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    TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017
    08.00

    Registration

    SESSION 1: GENERAL SESSION

    09.00

    Chairman's Welcome
    09:05

    Host Welcome
    Changi Airport, General Manager Airline Development, Damon Wong

    09.15

    CAPA's Asia Aviation Outlook, followed by Q&A
    CAPA - Centre for Aviatio
    n, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

    09.35

    Keynote: Aeroflot, Director General & CEO, Vitaly Saveliev

    09.55

    Keynote & Q&A: Dubai Airports, CEO, Paul Griffiths 

    10.30

    Keynote: American Express Global Business Travel, General Manager Singapore, Sanghamitra Bose

    10.40

    CAPA's Latest Products, presentation by Binit Somaia

    10.50     Coffee Break

    AVIATION SUMMIT 
    SESSION 2: BLENDING FULL SERVICE AND LOW COST AIRLINE PRODUCTS Asia’s traditional full service network airlines are facing the challenges of a new era. They have built their high quality products based on a strong reliance on sixth freedom carriage, leveraging powerful and well equipped hub airports. But those hub operations have been sorely challenged by the arrival of LCCs on short to medium haul within Asia and by the Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines on European, Middle East and African routes. Now China’s international operators are reclaiming some of their third and fourth freedom traffic from intermediate carriers. Meanwhile the lower cost short haul operators are using new generation techniques to mimic the hub operations. The impact on the full service airlines’ bottom lines has been significant. And to aggravate the situation, the legacy distribution systems are under threat, creating the need for new approaches to managing the customer. In many respects Europe’s airlines are undergoing similar self-reevaluations. With generational changes at the helms of many of the flag carriers, new strategies are being applied: partnerships, establishment of low cost subsidiaries, new interline and codeshare strategies among many.

    11.20 The full service airlines’ perspectives 
    • How will Asia’s airline market evolve over the next decade? 
    • Operationally
    • In distribution matters
    • Do Asia’s network airlines have a sustainable future?
    • What are the key components in new survival strategies for the network airlines – what do they have to do to survive and flourish?
    Moderator: Crucial Perspective, CEO, Corrine Png
    Panel:
    • Aeroflot, Director General, Director Strategy & Alliances, Giorgio Callegari
    • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Director General, Andrew Herdman
    • Embraer Commercial Aviation, VP, Asia Pacific, Cesar Pereira
    • Vietnam Airlines, Executive VP, Le Hong Ha
     
    12.05 The LCCs’ perspectives
    • What market positions are the LCCs aiming at - what strategies are in the future?
    • How fast will they expand? – how sustainable are the massive order books of Asia’s LCCs?
    • What are their main challenges? – market access; human resources for growth; other LCCs
    • How will the large number of aircraft on order be used?
    • Some companies are looking to leverage their existing brand, distribution network and technical capability to create a lower cost platform within a full service group. For dedicated self-styled low cost, long haul airlines, what more do they need to do?
    Moderator: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Senior Advisor, Bertrand Grabowski
    Panel:
    • AirAsia X, CEO, Benyamin Ismail
    • Bluebox Aviation Systems, CEO, Kevin Clark
    • HK Express, Commercial Director, Jonathan Hutt
    • Inmarsat, VP Asia Pacific, Otto Gergye
    • Jetstar Asia, CEO, Barathan Pasupathi
    CORPORATE TRAVEL SUMMIT 
    ASIA CORPORATE TRAVEL STREAM: CREATING VALUE FOR THE CORPORATION AND TRAVELLERS; IMPLICATIONS FOR TMCS AND OTHER SUPPLIERS TO THE ECOSYSTEM

    11.20 Corporate Keynote Outlook 
    What are the corporate travel indicators for 2018 and what are the possible cost increases as that come out as a result of outlook. What does the global economic and trade outlook and how will Asia fare? Implications for airlines and corporates.
    CIMB Private Banking, Director, Seng Wun Song

