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Day One Tuesday 30 June 2009
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8.30am | Registration & Coffee
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9am | Chairperson’s opening remarks
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| Market outlook and government initiatives in propelling aviation growth and attracting foreign investment |
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9.15am | Investor panel: Assessing the potential in investing in India and identifying opportunities presented by the current economic downturn
- Reviewing the investment climate in India versus other regions
- Screening through viable investment opportunities: infrastructure, auxiliary services, etc
- Debating on real challenges faced by investors in India and policies needed to attract investment both locally and internationally
- Identifying strategies in managing current economic downturn while preparing for the next big wave of growth
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| | Mr Tim Peng Ng, Vice President of India, Changi Airports International Pte Ltd Mr Tom Ronell, Chief Executive Officer, Istithmar World Aviation Holdings
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10am | Establishing essential regulations, polices and investment to prepare India for the next wave of growth
- India aviation sector outlook, open skies developments and future growth potential
- Reviewing latest policies in support the growth of the aviation industry
- Aviation infrastructure development plans and opportunities for investors
- Preferred foreign investment and partnership models
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10.30am | Morning networking break
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| Assessing the growth of the airline industry and implications for the development of aviation infrastructure |
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11.15am | Airline Executive Panel: Meeting the challenges of today while creating a climate for expansion and development
- Assessing the importance of aviation infrastructure developments to create capacity for growth in preparation for the next wave of economic expansion
- Airlines and airports working towards a common vision: identifying practical and immediate collaboration strategies in developing the aviation industry of India
- Prescription for the aviation environment in India: a wish list from airlines --- the biggest stakeholders in the industry
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12.15pm | Opportunities and challenges for foreign airlines to access the Indian market
- Opportunities of Middle East- India route in current economic environment
- Open sky policies and how it impacts airlines, airports and tourism
- Strategies of Air Arabia in accessing the Indian market
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12.45pm | Networking Lunch
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| India Aviation Infrastructure Development I |
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2pm | Reviewing viable aviation infrastructure development opportunities, suitable PPP models and financing avenues
- Reviewing latest policies with respect to aviation infrastructure developments
- Identifying viable immediate investment opportunities
- Discussing PPP models that work in India and addressing key legality, taxation and risk issues
- Seeking alternative partnerships and financing in a the wake of global financial crisis
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| | Mr Kapil Kaul, CEO,Indian Subcontinent, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
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2.30pm | Case study: Assessing Greenfield airport model on the PPP basis
- Overcoming regulatory and financial challenges on building a greenfield airport under PPP model
- Identifying potential revenue streams which ensure the expansion of the airport
- Strategies on developing a world class airport by investing in airport infrastructures and delivering best services
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3pm | Speed Networking
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3.30pm | Networking break
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| India Aviation Infrastructure Development II |
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4pm | Identifying investment needed in air space management to support the next wave of growth in the aviation industry
- Assessing future growth potential and the implications for ATM of new aircrafts, new routes and expanding capacity
- Reviewing the adequacy of current ATM infrastructure with respect to future growth potential in India: what can be done today and in the future to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Role of regulatory policies in improving the congested air traffic in India and assessing the potential of opening up military airspace for commercial usage?
