesterday, 29 June 2022, we were delighted to host the Annual Formal Reception, where the Station hosts invited guests from our local Oxfordshire community and wider region.
Fead more: https://bit.ly/3QYsadk
I’m grateful to 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @BorisJohnson for allocating an additional £1 billion for security assistance to Ukraine. 🇬🇧 is our true friend and strategic partner. We appreciate the consistent, leadership support for 🇺🇦 in countering Russian aggression.
We’ve been working closely with airports and airlines to tackle #aviation disruption ahead of the summer #holidays. ✈️
Our action plan sets out what we’re doing to support the industry to avoid repeated disruption. Find out more 👉https://www.gov.uk/government/news/22-point-plan-to-tackle-aviation-disruption-ahead-of-summer-season
Yesterday I visited @forthports Port of Tilbury to see first-hand how being part of the @Thamesfreeport is creating jobs and strengthening our economy - #buildingbackbetter from the pandemic.
Aviation Minister @robertcourts visited the British-Irish Airports EXPO last week, touring the exhibition for an hour, and visiting most of the near-90 exhibitors, before appearing on stage to address the EXPO alongside RABA Group, @HeathrowAirport and the @BritishAviation Group. https://twitter.com/robertcourts/status/1540682703808372736
Enjoyed speaking at the British and Irish Airports Expo this week, reiterating that skills and innovation are at the heart of our strategy for aviation. A fantastic day - thanks for having me @AirportsExpo
The days when rail strikes could bring Britain to a halt are gone. For millions, rail is now a choice, not a necessity. Tragically, this means that, if strikes continue, the biggest victims may end up being rail workers themselves. Time to modernise the railway & end this strike
Enjoyed speaking at the British and Irish Airports Expo this week, reiterating that skills and innovation are at the heart of our strategy for aviation. A fantastic day - thanks for having me @AirportsExpo
I’m changing the law to help airlines plan realistic schedules ahead of the summer peak, by easing rules on the use of airport slots.
This will help prevent last minute cancellations and give certainty to passengers as they prepare for their well-earned breaks.
Meet Sydney, one of our Maritime Operations Officers, who recently spoke to @bbcbitesize about what it’s like working for Her Majesty's Coastguard: https://bbc.in/3zXJkBT
More information on our vacancies: https://bit.ly/3NgD771 ⬅️
#MaritimeJobs #Careers
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Today we celebrate #ArmedForcesDay.
At the MCA we are privileged to have Armed Forces veterans working within our organisation. Their skills & experience are significant to improve maritime safety, preventing accidents & saving lives at sea.
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Wonderful to see this close co-operation between these close friends & #allies - particularly when right here in #westoxfordshire 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
A RNZAF C-130H departed RAF Brize Norton, after a 10 week mission in support of Ukraine.
@StnCdrBZN Emily Flynn, attended a farewell presentation with the NZ detachment commander, Wg Cdr Lisa D’Oliveira, before the aircraft took off.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3n6IjQc
Today, we are celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, focussing on the inventors and innovators working in the engineering industry. #ImagineTheFuture
We are proud of all our engineers at RAF Brize Norton...
Read more: https://bit.ly/3zXBsjK
Fantastic to see this work across the @RoyalAirForce to boost STEM skills & bring more women engineers into aviation.
#ArmedForcesWeek Today we explore STEM and #INWED22 celebrating the amazing work that women engineers across the RAF are doing every day.
See more👇 https://twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/status/1539924425620987904
#ArmedForcesWeek Today is an opportunity to review and highlight the last 12 months of Armed Forces operations and to showcase ongoing global and domestic commitments.
See more👇 https://twitter.com/RoyalAirForce/status/1540228231491624961
#ArmedForcesWeek is an opportunity to celebrate the range of activities & people comprising HM Armed Forces.