    11.40: The implications of Airline Distribution Strategy changes on Corporates & their TMCs
    IATA, Director New Distribution Capability Program, Yanik Hoyles

    12:00: Panel: Distribution and payments: When it comes to selling and paying are turmoil and Irreversible changes ahead for airlines, TMCs and their customers?
    Airlines are changing distribution and payments strategies around the world, when can we expect major change in Asia and what should we prepare for?
    Moderator: MW Travel Consultancy
    , Principal, Martin Warner
    Panel:
    • GoQuo, CEO, Ron Ramanan
    • HRG North America & Asia Pacific, President, Greg Treasure
    • IATA, Director New Distribution Capability Program, Yanik Hoyles
    • Mastercard, SVP New Product Development, Global Commercial Products, Richard Crum
    • Travelport, VP of Product & Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood

























    12.50     Lunch Break, hosted by PT GMF Aero Asia

    SESSION 3: DISTRIBUTION AND NEW AIRLINE STRATEGIES
    The key trends in airline distribution in Asia: the digital retail revolution
    Have the days of having to choose between a direct or third party distribution strategy come to an end? With the emergence of platforms like voice and bots, online marketplaces have evolved and the point at which the relationship with the traveller switches hands has become less clear.

    13.50 The key trends in airline distribution in Asia
    • The digital retail revolution
    Have the days of having to choose between a direct or third party distribution strategy come to an end? With the emergence of platforms like voice and bots, online marketplaces have evolved and the point at which the relationship with the traveller switches hands has become less clear. Do airlines really believe that a new meta-led world will be better than the world they live in today. In this discussion, airlines will back up their rhetoric with facts, detail and solid client value proposition.
    • Can the evolving distribution landscape save premium yields?
    Millions of dollars and countless hours go into product and service differentiation. Yet when most passengers book, the only information available is airline name, flight times and costs. Many airlines are not earning the yield premium they deserve and have invested in. Can the New Distribution Capability, and other technological/distribution changes, successfully enrich the booking experience and boost yields?
    Moderator: Expedia Group, VP Transport Partner Services, James Marshall
    Panel:
    • IATA, Director New Distribution Capability Program, Yanik Hoyles
    • Lufthansa Group Airlines, VP Asia Pacific, Dieter Vranckx
    • RouteHappy, CCO, Jonathan Savitch
    • Skyscanner, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, Hugh Aitken
    • Travelport, VP Asia Pacific & Global Sales Strategy, Air Commerce, Damian Hickey

    14.35 Keynote: Travelport, VP of Product & Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood

    14.50 White Paper launch: IFE/connectivity market and ancillary trends in the Asia Pacific market 
    London School of Economics, Dr Alexander Grous

    15.10 'The Future Indian Traveller': Joint presentation, CAPA India, Director South Asia, Binit Somaia
    Expedia Group, Vice President Transport Partner Services, James Marshall 
    13:50 Accommodation: Leading Indicators for Corporate in Asia
    Where will rates go in 2017/18 for key cities in Asia and ROW for corporates – what are the current trends and indicators.
    STR
    , Regional Manager, South East Asia, Bernard Kee 

    14.05: Technology: Innovations to Enhance Business Travel
    In this session we share a bold, future-oriented vision where leveraging technology and innovation empowers travel managers and elevates the value of their department while enhancing the traveller experience. This session will focus on the need for travel managers to lay the groundwork for the arrival of new forces and rapidly growing technologies such as:
    • Beacon Technology
    • Opportunities in Data
    • Predictive Analysis
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    Carlson Wagonlit Travel, VP Sales & Programme Management, Michael Valkevich

    14:25: Payments: Global Digital Payments in Managed Travel 
    A global perspective of payment solutions with a relevance to Asia. Are you aware of the trends and product evolutions in payments? Is your programme taking advantage of the most efficient, cost effective and risk free payment products in Asia today? What is happening in the world of payments and how does Asia compare vs. “Best Practice”
    Conferma
    , CEO, Simon Barker

