The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will have the largest aviation growth in the world between 2008 and 2011, with almost 40 per cent more growth than the global average, according to recent research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali, slated to be the world's biggest greenfield airport development, leads the projects, while a $6.8 billion redevelopment of the Abu Dhabi International Airport will create a new hub in the UAE capital. New Doha International Airport in Qatar and the $11.3bn upgrade of King Abdul Aziz, Madinah and Tabuk airports in Saudi Arabia. Upon completion, all three airports will have a combined passenger handling capacity of 270 million per year - more than the total population of the Arab world.
Conference Highlights
This 2 day conference will tackle the most current and pertinent issues facing airports and the aviation industry today. Hear from prominent thought leaders within the industry on where the future of air travel and airport facilities management lies amidst climate change initiatives and what are some of the stratagems employed in running an optimum modern airport.
- Global Sustainable Airport Development
- Maximizing Non Aeronautical Revenue
- Aviation Liberalization And Impact On The Region
- Mobilizing Private Investment In Airport Development
- Design And Development Of Next Generation Airports
- Investments In Airports In The Region
- Energy Efficiency And Fuel Saving Initiatives
- Growth Of Airport Funds
- Challenges In Maintaining A Global Hub Status
- Airport Technology And Air Traffic Management
- Facilities Management For Modern Airports
- Airport Security And Biometrics
- Working With Low Cost Carriers
- Cargo Operations And Throughput
- Climate Change And The Future Of Modern Airports
- The Effect Of Rising Fuel Prices On The Aviation Industry
- Risk Management And Counter Terrorism
- Towards Living In An Aerotropolis
Invited VVIP Guest of Honor
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (President Dubai Civil Aviation)
Distinguished Speakers' Panel
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Dr John Kasarda
Founder
Modern Aerotropolis
Abdul Wahab Teffaha
Secretary General
Arab Air Carriers Organization
Rimzie Ismail
Director,
Dubai World Central
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Adel Ali
CEO
Air Arabia
Sanjay Reddy,
Managing Director
Mumbai International Airport Ltd
Jaehee Lee
CEO
Incheon International Airport
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Why you should Attend
The Modern Airports 2008 Conference is the industry platform to meet, learn and exchange key leading insights in aviation industry. It is the gathering of industry renowned experts in the fields of airport development. The premise of the agenda sets the tone for industry lead discussions by thought leaders into the issues facing modern airports today.
By Participating in the Modern Airports 2008 Conference you can:
Expect to Gain industry knowledge of airport management strategies
Develop key contacts within the industry to move your company ahead
Acquire leading mindshare and business direction for the year ahead
Who should attend
Regional Executive Directors | Managing Directors | Chief Executive Officer | Chief Operating Officer | Airport Directors | General Managers | Finance Director | Chief Financial Officer | Chief Technical Officer | Head of Air Traffic Control | Director of Infrastructure Strategy | Project Directors | Director of Airport Security | Business Development Director | Head of Engineering | Head of Terminal Management | Head of Risk Management |
From key industries include:
Full service airlines | Low cost airlines | Airline service suppliers | Airline technology suppliers | Aircraft/engine manufacturers | Aircraft/engine leasing | Insurance companies | Airport authorities and operators | Government officials | Ministry Of Civil Aviation | PPP Airports & Publicly held Airports | Ground Handling Agents | Systems Contractors | Air Navigation Service Providers | Infrastructure Development Companies | ATM & ATC (Air Traffic Management / Control) | Ground Support Equipment & Services | Airside Technical Systems | Environmental Control | Terminals | Information Technology | Airport Financing and Investment | Airport Security
