Session Descriptions & Confirmed Speakers
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - 3:30-4:45 P.M.
General Aviation Security: Finding the Right Balance
With the proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP), GA security is now more important, than ever, to airport operations. Join this panel of experts on GA airport security to learn the status of the LASP and the latest security initiatives. Exchange ideas with your fellow GA airports and discuss opportunities to collaborate in the coming year.
Ms. Lori Beckman, President/CEO, Aviation Security Consulting, Inc.
Ms. LaPonda Fitchpatrick, Commanding Officer, Van Nuys-LA/Palmdale Airports
Mr. Randy Bisgard, Senior Vice President, Airport Business Solutions
Mr. Stephen Williams, Director of Airports, Delaware River & Bay Authority
Mr. Christopher Rozansky, Airport Operations Manager, Collin County Regional Airport
SMS and Improved Airfield Safety
AAAE will present a panel of experts to describe the progress and implementation plans for the eminent requirement for Airport Safety Management Systems. Airport employees, consultants and government employees will be on hand to debate the benefits and challenges of this quality management approach for managing airports.
Mr. Al Stuart, A.A.E., Superintendent of Airport Operations, Salt Lake City International Airport
Mr. Mark Coates, Senior Manager, Airport Operations - Airfield, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Ms. Keri Spencer, Airports SMS Program Manager, Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Seth Young, C.M., Associate Professor, Ohio State University
Impact of Recession and Volatile Oil Prices on Today's Airports
Airline uncertainty over the recession and unstable fuel prices can translate into capacity cuts and withdrawal of service from secondary markets. This panel will explore practical steps airports can take to reduce their financial risk during recessionary times.
Mr. Charles "Skip" Miller, A.A.E., Executive Director, Louisville International Airport
Mr. John Hofmeister, Founder and Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable Energy
Mr. William "Bill" S. Swelbar, Research Engineer, MIT International Center for Air Transportation
Aspiring Above Excellence - An overview of the A.A.E. Program
This session is highly recommended for all individuals who are interested in the benefits of achieving and pursuing accreditation.
Ms. Danette M Bewley, A.A.E., Sr. Program Manager, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Mr. David R. Ulane, A.A.E., Assistant Aviation Director, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Mr. Jeffrey C Price, C.M., Owner (Professor), Leading Edge Strategies
Mr. Alexander E. Kovach, A.A.E., Director, Air Service Development, Tucson Airport Authority
Ms. Elaine Roberts, A.A.E., President & CEO, Port of Columbus International Airport
From the Ground Up - Airports Take Over Ground Handling
Join us for a session on the trends and benefits of small and medium hub airports providing their own ground handling services. A knowledgeable panel will outline how airports can improve customer service, reduce ground handling costs and improve operational efficiencies by providing these services.
Mr. Torrance Richardson, A.A.E., Executive Director of Airports, Fort Wayne International Airport
Mr. Gary A. Cyr, A.A.E., Director of Aviation, Springfield/Branson National Airport
Mr. John R. DeCoster, Senior Vice President, Trillion Aviation
Mr. Edward J. Jacob, Regional Director-Operations, American Eagle Airlines
MONDAY, JUNE 15 - 3:30-5 P.M.
Looking Towards 2010 - Implementing Cargo Security Regulations
Join this panel of industry experts to hear what has already been done by the Transportation Security Administration and the aviation industry to meet the Congressional mandate to screen 100% of cargo on passenger planes by 2010. The panel will also discuss the challenges that remain as the final milestone deadline for 100% screening approaches next year.
Ms. Charlotte Bryan, C.E.O./Consultant, Charlotte Bryan Solutions, Inc.
Ms. Yvette A. Rose, Senior Vice President, Cargo Airline Association
Mr. Edward Kelly, General Manager for Cargo, Transportation Sector Network Management, U.S. Transportation Security Administration
FAA Reauthorization and ARFF Proposals
This informative session will highlight recent developments on the FAA reauthorization bill and discuss the impacts of that legislation on airports and the aviation industry. The panel will also examine a labor proposal that could force airports to comply with excessive Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting requirements, dramatically increase staffing, equipment and infrastructure requirements for airports of all sizes and jeopardize service to small communities.
