Aviation Outlook India to focus on opportunities and challenges

The India Aviation Outlook Summit 2008 which will commence on June 10-11, 2008 in Mumbai will witness participation from decision makers from across the aviation industry both from India as well as international. The event this year is being organised by Terrapinn, Singapore, a global conference organiser. This is part of the strategic partnership agreement by CAPA with Terrapinn, who have acquired the rights to organise and manage CAPA’s range of aviation events.

Visiting delegates can look forward to discussions and deliberations on pertinent topics concerning regulatory policies and strategies necessary to build a profitable India aviation industry which can achieve long term sustainability and excellent financial growth. Some of the key speakers at the event will include V K Kalra, Executive Director, Airports Authority of India, James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways, P K Gupta, Executive Director – Sales and Marketing, Passenger SBU, Air India, Urs Weiss, Director – Head Revenue Management and Pricing, Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., Azran Osman-Rani, CEO, Air Asia X and many more.

One can also look forward to significant insights into the industry from K N Shrivastava, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation. Another pertinent issue that will be discussed through a panel discussion will be that of airlines achieving revenue management for yield maximisation. Providing a brief on the issue of revenue management, Urs Weiss, Director, Head Revenue Management and Pricing, Swiss International Airlines Ltd. mentions, “We will discuss the three important factors that play an integral role in deciding upon the strategy to adopt revenue management which is sales, pricing and routes offered by an airline.’’ Other issues that will be discussed during the first day includes achieving airline operational excellence with advanced information and maximising ancillary revenue and innovating travel distribution.

The Summit will also touch upon latest airport developments in India including a case study on airport development followed by a panel discussion on managing airport inadequacies to accelerate the industry’s growth. Topics will also include emphasis on international aviation players leveraging new opportunities in India, developing sustainable LCC business models and securing aviation financing and leasing for airlines.