Regional Airport Asset Management and Development Briefing Day

Regional Airport Asset Management and Development Briefing Day
20 September 2012 | Alastair Swayn Theatre, Canberra Airport

This focussed briefing day is designed specifically for local government managers whose responsibilities include aspects of the planning, design, operation or management of these vital community assets.

Issues covered include:

• Airline route development considerations
• Synergies and conflicts between regional and major airports – how they can better complement each other (both airlines services and other users)
• Forecasting passenger traffic for master planning – considerations and techniques
• Pilot training academies – infrastructure and operational needs
• How much does it cost? An overview of typical costs for regional airport infrastructure development i.e. new runway, upgrade for jet aircraft operations and the major areas of risk in assessing those costs on a site-specific basis

Look out for the agenda to be released soon. Request your copy HERE

Register your place HERE

PLUS - 2nd annual Airport Operations Summit | 18-19 September 2012

Complement your attendance at the Briefing with two days of high-level discussions on operational challenges and opportunities in airport development. The Summit is conveniently held directly before the Briefing at the same venue. It features site tour of Canberra Airport's facilities and its new terminal currently under construction.

More information at www.informa.com.au/airportoperations

Regional Airport Asset Management and Development Briefing Day - in context

Regional airports are of crucial social and economic importance for Australia’s regional, rural and remote communities. Yet, operating, maintaining, safeguarding and developing existing aerodromes in a cost-effective and efficient manner, with limited management resources, often poses a major challenge to local government operators.

By attending this Briefing Day is designed specifically, local government managers whose responsibilities include aspects of the planning, design, operation or management of these vital community assets, wil understand the various issues needed to develop the right strategic direction for essential infrastructure.

The event features succinct presentations on a wide variety of topics, plenty of time for questions and group discussions.