Today is an opportunity to review and highlight the last 12 months of RAF operations.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/RAF-AFW-22
#SaluteOurForces
So very well deserved. Congratulations and thank you 👏 👏 👏
Today personnel who took part in Operation Pitting were awarded their Medals at RAF BrizeNorton by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Oxfordshire, Mr Brian Buchan.
Op Pitting is the largest humanitarian aid operation in the last 70 years. Full story: http://bit.ly/39Uj7tu
Welcome to #ArmedForcesDay 2022! Today we recognise the work of our Armed Forces and learn more about how they keep us safe. 🤝 🌍
On Armed Forces day I just want to say thank you to all the men and women serving the UK across the world and to all the veterans who served this country so well in the past. Your professionalism and dedication to duty is an inspiration.
It was a huge honour to present the Billy Deacon SAR award at @TheAirLeague’s Annual Reception.
Abi, Niall & Ginge from @HMCoastguard have incredible stories. This award is truly well-deserved & a reflection of their bravery, dedication & commitment to the service. @MCA_media
This week I confirmed £2.4m new funding to support projects aimed at improving diversity, skills, and training across the maritime sector, with a specific focus on supporting seafarers welfare @MNWBUK @OrmistonAcads @MaritimeUK
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/24-million-funding-to-support-seafarers-mental-wellbeing
We’re giving airlines a one-off chance to hand back their airport slots ahead of the summer peak to avoid last minute cancellations & delays.
It follows conversations with industry on how we can make this summer a success despite its unique challenges.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-helps-prevent-last-minute-summer-flight-cancellations-with-amnesty-on-airport-slots-rule
Hταν πραγματική τιμη για μένα να εκπροσωπήσω τη Βρετανική Σημαία στα Ποσειδώνεια 2022 την προηγουμενη εβδομάδα, κατά την οποία μοιράστηκα τις φιλοδοξίες μας για το ναυτιλιακό τομέα. [1/2]
It was a true honour to represent the UK flag at #Posidonia2022 recently where I shared our ambitions for the maritime sector. Greece is a key partner and ally and it was great to speak to industry leaders about working together toward a mutually prosperous maritime future.
Pleased to see @UK_CAA has brought in new reforms to safeguard pilots living with HIV.
We made a promise to the industry to be a welcoming and diverse sector, and this is an important step towards achieving that goal.
https://www.caa.co.uk/news/uk-civil-aviation-authority-announces-landmark-changes-for-pilots-and-air-traffic-controllers-living-with-hiv/
Keir Starmer has spent 11 days refusing to condemn the rail strikes. On Wednesday he ordered his MPs not to take a stand against the militant unions.
Now we know why: In private, he's backing the strikes which will grind the country to a halt.
https://www.mailplus.co.uk/edition/news/193239/revealed-sir-keirs-rail-strike-hypocrisy
Great to catch up with my friend @michaelwoodnz today. We discussed transport opportunities ahead; how we’ll work together for joint benefit & reduce environmental impact. Our nations have so much in common & we deeply value the close UK-NZ friendship. Have a great stay! 🇬🇧 🇳🇿
Great to meet with Luxembourg’s Deputy PM @Francois_Bausch today.
We discussed our shared ambitions to prioritise and increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels - to decarbonise flying for good.
I look forward to continuing our work together✈️ 🌳 🇬🇧 🇱🇺
More people are on payrolls and unemployment is at almost 50-year lows - work is key to helping families facing global cost of living pressures.
#PlanForJobs
Today, on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict, we remember the 255 members of service personnel who died to protect the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
#Falklands40 https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1536589338141765632
Today, on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict, we remember the 255 members of service personnel who died to protect the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
#Falklands40
We cannot give way to rail strike blackmail – this is a defining moment for Britain
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18856408/grant-shapps-cannot-yield-strike/
The Prime Minister has my full support in today’s vote.
He led @Conservatives to a decisive election victory. He has been dealt a v. difficult hand but has got the big calls right: Covid, vaccines & supporting Ukraine. He’s apologised for mistakes made. We must now move forward.
