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Bienvenue
ACI-NA Colleagues:
On
behalf of the entire team at Aéroports de Montréal, I wish you a warm welcome
to the 2016 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
As
past chair of this great organization, I am extremely proud that Montréal is
playing host to this major gathering of airport leaders from across North
America. This year our conference virtually coincides with ICAO’s 39th
Triennial Assembly being held here, reaffirming Montréal’s position as a world
capital of aviation.
Over
the next few days, you will have invaluable opportunities to network with your
colleagues, share best practices, and attend many interesting sessions on the
challenges facing our airports. Please be sure to visit the trade show and many
exhibits showcasing innovations that are helping our airports maintain their
global leadership. Last, but not least, take time to discover the many charms
of our city!
As
Montréal-Trudeau airport proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, I
look forward to sharing with you the many changes we have made to lift its
services to world-class levels and strengthen its role as a strategic
transportation hub.
Once
again, thank you for joining us and enjoy the conference!
James
C. Cherry
President
and CEO
Aéroports de Montréal
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Sunday's Agenda at a Glance
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Registration
7:30
a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
8:00
a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Morning Education Sessions
10:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: General Session
I: Crisis Communication – The World is Watching
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Served in Exhibit Hall
1:30
p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Afternoon Sessions
3:15
p.m.: Special
Session with Canada Transport Minister Garneau in 517A
5:30
p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Reception
in Exhibit Hall
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Join the Twitter Conversation
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2016 ACI-NA/World Annual Conference/World Annual General Assembly. Mention@airportscouncil and use the hashtag #airports16
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Download the 2017 Conference Mobile App
To enhance your conference experience, we are excited to
introduce the ACI-NA Conferences app!
Available to all registered attendees,
the ACI-NA Conferences app engages attendees and gives them the latest annual
conference information on their smartphones and tablets. Search the participant
list, connect with attendees, customize your agenda, and much more. This year’s mobile app is sponsored by The
Hudson Group.
Get the app now by clicking on one of the links or search
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Once downloaded, your login for the app is:
Username: Email used to register for the annual conference
Password: airports
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Today's Aviation Headlines
Just because you're at a conference doesn't mean the world stops. This section will feature the latest industry news so you don't miss a beat while networking with old friends and new connections.
Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives
$15.3 Million in Federal Grants for Perimeter Security: Mineta San Jose International Airport
(SJC) was awarded two federal grants totaling $15.3 million last week to fund
perimeter fencing technology upgrades and the rehabilitation of the aircraft
parking apron located on the southeast airfield area. Read
more >>
Baton Rouge Airport Director to Resign: Anthony Marino, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan
Airport’s aviation director, will resign his post, effective Oct. 14, to pursue
another opportunity within the aviation industry, the city-parish’s airport
announced Friday afternoon. Read more>>
Allegiant, Concord Regional Set to Expand: A new terminal and parking deck will open for
service on Oct. 4 at Concord Regional Airport, and will allow Allegiant Air to
immediately go up to 17 flights a week. Concord Regional Airport will be able
to handle even more passengers, with the expansion allowing the airport to
offer about 30 flights a week. Read more>>
Glacier Park International Airport
Reports Summer Passenger Record: Glacier Park International Airport set a
passenger record this summer and is on pace to surpass its annual mark for the
fifth year in a row. Read
more >>
Huerta: FAA Becoming More Nimble Agency as
Technology Advances: FAA
administrator Michael Huerta said FAA is moving quickly to adapt to the demands
of new technology, acknowledging that the pace of change is difficult for some
in the agency. Read more>>
Airport Projects Ongoing at John
Glenn Columbus International: Today, work is scheduled to begin at John
Glenn Columbus International on the terminal’s curbside entrance, on both the
departure and arrival levels. The project is to be completed by spring. Read
more >>
Mitchell Airport Looks to Add Direct Flight to Miami,
More International Flights: Milwaukee
County airport director Izzy Bonilla told a Milwaukee Business Journal audience
Friday that General Mitchell International Airport is looking to add a direct
flight to Miami and is pushing to add more international flights. Read more>>
Oakland Airport to Debut New High-End
Lounge with Chef Chris Pastena: Oakland International Airport's first
high-end lounge will open in November, with the added perk of complimentary
food served up by well-known Oakland chef Chris Pastena. Read
more >>
Southwest, Delta Dispute over Love
Field Gates Moves to Houston Courtroom: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air
Lines will be back in court Monday for the next round in their ongoing battle
over access to gate space at Dallas Love Field. Read
more >>
WestJet, Hainan Airlines to Codeshare: Calgary-based WestJet Airlines plans to codeshare
with Haikou, China-based Hainan Airlines, building on an existing interline
agreement between the two airlines since 2013, WestJet said. Read more>>
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Meet Today's General Session I Speakers
Crisis Communication – the World Is Watching: The public’s fascination with aviation, a global news cycle that never ends, and the emergence of the citizen – or passenger – journalist have complicated traditional airport crisis response plans. Facing an incredible challenge like never before, airports must respond quickly and effectively to security incidents, accidents and other disruptions while maintaining public confidence to strengthen their reputation. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from airport CEOs who have successfully led their airports through crisis in the middle of a media storm on issues that command international attention.