    14.45: Closing Panel: How to prepare your travel programme for 2018 and beyond: 
    • As airlines change distribution strategy, pricing and contracting, what is the best way to optimise your travel spend in Asia? 
    • Procurement and negotiated fares, best fare of the day, a combination, or something else? 
    • What role do LCCs, Airbnb and Uber have in your programme? 
    • Catering for the mobile workforce - safety & security challenges 
    • Travel policy vis-a-vis ancillaries
    Moderator: Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Regional Director, Benson Tang
    Panel:
    • American Express Global Business Travel, Head of Consulting Global Business Consulting, APAC, Harris Manlutac
    • International SOS, Regional Security Manager, Jinsung Lim
    • Sabre Travel Network Asia Pacific, VP, Rakesh Narayanan






    15.40     Coffee Break
    SESSION 4:
    16.10 Rethinking Travel, to discuss how airports and airlines have managed to push boundaries and innovate to make air travel better
    In an era where demand for air travel continues to grow, and where competition in the dynamic aviation is getting fierce, airports and airlines must rethink tomorrow’s travel and cooperate to provide travellers with more pleasant, seamless experience. In this session, panels will talk about how airports, airlines and their partners work together to push boundaries to revolutionise the passenger experience of the future.
    Moderator: US-India Aviation Cooperation Program, Program Director, Sandeep Bahl
    Panel:
    • Changi Airport Group, VP, T4 Programme Management Office, Poh Li San
    • Kansai Airports, Co-CEO, Emmanuel Menanteau
    • SITA, President, Asia Pacific, Sumesh Patel

    16.50 The Great Debate: Full service airlines have no future
    FSCs are under threat: Legacy sclerosis; ageing distribution systems; silo management structures; high costs; failure to understand big data implications; challenges of LCCs (short and long haul) and the Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines – and China’s airlines.
    Chair: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison
    For: TBC
    For: Air Black Box Company, Head of Product, Timothy O'Neil-Dunne
    Against: Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Director General, Andrew Herdman
    Against: Hong Kong Airlines, Assistant Director Commercial, Michael Burke
    17.45     End of Day 1
    19.00     Cocktail Reception
    19.30     Gala Dinner, featuring CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence


    WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2017
    09.00

    Chairman's Welcome

    09.05

    Keynote Q&A with BOC Aviation, Chairman & MD, Robert Martin and CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

    09.30

    Network Planning Masterclass: New aircraft = new routes and new markets. Is it that simple?

    For network planners, a whole new generation of city pairs is now becoming possible. Few experts saw this coming. Just a few years ago the thought of a 180-seat aircraft flying for seven hours was not on the horizon; and the arrival of the 787-9s and A350s with the capability to fly 18 hours has totally changed the horizon for network planners.

    In Asia, the combination of (1) smaller – but still very efficient – narrow and small widebody long haul aircraft; and (2) new cities whose populations are maturing economically, means that multiple new route permutations become possible. These deliver greater efficiencies for smaller airports and don’t need to occupy scarce slots at congested airports, instead flying point to point.

    Provided Asia’s governments remain relatively liberal, this has the potential to open up a whole new range of city pairs, with highly positive outcomes for regional economies.

    • What are the characteristics of these possible new routes?
    • How fast will it happen? – when do the new aircraft arrive/who will be flying them?
    Moderator & Introduction: ForwardKeys, CMO, Laurens van den Oever
    Panel:
    • Aeroflot, Director General, Director Strategy & Alliances, Giorgio Callegari
    • Hong Kong Airlines, Assistant Director Commercial, Michael Burke
    • OAG, Regional Sales Director JAPAC, Mayur (Mac) Patel
    • Malaysia Airlines, VP Network Planning, Philip See

    10.30

    Airport Technology Update

    10.35     Coffee Break
    11.10

    Keynote: ANA, President & CEO, Yuji Hirako

    11.30

    Keynote: Turkish Airlines, CCO, Ahmet Olmuştur

    11.55

    The evolving China Market - Domestic and International

    In the past three years, China’s airlines have made major inroads internationally. With a strong domestic base and many secondary and tertiary cities with large populations, the potential for market growth and the opportunities for Chinese and foreign airlines is immense.