All of us here at 29 Sqn are incredibly proud to have joined so many others celebrating Her Majesty The Queen today in the skies over London with this flypast over such a historic and memorable event.
Her Majesty The Queens smile makes it so worth while 🇬🇧
📸 Danny McLaughlin
Tomorrow, over 70 aircraft will fly in formation over London to celebrate The Queen's #PlatinumJubilee 👑
But how do you pull off a flypast fit for a queen in some of the world's busiest airspace? ✈️ ✈️
The answers are in our latest blog 👉 https://bit.ly/3m0Nzo2
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#PlatinumJubilee #flypast
Well done and thank you to @78SqnSwanwick & @NATS - you made the #platiniumjubilee #Flypast possible!
Glad to play our part for such an incredible milestone. Working with @NATS to make it all possible.
#PlatinumJubilee
(Our view was pretty different.)
#NoOrdinaryJob
78 Sqn recently supported a visit to @NATS from Aviation Minister, @robertcourts MP. Providing an overview of how we work effectively alongside our civil counterparts and a brief tour of D&D; the Minister sat in the controllers seat and observed how we manage airborne emergencies
Today we’re celebrating the Queen’s #PlatinumJubilee. Transport has changed significantly during her reign and Her Majesty has always been a welcome and willing passenger on that journey 👇
For 70 years, Her Majesty the Queen has been steadfast in her duties to parliament. She has attended nearly every state opening, given Royal Assent to more than 4,000 laws and met innumerable MPs and peers over the years. #GodSavetheQueen #PlatinumJubilee
#ThrowbackThursday to the Queen's many visits to see our transport network over her 70 years of service. 🎉
Can you spot photos of previous Jubilees? 👑
#PlatinumJubilee
Congratulations to all those nominated in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours, especially those transport workers doing amazing work 👏
It’s great to see the impact these people have on so many lives and what remarkable changes it makes to the field of transport. #TransportHeroes
Personnel serving with the @RoyalNavy @BritishArmy & Royal Air Force, will take part in tomorrow's #PlatinumJubilee flypast.
Up to 70 aircraft will pass over Buckingham Palace at 1300, subject to weather, serviceability & operational commitments.
More: https://bit.ly/3lVjFBB
Thank you, Ma’am.
70 glorious years of dedicated and inspiring service to the nation. Every moment devoted to the people of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
God Save The Queen!
#PlatinumJubilee
Many people are expected to travel over the Jubilee weekend - check before you head off:
⛴️ Check @PoD_travelnews before heading to Dover
✈️ Check your airport or airline before flying
🛤️ Check your trains are running @NationalRailEnq
🚗 Check your route @NationalHways
Many many congratulations to everyone from @RAFBrizeNorton who has been honoured!
Huge congratulations to all personnel across the Air Mobility Enterprise @RAFBrizeNorton who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List! 👏 https://raf.mod.uk/news/articles/the-queens-birthday-honours-list-2022/
Good meeting today with @grantshapps and aviation leadership. We will continue to monitor the situation and work with the sector to ensure consumers don’t lose out from any further disruption.
UPDATE: There are 10,000+ more nurses working in the NHS than last year. 📈
Also record numbers of doctors, nurses & NHS staff overall.
Thanks to all NHS staff for your dedication in caring for our loved ones & tackling the Covid backlog.
Seafarers are the backbone of our country with the maritime sector moving 95% of the UK’s trade in goods. That is why we created the Merchant Navy Medal in 2016 to celebrate seafarers’ hard work and service #TransportHeroes
📢 🎖️⚓ #MerchantNavyMedal nominations close in 7 days.
Nominate someone exceptional for their contribution to maritime.
You can nominate anyone serving (or who’s served) in the Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleets.
Nominate here 👉https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/merchant-navy-medal-for-meritorious-service-nomination-form