New chair appointed for Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee
Farnborough Airport has appointed Colin Flack as the new chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC).
He will oversee the FACC which is an independent forum whose membership comprises…
June 28, 2024
Farnborough Airport has appointed Colin Flack as the new chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC).
He will oversee the FACC which is an independent forum whose membership comprises of elected persons representing a broad spectrum of interests, including users of the airport, local authorities and community groups.
The purpose of the FACC is to promote a common understanding amongst stakeholders of how the airport’s operations might have an impact on people, both positive and negative.
Flack brings more than a decade’s worth of aviation industry experience, including independent chair of the Birmingham Airport Consultative Committee (BACC) and a more recent appointment as chair of the UK Airport Consultative Committee (UKACC).
Having replace Philip Riley, who joined the FACC as chair in 2007, he will now be responsible for chairing the committee in accordance with the Guidelines for Airport Consultative Committees published by the Department for Transport.
Prior to his tenure at the UKACC and BACC, Flack served in the British Army for 26 years and has also developed a successful business in the railway sector. In recent years he completed an MSc at the University of Birmingham’s School of Engineering.
In addition to his roles at the UKACC and BACC, Flack is also an advisor to the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
He will continue to fulfil these roles alongside his appointment to the FACC and is also in the process of studying for a PhD on the topic of aviation consultation and the stakeholder engagement process.
Flack said: “I look forward to joining the FACC and establishing a collaborative relationship with committee members, where all parties are able to engage with each other in a meaningful way, within the bounds of the remit of the committee.”
Farnborough Airport CEO Simon Geere added: “Working with our wide range of stakeholders is central to our efforts in being a responsible business.
“We welcome Colin as chair of the FACC to continue to develop a common understanding between Farnborough Airport, its users and the wider community.
“I would also like to sincerely thank Philip Riley for his stewardship of the FACC of the years. Philip has done an incredible job and we are hugely appreciative of his dedication and service since his appointment back in 2007.”