    • How are China’s airlines growing and on which routes?
    • Will they become major international network airlines?
    • How large will China’s LCCs become?
    • AirAsia is to form the first cross border JV? Will there be more?
    • What impact on incumbent international airlines?
    • Will the domestic market keep growing?
    • Which secondary and tertiary city markets to watch?
    Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison
    Panel:
    • HK Express, Commercial Director, Jonathan Hutt
    • Skyscanner, Senior Director and Head of Growth for Asia, Paul Whiteway

    12.30

    The VIPs are coming! Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines: China's not the only growth market
    Foreign airlines have been disproportionately present in Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. But now airlines from those countries are increasing in number, size and scope. Full service airlines are changing and improving their product, there are new airlines and operators are enlarging their presence and extending their reach. From a greater presence in short haul markets to non-stop North American services, what other growth is available? What are the impacts to the airlines that have relied on the VIP markets?

    Moderator: National University of Singapore, Professor of Aviation Law, Alan Tan
    Panel:
    • AirAsia Indonesia, Group CEO, Dendy Kurniawan
    • CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Chief Analyst and Southeast Asia Chief Representative, Brendan Sobie
    • Cebu Pacific, Chief Executive Advisor, Mike Szucs

    13.10     Lunch and Conference Close


    TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017
    08.00

    Registration

    SESSION 1: GENERAL SESSION

    09.00

    Chairman's Welcome
    09:05

    Host Welcome
    Changi Airport, General Manager Airline Development, Damon Wong

    09.15

    CAPA's Asia Aviation Outlook, followed by Q&A
    CAPA - Centre for Aviatio
    n, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

    09.35

    Keynote: Aeroflot, Director General & CEO, Vitaly Saveliev

    09.55

    Keynote & Q&A: "The Customer-ised Travel Experience", Dubai Airports, CEO, Paul Griffiths 

    10.30

    Keynote: "The Modern Business Traveller", American Express Global Business Travel, General Manager Singapore, Sanghamitra Bose

    10.40

    CAPA's Latest Products, presentation by Director, South Asia, Binit Somaia

    10.50     Coffee Break, sponsored by Vietnam Airlines




    AVIATION SUMMIT SESSION 2: BLENDING FULL SERVICE AND LOW COST AIRLINE PRODUCTS
    Asia’s traditional full service network airlines are facing the challenges of a new era. They have built their high quality products based on a strong reliance on sixth freedom carriage, leveraging powerful and well equipped hub airports. But those hub operations have been sorely challenged by the arrival of LCCs on short to medium haul within Asia and by the Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines on European, Middle East and African routes. Now China’s international operators are reclaiming some of their third and fourth freedom traffic from intermediate carriers. Meanwhile the lower cost short haul operators are using new generation techniques to mimic the hub operations. The impact on the full service airlines’ bottom lines has been significant. And to aggravate the situation, the legacy distribution systems are under threat, creating the need for new approaches to managing the customer. In many respects Europe’s airlines are undergoing similar self-reevaluations. With generational changes at the helms of many of the flag carriers, new strategies are being applied: partnerships, establishment of low cost subsidiaries, new interline and codeshare strategies among many.