- Identifying best practices in ATM globally
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| | Mr P. Seth, Member of Operation, Airport Authority of India
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4.30pm | Airport operator panel:
Developing sustainable profitable business through strategic airport infrastructure development and investment
- Evaluating new airport infrastructure development models such as creating an Aerotropolis to include retail malls, leisure and culture centres, logistics and air cargo, hotels and entertainment and other commercial aviation businesses
- Airport investment into airspace management technologies, IT and operation to support greater efficiency
- Airline and airport partnership models to increase traffic
Moderator:
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| | Mr Kapil Kaul, CEO,Indian Subcontinent, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Mr P. Seth, Member of Operation, Airport Authority of India Mr ACK Nair, Airport Director, Cochin International Airport Mr P.S. Nair, Chief Executive Officer, Delhi International Airport Ltd
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5.15pm | End of Day One
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6pm | Networking cocktail
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Day Two Wednesday 1 July 2009
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8.30am | Registration & Coffee
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9am | Chairperson’s opening remarks
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| | Mr Kapil Kaul, CEO,Indian Subcontinent, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
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| Developing the low cost carriers industry in India |
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9.15am | Panel: The developments of ‘low cost airports’, ‘non operational airports’ and ‘ military airport’ to enhance connectivity across India and to support the growth of LCCs
- Reviewing the state of infrastructure developments that are catered to LCCs and government’s plans in the next 5-10 years
- Identifying best practices in building a low cost airport and key learning points for India
- Reviewing the cost base structure, pricing model and key operational needs to sustain a low-cost airport
- Assessing the viability in utilising non-operational airports and military airports to service the needs of LCCs
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| | Mr Tim Peng Ng, Vice President of India, Changi Airports International Pte Ltd Mr Bhupesh Joshi, Associate Vice President of Airport Services, Kingfisher Airlines Mr Kapil Kaul, CEO,Indian Subcontinent, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
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10am | Tackling the low cost airline models in India
- Managing cost in the high cost environment
- Reviewing new revenue streams available for LCCs in India
- Developing domestic routes to tap into the opportunities of second tier cities
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10.30am | Networking break
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| Enhancing airport and airline operation efficiency to reduce cost and promote sustainable aviation growth |
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11am | New ideas on ensuring profits in order to achieve the long term growth in the Aviation Industry
- Challenges faced by the aviation industry in the new economic scenario
- What are the steps the aviation organizations need to take in order to tide over the challenges
- Initiatives that enable airlines and airports manage the situation and turn profitable
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11.30am | Achieving maximum efficiency and profitability through strategic human resource development
- Investing in training in current downturn to prepare for the future growth
- Reviewing outsourcing solutions to achieve cost effectiveness
- Identifying training models adopted by international airlines to enhance corporate efficiency
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12pm | Reviewing key strategies and practices on minimizing fuel and maintenance costs
- Utilizing fuel efficient engines and aircrafts to reduce costs while fuel in India is 60% higher than the international benchmark
- What could OEMs do to reduce maintenance costs for airlines in India
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12.20pm | Panel: Optimising airline operational efficiency and cost management
- Identifying how Indian airlines could achieve greater cost efficiency and effectiveness
- Optimising IT infrastructure spend: How IT officers can spend and work smart to optimise overall airline cost management
- Reducing maintenance costs through partnerships with OEMs
- Opportunities to leverage on existing technologies to improve efficiency and profitability
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| | Mr Bhupesh Joshi, Associate Vice President of Airport Services, Kingfisher Airlines
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1pm | Networking Lunch
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| Revenue maximising strategies for airport operators and airlines in India |
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2pm | Developing non-aeronautical airport revenue to yield faster returns to enhance the financial standing of airport operators
- Identifying opportunities for Indian airports to drive non-aeronautical revenue
- Reviewing how international airport operators are using to drive non-aeronautical revenue success by exploring into real estate, office space leasing, parking, advertising and etc
- Is it viable to create an ‘Aeropolis’ in India?
- Reviewing investment and partnership needed to develop non-aeronautical business in India
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2.30pm | Panel: Reviewing multi-channel distribution strategies in India to minimize distribution costs and increase revenues
- What kinds of distribution & payment solutions do Indian airlines need to operate in an environment whereby majority of the travel distribution is done through GDS?
- How to best implement mobile barcode check in to enhance your global travel distribution strategy in India?
- What is the best way to implement online payment solutions which link directly to saving accounts/debit cards in India?
- How to enhance the airline’s ability to reach more corporate and leisure travellers using a multi-channel distribution strategy?
Moderator:
Charmaine Fernz, Assistant Editor, Travel Division, TravelBiz Monitor
Panelits:
Ratan Ratnakar, Vice President - Revenue Optimisation, Kingfisher Airlines
Kamal Hingorani, Vice President of Sales, SpiceJet
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| International case studies on aviation infrastructure development to support sustainable aviation growth |
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3.15pm | Afternoon break
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3.45pm | Learning from UAE airports: Developing infrastructures to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability
- Outlook of developments and operations of UAE airports
- Reviewing current and future infrastructure investments of UAE airports
- Analysing how airport infrastructure developments improve the operational efficiency and profitability
Khaled Almazroui, General Manager, Fujairah International Airport
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4.15pm | Assessing the opportunities for airport infrastructure developments in India
- Identifying the potential growth in Indian aviation industry and airport infrastructures needed to support the growth
- Reviewing potential developments of second tier airports in India
- Addressing regulatory and financial challenges of airport infrastructure developments in India
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4.45pm | Closing chairman’s remarks and close of conference
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P. Seth 
Adel Abdulla Ali 
Marcel Hungerbuehler 
P.S. Nair 
ACK Nair 
Samyukth Sridharan 