Airport Consultants Panel
A panel of experienced airport consultants will discuss trends and issues that affect airports and their relationships with consultants, as well as the major challenges and opportunities that face the industry during this period of significant change.
Ms. Deborah Zufall, Consultant, Newton & Associates
Mr. Roddy L Boggus, Executive V.P., Aviation, Greham, Smith & Partners
Mr. Jorge A. Gonzalez, Vice President, Infrastructure Management Group, Inc.
Mr. Christopher M. Greene, Vice President-Aviation, RS&H
Enhancing Airline and Airport Partnerships
Leading property representatives from air carriers will discuss trends and issues that affect airport and airline relationships, as well as the major challenges and opportunites facing the industry during these turbulent economic times.
Mr. Scott Brockman, A.A.E., Executive Vice President, Memphis-Selby County Airport Authority
Mr. David Hamm, Director of Corporate Real Estate, Delta Air Lines
Mr. Korbey Hunt, Regional Manager - Corporate Real Estate, United Airlines
Mr. Rhett Workman, Director - Philadelphia & International Properties/Facilities, USAirways Corporate Real Estate
Capacity Enhancement at PHL-An Airport Development Case Study
Philadelphia International Airport, one of the nations pacing hub airports is on the verge of launching into a long term development program. The Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP) is anchored by an exciting airfield development plan expected to reduce delays, enhance capacity and establish the infrastructure to accommodate the next generation of growth at PHL. The benefits and expectations, the implementation challenges, and the long term planning strategy will be profiled.
Mr. Allan R. A'Hara, Vice President, Aviation, AECOM Transportation
Mr. Calvin M. Davenger, Jr. P.E., Deputy Director of Aviation, Planning and Environmental Stewardship, Philadelphia International Airport
Ms. Patricia Ann Quigley, AICP, PP, President, PAQ, Inc.
Ms. Charnelle Hicks, AICP, PP, Principal, CH Planning Ltd.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 - 1:00-3:00 P.M.
TSA Round Table Discussion
This informative session will bring together key TSA leaders for a disscusion about the ongoing security issues facing the industry. The panel will focus on the latest TSA security policy initiatives; policy updates on the cargo and general aviation fronts; the impact of economic stimulus funding on security technology deployment and integration; and TSA screening operations.
Lee Kair, Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, TSA
Robin Kane, Assistant Administrator for Operational Process and Technology, TSA
John Sammon, Assistant Administrator for Transportation Sector Network Management, TSA
Douglas Hofsass, General Manager, Commercial Aviation, TSA
John Novak, Assistant Director of Field Operations, Federal Air Marshall Service, TSA
FAA Round Table Discussion
This popular session features top executives from the Federal Aviation Administration in an open dialogue on issues from the Airport Improvement Program, to NextGen implementation, to runway safety and more. Attendees are able to ask questions and interact with the FAA officials who make the decisions that affect airports on a daily basis.
Mr. Laddie Irion, Vice President/Director, Air Transportation, URS Corporation
Ms. Catherine M. Lang, Acting Associate Administrator for Airports, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Carl Burleson, Director, Environmental and Energy, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 - 9:30-10:30 A.M.
Relief From Crowded Skies - Managing Large Hub Congestion
Over the past several years, the airspace capacity at many large hub airports throughout the country has become increasingly congested. While the Federal Aviation Administration continues to seek viable solutions to the complexities of a dynamic and often frustrating environment, airports must take the lead facilitating an atmosphere that increases capacity and promotes safety in a cost-effective manner. Discover how to balance these key priorities and play a key role in shaping the evolving aviation system.