    11.20 The full service airlines’ perspectives 
    • How will Asia’s airline market evolve over the next decade? 
    • Operationally
    • In distribution matters
    • Do Asia’s network airlines have a sustainable future?
    • What are the key components in new survival strategies for the network airlines – what do they have to do to survive and flourish?
    Moderator: Crucial Perspective, CEO, Corrine Png
    Panel:
    • Aeroflot, Director General, Director Strategy & Alliances, Giorgio Callegari
    • Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Director General, Andrew Herdman
    • Embraer, VP, Asia Pacific, Cesar Pereira
    • Vietnam Airlines, EVP, Le Hong Ha

    12.05 The LCCs’ perspectives
    • What market positions are the LCCs aiming at - what strategies are in the future?
    • How fast will they expand? – how sustainable are the massive order books of Asia’s LCCs?
    • What are their main challenges? – market access; human resources for growth; other LCCs
    • How will the large number of aircraft on order be used?
    • Some companies are looking to leverage their existing brand, distribution network and technical capability to create a lower cost platform within a full service group. For dedicated self-styled low cost, long haul airlines, what more do they need to do?
    Moderator: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Senior Advisor, Bertrand Grabowski
    Panel:
    • AirAsia X, CEO, Benyamin Ismail
    • Bluebox Aviation Systems, CEO, Kevin Clark
    • Inmarsat Aviation, VP Asia Pacific, Otto Gergye
    • Jetstar Asia Airways, CEO, Barathan Pasupathi




    CORPORATE TRAVEL SUMMITASIA CORPORATE TRAVEL STREAM: CREATING VALUE FOR THE CORPORATION AND TRAVELLERS; IMPLICATIONS FOR TMCS AND OTHER SUPPLIERS TO THE ECOSYSTEM

    11.20 Corporate Keynote Outlook 

    What are the corporate travel indicators for 2018 and what are the possible cost increases as that come out as a result of outlook. What does the global economic and trade outlook and how will Asia fare? Implications for airlines and corporates.
    CIMB Private Banking, Director, Seng Wun Song

    11.40: The implications of Airline Distribution Strategy changes on Corporates & their TMCs

    IATA, Director New Distribution Capability Program, Yanik Hoyles

    12:00: Panel: Distribution and payments: When it comes to selling and paying are turmoil and Irreversible changes ahead for airlines, TMCs and their customers?
    Airlines are changing distribution and payments strategies around the world, when can we expect major change in Asia and what should we prepare for?
    Moderator: MW Travel Consultancy, Principal, Martin Warner

    Panel:
    • GoQuo, CEO, Ron Ramanan
    • HRG North America & Asia Pacific, President, Greg Treasure
    • IATA, Director NDC Program, Yanik Hoyles
    • Mastercard, SVP New Product Development, Global Commercial Products, Richard Crum
    • Travelport, Global Head of Product & Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood
    • Sabre Travel Network Asia Pacific, VP, Rakesh Narayanan



    12.50     Lunch Break, hosted by PT GMF Aero Asia




    SESSION 3: DISTRIBUTION AND NEW AIRLINE STRATEGIES
    The key trends in airline distribution in Asia: the digital retail revolution
    Have the days of having to choose between a direct or third party distribution strategy come to an end? With the emergence of platforms like voice and bots, online marketplaces have evolved and the point at which the relationship with the traveller switches hands has become less clear.

    13.50 The key trends in airline distribution in Asia
    • The digital retail revolution
    Have the days of having to choose between a direct or third party distribution strategy come to an end? With the emergence of platforms like voice and bots, online marketplaces have evolved and the point at which the relationship with the traveller switches hands has become less clear. Do airlines really believe that a new meta-led world will be better than the world they live in today. In this discussion, airlines will back up their rhetoric with facts, detail and solid client value proposition.
    •  Can the evolving distribution landscape save premium yields?
    Millions of dollars and countless hours go into product and service differentiation. Yet when most passengers book, the only information available is airline name, flight times and costs. Many airlines are not earning the yield premium they deserve and have invested in. Can the New Distribution Capability, and other technological/distribution changes, successfully enrich the booking experience and boost yields?
    Moderator: Expedia Group, VP Transport Partner Services, James Marshall
    Panel:
    • IATA, Director NDC Program, Yanik Hoyles
    • Lufthansa Group Airlines, VP Asia Pacific, Dieter Vranckx
    • RouteHappy, CCO, Jonathan Savitch
    • Skyscanner, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, Hugh Aitken
    • Travelport, VP Asia Pacific & Global Sales Strategy, Air Commerce, Damian Hickey

