Benefits of Attending

“The Middle East is one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world expanding from 5% of international traffic to 10% in the past seven years. But we are not immune to the global recession,” said Dr. Majdi Sabri, Regional Vice President for IATA in the Middle East North Africa. “Airlines in this region will lose $200 million in 2009 as traffic growth slows dramatically. In this environment every cent counts and both aviation and the environment can no longer afford a wasteful air traffic control system.” (IATA, Press Release 27 January 2009, http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/2009-01-27-01.htm).

The aviation industry in the Middle East has seen a rapid expansion on international traffic growth in recent years. However, in the current economic climate the aviation market simply can’t afford wasteful air traffic control systems and industry leaders need to ensure optimum levels of air traffic control performance. IQPC’s Air Traffic Control Optimisation Summit 2009 is a vital opportunity to discuss current major challenges and issues, from airspace congestion and safety of ATC operations to the training of air traffic controllers.

By attending Air Traffic Control Optimisation Summit 2009 you will become part of an exclusive team of Aviation industry leaders and be able to ensure optimum levels of air traffic control performance in the expanding Middle East market. This is a vital opportunity to discuss today’s major challenges and issues, from airspace congestion and safety of ATC operations to the training of air traffic controllers.

Key issues to be addressed in ATC Optimisation Summit 2009 include:

• Understanding the latest developments in ATM systems
• Developing an environmentally friendly atmosphere by re-aligning airspace control in the region
• Assessing airspace efficiency in the Gulf region
• Reviewing the latest challenges of air traffic controllers in the MENA region
• Progressively achieving improved military/civil coordination in ATM
• Scrutinising security concerns resulting from increased airspace congestion

Hear case studies and presentations from our exclusive speaker panel including:

• Ahmad Qinawi, Manager, Safety, Operations and Infrastructure, IATA
• Hassan Karam, Director of Air Navigation Services, Acting Director of Project and Planning, The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority
• Ibrahim B. AlJabri, Manager, Airspace Management, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Bob Everest, Vice President Flight Operations, Emirates
• Mohammed A. Al Katheeri, Head – ANS Special Projects, Abu Dhabi Airports Company
• Gregg A. Leone, Director, System Transformation and Security, The Mitre Corporation, Center for Advanced Aviation System Development
• Mohamed R.M. Khonji, Regional Director, Middle East, ICAO
• Captain Mohammed Aziz, Chairman, Aviation Safety Committee, Arab Air Carriers Organization, Advisor to the Chairman, Middle East Airlines
• Bruce Heesterman, General Manager Airways International, Airways New Zealand
• Mark Robert Blanchard, Manager, Air Traffic Services, Fujairah International Airports
• Robbie Tod, General Manager Technical Services, Dubai Air Navigation Services, Dubai International Airport
• Daniel Vaca Jr., International Program Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, USA
• Anders Hallgren, Manager, ASM and ATM Procedures, Network Development Pillar, Cooperative Network Design Directorate, EUROCONTROL
• Daniel Weideli, Senior Product Manager, Schmid Telecom
• Jan Klas, Director General, Air Navigation Services
• Dave Rome, Director of Global ATM, Metron Aviation

Who is attending and who will I meet?

This conference will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear from senior regional and international aviation leaders involved in air traffic control and management, including:

• Airports
• Airlines/Aviation Companies
• Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)
• Government Agencies
• Civil Aviation Authorities
• Military Representatives
• Regulators
• Airline Pilots

What to expect

With four days of industry-leading presentations, interactive panel sessions, solution-finding round-tables, and exclusive workshops, this event is uniquely positioned to expand your knowledge on major challenges and issues in air traffic control and air traffic management systems.

• Top level speakers from leading International and local aviation organisations
• 4 interactive conference workshops providing you with the knowledge, tools and techniques to optimise your air traffic control
• Opportunities to network with senior decision-makers and officials from airlines/aviation companies, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), government agencies, civil aviation authorities, military representatives and regulators ...and much more!

How to Get Involved: Call for Sponsors: If you have specific capabilities and unique solutions that our executive delegates will benefit from and would like to present and showcase your capabilities, contact sponsorship@iqpc.ae or +971 4 364 2975 to reserve a presentation or exhibition space. Attending as a Delegate: If you would like for you and your team to benefit from the commutative knowledge presented at this exclusive conference, click here and register yourself and team to take advantage of our team discounts.

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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