Mr. Gerald P. FitzGerald, A.A.E., President, Aviation Perspectives, LLC
Ms. Carol Huegel, Senior Director, ATS Business Development, Sensis Corporation
Mr. Gregory H. Albjerg, Vice President, HNTB Corporation
Ms. Lillian Z. Ryals, Director, System Operations, Safety & Performance, The MITRE Corporation
Ringing in a Brighter Future for DBE Plans and Programs
Airports around the nation receiving federal funds are required to implement M/W/DBE programs. This session will explore best practices from airports around the nation. Attend and benchmark your airport's implementation.
Ms. Delores Singletary, Project Manager, O.R. Colan Assciation
Mr. Michael Frielich, Director, Civil Rights, Western Pacific Region & DBE Compliance, Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Don O'Bannon, Vice President, Business Diversity & Development, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Better Air Service Through Local Partnerships
Many communities find success boosting air service by teaming up with local officials. Gain insight on how airports benefit from working with local chambers of commerce and other organizations to attract and increase air service.
Mr. John Kinney, C.M., Deputy Manager of Aviation - Operations, Denver International Airport
Ms. Marily Mora, A.A.E., Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
Ms. Kristie VanAuken, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Akron-Canton Airport
Getting to Green with New Construction Projects
This session discusses the importance of airports getting out in front of environmental regulations before breaking ground on a project. Attendees will also hear from experts and airport colleagues regarding the latest best practices in sustainability and airport design.
Mr. Dean Schultz, A.A.E., Vice President of Planning, Engineering & Environments, Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Ms. Rosemarie S. Andolino, Acting Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Aviation
Mr. Eric Dillinger, Vice President, Jacobs
Mr. Gordon Phillips, V.P., Director of Aviation, Leo A Daly Co.
CUTE Facilities at Smaller Airports
Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE), Common Use Platform (CUP), and the IATA Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS) ? Maximizing facility utilization through shared resources at small airports. In today?s economic environment the repurposing of existing terminal facilities to meet the needs of air carriers and their customers is one way of keeping operating costs down while allowing incumbent air carriers and any new air carriers to effectively respond to the demands of their customers and provide needed expansion and automation capability.
Ms. Cindi H. Martin, C.M., Airport Director, Glacier Park International Airport
Mr. Jeffery P. Bourk, A.A.E., Executive Director, Branson Airport
Mr. Joel Antolini, Vice President, Seabury Airline Planning Group LLC
Mr. Jeffery Shull, Senior Vice President, Airport Solutions, Air-Transport IT Services, Inc.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 - 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
Lowering the Temperature - Terminal Energy Efficiency Audits
For the last five years airports have experienced unprecedented increases in energy costs that have impacted most tenants. Most airport terminals were build during times when energy costs were stable and are unable to cross over to cheaper energy sources. This session will explore case studies and will show how airport mangers and negotiate utility rates, reduce energy consumption and move the airport towards being a sustainable facility.
Mr. Steven Howards, Executive Director, Clean Airports Partnership
Mr. Richard A. Hortsmann, Director of Development, Urban Engineers Inc.
Mr. Derek Xin, Ph.D., Vice President, Business Development, Building Energy Solution & Technology Inc. (Bes-Tech)
Ms. Stacy L. Hollowell, Senior Marketing Manager, Siemens Corporation Inc.
Freedom to Travel - U.S.-European Open Skies
Now that the U.S.-European Open Skies Agreement is in place, your airport may be reaping the benefits of new or increased air service, resulting in more passengers and revenue. However, is your airport also prepared to deal with the possible challenges that Open Skies bring? Additionally, how can you airport position itself to benefit from Open Skies in these difficult economic times? This session will explore these questions.