    14.35 Keynote: "Evolution, not Disruption: the API Economy"
    Travelport, Global Head of Product & Marketing, Air Commerce, Ian Heywood

    14.50 White Paper launch: IFE/connectivity market and ancillary trends in the Asia Pacific market 
    London School of Economics, Dr Alexander Grous

    15.10 'The Future Indian Traveller': Joint presentation, CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Director South Asia, Binit Somaia and
    Expedia Group, Vice President Transport Partner Services, James Marshall



    13:50 Accommodation: Leading Indicators for Corporate in Asia
    Where will rates go in 2017/18 for key cities in Asia and ROW for corporates – what are the current trends and indicators.
    STR
    , Regional Manager, South East Asia, Bernard Kee


    14.05: Technology: Innovations to Enhance Business Travel

    In this session we share a bold, future-oriented vision where leveraging technology and innovation empowers travel managers and elevates the value of their department while enhancing the traveller experience. This session will focus on the need for travel managers to lay the groundwork for the arrival of new forces and rapidly growing data based technologies such as the major 'Opportunities in Data' and associated areas such as 'Predictive Analysis'.
    Carlson Wagonlit Travel, VP Sales & Programme Management, Michael Valkevich

    14:25: Payments: Global Digital Payments in Managed Travel 
    A global perspective of payment solutions with a relevance to Asia. Are you aware of the trends and product evolutions in payments? Is your programme taking advantage of the most efficient, cost effective and risk free payment products in Asia today? What is happening in the world of payments and how does Asia compare vs. “Best Practice” 
    Conferma, CEO, Simon Barker

    14.45: Closing Panel: How to prepare your travel programme for 2018 and beyond: 
    • As airlines change distribution strategy, pricing and contracting, what is the best way to optimise your travel spend in Asia? 
    • Procurement and negotiated fares, best fare of the day, a combination, or something else? 
    • What role do LCCs, Airbnb and Uber have in your programme? 
    • Catering for the mobile workforce - safety & security challenges 
    • Travel policy vis-a-vis ancillaries
    Moderator: Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Regional Director, Benson Tang
    Panel:
    • American Express Global Business Travel, Head of Consulting Global Business Consulting, APAC, Harris Manlutac
    • Citi, Region Head, Global Travel APAC, Michaela Rousseau
    • Goldman Sachs, APAC Travel Manager, Kenji Soh
    • International SOS, Regional Security Manager, Jinsung Lim
    • Sabre Travel Network Asia Pacific, VP, Rakesh Narayanan



    15.40     Coffee Break
    SESSION 4:
    16.10 Rethinking Travel, to discuss how airports and airlines have managed to push boundaries and innovate to make air travel better
    In an era where demand for air travel continues to grow, and where competition in the dynamic aviation is getting fierce, airports and airlines must rethink tomorrow’s travel and cooperate to provide travellers with more pleasant, seamless experience. In this session, panels will talk about how airports, airlines and their partners work together to push boundaries to revolutionise the passenger experience of the future.
    Moderator: US-India Aviation Cooperation Program, Program Director, Sandeep Bahl
    Panel:
    • Changi Airport Group, VP, T4 Programme Management Office, Poh Li San
    • Kansai Airports, Co-CEO, Emmanuel Menanteau
    • Scoot, Head of Sales and Distribution, Trevor Spinks
    • SITA, President, Asia Pacific, Sumesh Patel

