In its fifteen year history, The Future of Air Transport event has grown in size and reputation and is now acknowledged throughout the industry as one of the sector's leading forums. Airlines, airports and industry suppliers annually enjoy the opportunity to converge on London, to network and to listen to careful analysis of the most relevant topics and issues.
2008 has brought a unique set of challenges; a near perfect storm of overcapacity, surging operating costs and restricted funding. Not all airlines will survive these conditions and this December's The Future of Air Transport provides an invaluable opportunity for leading industry members to formulate strategies that will ensure their businesses not only survive, but thrive.
Those who will be lending their expertise to this strategic forum include:
- Dermot Manion, Chief Executive, Aer Lingus
- Jim French, Chief Executive Officer, Flybe
- Dale Moss, Managing Director, OpenSkies
- Michael Whitaker, SVP, Alliances, International and Regulatory Affairs, United Airlines
- Howard Millar, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy CEO, Ryanair
- James Hogan, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways
- Robert Boyle, Commercial Director, British Airways
- Julie Southern, Chief Financial Officer, Virgin Atlantic
- Tewolde Gebremariam, Chief Operating Officer, Ethiopian Airlines
- Bertolt Flick, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Baltic