Speakers:
Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad Abdul Majid, Advisor, Malaysia Airports Holdings
Scott Clements, Former President and CEO, Fort McMurray International Airport
Arnaud Feist, CEO, Brussels Airport Company Arnaud Feist is
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Brussels Airport Company since
February 2010. He joined Brussels Airport as Chief Financial Officer in 2005
soon after its privatization. In June 2013, Arnaud was elected President of the
Board of the European Airports Association (ACI Europe), where he has been a Board
member since 2011.
Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad bin Abdul Majid is the Advisor of Malaysia Airports. He
was the Aviation Advisor to the Ministry of Transport prior to joining Malaysia
Airports.
Scott Clements has served in the position of President and CEO of the Fort
McMurray Airport Authority since January, 2010. In this challenge he has the
task of implementing the bold vision of the Authority to meet the very strong
growth requirements for aviation facilities and services and to become the
Premier Regional Airport in Canada.
Moderator James Cherry is a Montréal native and graduate of McGill University. He joined
Aéroports de Montréal as president and chief executive officer in June 2001,
and is a member of the board of directors of Aéroports de Montréal. He served a term as the chairman of the
Airports Council International governing board and a member of the board of the
Canadian Airports Council.
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Yesterday's Happenings
The grand opening of the 2016 ACI-NA/World Annual Conference Exhibition Hall was a huge success!
ACI-NA
Board of Directors and Committee Chairs Share Ideas on Industry Priorities
In an effort to foster collaboration and information
sharing on committee work, more than 50 ACI-NA board members and committee chairs
met on Sunday morning to exchange ideas on industry challenges and learn how
ACI-NA’s committees are help to create tools and resources to advance industry
priorities.
ACI
World Governing Board Meets in Montréal
The ACI World Governing Board met in Montreal during
the 2016 annual conference to discuss global collaboration and emerging
challenges.
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Thank You to the 2017 Annual Conference Sponsors
2017 Agenda Highlights
Perspectives on
Stakeholder Engagement and Climate Change Adaptation: We've all seen the headlines about climate
change, from each successive year being the hottest on record to the financial
toll extreme weather has exacted (in the billions annually in the U.S. alone).
Climate change is a serious threat to the global economy and the international
community and aviation industry is taking action. In this session we'll hear
from a variety of speakers, including an air navigation service provider, a
province regulator, the non-profit sector and an insurance industry expert –
perspectives that we don’t get an opportunity to hear too often! Speakers will
address what they see as the key challenges posed by climate change to our
industry, and how airports can involve these, and other stakeholder groups to
prepare for and mitigate climate change impacts.
How
Digital Is Transforming the Airport Industry: In
the global marketplace, the most successful airports have embraced "business
intelligence" to help improve the
passenger experience, maximize operational efficiency and increase revenue. Passengers are constantly connected
with smartphones, and as such, passengers are demanding an increased level of personalized service. Adopting a
digital approach can be used to
optimize and increase capacity of existing facilitates and lower operational
expenditure. Make sure you are taking advantage of your data to better serve
your customers, avoid disruptions and increase
revenue.
ICAO – Why It
Matters To Airports: Since it was founded in 1944 the International Civil
Aviation Organization has developed the standards, best practices, and guidance
documentation used by airports around the world. However, for many airport
operators—particularly in North America—the direct impact ICAO has on their
facilities remains unclear. In this session, learn more about the work that
ICAO does to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of airports—or aerodromes—and
how this work can affect your airport.
Check out the full 2016 ACI-NA/World Annual
Conference/World Annual General Assembly agenda here.
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2017 Annual Conference Reading List
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