Mr. James Tyrell, Deputy Director, Property & Business, Philadelphia International Airport
Mr. Joel Antolini, Vice President, Seabury Airline Planning Group LLC
Mr. Edward Faberman, Executive Director, Air Carrier Association of America
Ms. Anita Mosner, Partner, Holland & Knight
Airport Security Technology Update
Join this panel of aviation industry experts and technology solution providers in discussing the latest developments in aviation security technology for baggage and passenger screening, perimeter security, and biometric credentialing and access control systems. Learn more about on-going pilot programs and evaluations of various technologies, the opportunity for federal funding of technology solutions, and the Transportation Security Administration's plan for technology deployment and research in 2009.
Mr. Jeffrey Kelly, Airport Business Development Manager, Houston Airport System
Mr. Aaron Batt, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Security Technology, U.S. Transportation Security Administration
Mr. Neil Bloomfield, General Manager, Americas Aviation, GE Security
GA's Pursuit of Liberty from Financial Burdens
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from general aviation leaders presenting success stories on how to succeed in operating general aviation airports during very difficult times. Presentations will include both airport manager and tenant perspectives.
Ms. Bobbi Thompson, Executive Vice President, Airport Business Solutions
Ms. Lisa Piccione, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, National Business Aviation Association
Mr. Steve Lee, President, North America, Signature Flight Support
Airport Emergency Preparedness
Mr. Mark Crosby, A.A.E., Cheif of Public Safety and Security, Portland International Airport
Paula J. Murray, MPH President, Strategic Partners & Associates
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 - 2:15-3:15 P.M.
Rental Car Consolidated Facility Considerations in an Uncertain Environment
An airport has to consider a number of issues when planning and financing a consolidated rental car facility, especially in today's uncertain environment. This session will address challenges that include the economic recession and current trends in the rental car industry; the difficult funding conditions; and the challenges in designing and building an adequate facility given the limited financial resources and the uncertainties in the rental car industry.
Mr. Kevin Dolliole, Senior Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Donald C. Arthur, Principal, Unison Consulting, Inc.
Mr. Dave Clark, Principal, Coover-Clark & Associates
Mr. Simon P. Ellis, Vice President, Properties and Concessions, The Hertz Corporation
Mr. Ian Redhead, Deputy Director of Operations, Kansas City International Airport
Airport Customer Service Challenges
The chaotic state of the U.S. economy is hitting the travel industry especially hard and has forced the airlines to drastically slash capacity, which is having a huge impact on the airport industry. Frazzled air travelers are short on patience and long on frustration, and taking care of these passengers (the airport customers) from parking to planeside has never been more important. Don't miss this important session featuring industry experts who will share their experiences and insights on how to deliver superior customer service, airport style.
Mr. Tim Doll, A.A.E., Airport Director, Eugene Airport
Ms. Karen Ellis, Senior Customer Service Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ms. Joanne Paternoster, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Gateway Group One
The Right Mix - Blending Airport Master Planning and Strategic Planning
With the current volatility in the economies of the U.S. and most other countries around the world, the importance of planning in all aspects of an airport's operation cannot be overlooked. With an uncertain financial future looming for all industries, especially for the aviation community, airports must evaluate the need to develop and revisit their master plans while paying close attention to their strategic planning initiatives. Experts in the field will share their knowledge to assist airport executives in achieving this delicate balance.
Mr. Craig Williams, A.A.E., Director, Administration & Finance, Fort Wayne International Airport
Mr. Donald Andrews, VP, National Planning Service Group Leader, RS&H
Mr. Michael J. Cheyne, A.A.E., Director of Planning, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ADS-B - What Will It Do For My Airport?
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) has been referred to as the cornerstone of the nation?s Next-Generation Air Transportation System. The session will reveal the mysteries of this future surveillance technology. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about the significance of ADS-B from the FAA, ITT and other industry experts, get an update on its deployment and recent successes, and most importantly learn about its benefits to airports.
Mr. William F. Marrison, A.A.E., President, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
Mr. Vincent Capezzuto, Director, Surveillance & Broadcast Services, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Mr. Tom Browne, President, TJB Aviation LLC
Mr. Kent Duffy, Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Mr. William E. Colligan, Vice President, Era Corporation, An SRA International Subsidiary