    16.45 The Great Debate: Full service airlines have no future
    FSCs are under threat: Legacy sclerosis; ageing distribution systems; silo management structures; high costs; failure to understand big data implications; challenges of LCCs (short and long haul) and the Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines – and China’s airlines.
    Chair: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison
    For: reward-U, CEO, Steven Greenway
    For: Air Black Box Company, Head of Product, Timothy O'Neil-Dunne
    Against: Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, Director General, Andrew Herdman
    Against: Hong Kong Airlines, Assistant Director Commercial, Michael Burke

    17:30

    Keynote Interview
    Qatar Airways, Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker

    17.50     End of Day 1
    19.00     Cocktail Reception
    19.30     Gala Dinner, featuring CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence


    WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2017
    09.00

    Chairman's Welcome

    09.05

    Keynote Q&A with BOC Aviation, CEO & MD, Robert Martin and CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison

    09.30

    Network Planning Masterclass: New aircraft = new routes and new markets. Is it that simple?

    For network planners, a whole new generation of city pairs is now becoming possible. Few experts saw this coming. Just a few years ago the thought of a 180-seat aircraft flying for seven hours was not on the horizon; and the arrival of the 787-9s and A350s with the capability to fly 18 hours has totally changed the horizon for network planners.

    In Asia, the combination of (1) smaller – but still very efficient – narrow and small widebody long haul aircraft; and (2) new cities whose populations are maturing economically, means that multiple new route permutations become possible. These deliver greater efficiencies for smaller airports and don’t need to occupy scarce slots at congested airports, instead flying point to point.

    Provided Asia’s governments remain relatively liberal, this has the potential to open up a whole new range of city pairs, with highly positive outcomes for regional economies.

    • What are the characteristics of these possible new routes?
    • How fast will it happen? – when do the new aircraft arrive/who will be flying them?
    Moderator & Introduction: ForwardKeys, CMO, Laurens van den Oever
    Panel:
    • Aeroflot, Director General, Director Strategy & Alliances, Giorgio Callegari
    • Hong Kong Airlines, Assistant Director Commercial, Michael Burke
    • OAG, Regional Sales Director JAPAC, Mayur (Mac) Patel
    • Uriel Aviation Holdings, Vice Chairman, Andrew Cowen
    10.30     Coffee Break
    11.10

    Keynote: ANA, President & CEO, Yuji Hirako

    11.30

    Keynote: Turkish Airlines, CCO, Ahmet Olmuştur

    11.50

    Outlook on Saudi Arabia: flyadeal, CEO, Con Korfiatis

    12.05

    The evolving China Market - Domestic and International

    In the past three years, China’s airlines have made major inroads internationally. With a strong domestic base and many secondary and tertiary cities with large populations, the potential for market growth and the opportunities for Chinese and foreign airlines is immense.

    • How are China’s airlines growing and on which routes?
    • Will they become major international network airlines?
    • How large will China’s LCCs become?
    • AirAsia is to form the first cross border JV? Will there be more?
    • What impact on incumbent international airlines?
    • Will the domestic market keep growing?
    • Which secondary and tertiary city markets to watch?
    Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison
    Panel:
    • National University of Singapore, Professor of Aviation Law, Alan Tan
    • Uriel Aviation Holdings, Vice Chairman, Andrew Cowen

    12.40

    The VIPs are coming! Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines: China's not the only growth market
    Foreign airlines have been disproportionately present in Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. But now airlines from those countries are increasing in number, size and scope. Full service airlines are changing and improving their product, there are new airlines and operators are enlarging their presence and extending their reach. From a greater presence in short haul markets to non-stop North American services, what other growth is available? What are the impacts to the airlines that have relied on the VIP markets?

    Moderator: National University of Singapore, Professor of Aviation Law, Alan Tan
    Panel:
    • CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Chief Analyst and Southeast Asia Chief Representative, Brendan Sobie
    • Cebu Pacific, Chief Executive Advisor, Mike Szucs
    • Jetstar Pacific, COO, Les Stephens
    13.20     Lunch and Conference Close

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