CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific 2024
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Day 2 - Friday 13 September 2024 |
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09:00-09:05 |
Chairperson's Welcome |
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09:05- 09:50 |
Advancing Australian Aviation through Policies, Partnerships, and Progress The role of the government in fostering the growth and sustainability of the aviation sector across Australia is absolutely vital. With a focus on policies, partnerships, and proactive measures, this panel aims to delve into the strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts required to navigate the evolving landscape of aviation in Australia. Policy Frameworks for Growth: Including the formulation and implementation of supportive policies that drive innovation, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks tailored to the unique needs of Australian aviation. Public-Private Collaboration: Insights into successful partnerships between government entities, private sector stakeholders, and academia to promote technological advancements, skills development, and operational efficiencies within the industry. Sustainability and Resilience: Discussions on strategies to enhance the sector's resilience to global challenges such as pandemics, economic fluctuations, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on achieving long-term viability. Investment and Infrastructure: Examination of investment priorities in aviation infrastructure, including airports, air traffic management systems, and digitalisation efforts to improve service delivery and passenger experience. Global Competitiveness: Exploration of measures to bolster Australia's position in the global aviation market, leveraging strengths in research, development, and technological innovation. Moderator: Brisbane Airport, Executive General Manager, Communications & Public Affairs, Rachel Crowley Panel: Queensland Government Department of Tourism & Sport, Director General, Andrew Hopper Brisbane Economic Development Agency, CEO, Anthony Ryan TTF, CEO, Margy Osmond |
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09:55-10:40 |
Airline Leader Interview with Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka Virgin Australia CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka Moderator: APAC Network, Chief Strategy Officer, Oriel Morrison Join the CEO from Virgin Australia in this exclusive discussion. Hear the latest on recovery, market analysis and future strategy for the carrier. Virgin Australia is Australia's second-largest airline and one of the few carriers that has managed to successfully diversify across the airline value chain. Since launching in 2000 as Virgin Blue - then wholly owned by the Virgin Group - Virgin Australia has moved away from its LCC origins to become a network carrier with integrated regional and international operations. Key Discussion Points: Strategic Vision for Growth: Insights into Virgin Australia's strategic priorities and initiatives to strengthen its market position, expand routes, and enhance service offerings amidst evolving industry dynamics. Customer-Centric Innovation: Discussions on Virgin Australia's commitment to customer experience excellence, digital transformation, and innovations in technology that elevate passenger satisfaction and loyalty. Sustainability and Responsibility: Exploration of Virgin Australia's sustainability initiatives, including efforts to reduce carbon footprint, promote eco-friendly practices, and contribute positively to environmental stewardship. Partnerships and Alliances: Analysis of Virgin Australia's collaborative efforts with industry partners, alliances, and stakeholders to drive mutual growth, network expansion, and operational efficiencies. Resilience and Adaptability: Insights into how Virgin Australia has navigated challenges such as global pandemics, economic fluctuations, and regulatory changes, showcasing resilience and adaptive strategies. |
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10:45-11:15 |
Coffee break & Networking |
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11:15-11:35 |
Case Study: The New Aeropolitical Landscape for International Aviation and the Reemergence of the National Interest {Download Presentation} Governments around the world have made continuous efforts to foster global air connectivity through various liberalisation and deregulation initiatives in the past 45 years. Today, these efforts are increasingly neutralised by a more fragmented regulatory environment for airlines where notions such as the national interest are reemerging. Fueled by geopolitics, supply chain decoupling and nearshoring, this growing trend is likely to lead to air connectivity stagnation between countries and the hyper-regionalisation of air services, inevitably impacting global air connectivity and challenging core aeropolitical principles such as reciprocity, the level playing field, and consumer benefits. Our presentation will explore global traffic flows, recent changing patterns, and discuss how the reemergence of the national interest is slowly eroding consumer benefits and air connectivity between regions/countries, using specific cases as examples. We will also discuss how airlines can navigate the highly unpredictable nature of the current market, regulatory, and operational environment. NACO, Chief Aviation Regulation, Policy & Strategy, Marcelo Garcia Rosales |
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11:35-12:15 |
Regional cargo in focus - where is the industry placed as the market turns again? After playing a vital role during the pandemic, air cargo in the Asia Pacific has gone through a tough few years. With global trade still somewhat shaky but activity in the Asia Pacific picking back up, what are the prospects for regional air cargo in 2024? How is the move towards digitalisation changing air cargo practices? What emerging technologies are seen as the most important to embrace? With pharmaceuticals, cold chain logistics and eCommerce taking ever large shares of the market, how is the air cargo supply chain adjusting? Sustainability is playing an ever-larger part of customers' purchase decisions. How does the air cargo industry move to manage challenges around its environmental impact and effectively communicate its actions to the public? Moderator: Belli Air, Co-Founder, Alex Khor Panel: Atlas Air, SVP Sales & Marketing ASPAC, Alvin Tay Hales North, Managing Director, Sara Hales Macrolytics, CEO, Peter Negline Cathay Cargo, Regional Head of Cargo, South West Pacific, Nigel Chynoweth |
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12:20-13:00 |
Airline Leader Summit - Australia Pacific Aviation Salon While the Australasian aviation market appears to have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still signs that everything is not right in the sector. Profit remains elusive for most regional operators, and fares are still depressed in many parts of the region. Operational performance is still improving, but public perception remains a challenge for regional carriers. Join us for a free-wheeling discussion covering these and other major topics of importance for regional aviation. Serving as the culmination of the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Asia Pacific this unique panel will involve a frank, open assessment of the situation of regional aviation and a free-wheeling discussion on the future for the region. Interaction between participants, moderator and the audience will be a key feature of this session. Enjoy exchanges that are unbound by the limits of traditional conference structures and engage with industry leaders on topics that are most relevant to their sectors and of greatest importance to their businesses. Moderator: CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Content & Marketing Director, Marco Navarria & CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Head of Research, Simon Elsegood Panel: BAR Australia, Executive Director, Stephen Pearse Brisbane Economic Development Agency, CEO, Anthony Ryan Cathay Pacific, Regional General Manager Southwest Pacific, Frosti Lau Philippine Airlines, Vice President Revenue Management & Commercial Planning, Alex Featherstone |
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13:00-13:05 |
Chairperson's wrap up |