CAPA-Aviation Week Network Airline Operations Leaders' Summit & Awards Gala Dinner

This event featured the inaugural CAPA-Aviation Week Network Airline Operations Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, which recognisd strategic leadership in the aviation industry. The awards are not driven by customer surveys or sponsorship and are researched by an independent panel of judges.

How are airlines and MROs are successfully implementing digitalization strategies? What tools–from iPads to drones–are used and how? What are the benefits?

Keep up with the changes happening in the satellite-based inflight connectivity market. From Ku- and Ka-band, to HTS and XTS, to LEO, GEO and MEO and A2G, the options—both current and future—for airlines to choose from appear almost endless. Why are connectivity alliance forming? What are the connectivity options?

How are airlines satisfying their passengers in the cabin–from seats to inflight entertainment–across fleets? Tips for innovating in a cost effective and timely way.

What impact does the consolidation have on airline operations? When vendors merge, what proactive actions should airlines take?

Karsten Mühlenfeld, Director of Engineering, Ryanair

As airlines change fleets, what happens to spare parts and other inventory no longer needed? What strategies do airlines use to access to the right parts at the right time in the right place without excess expenditures?  This panel examine rightsizing inventory for your operation while keeping the CFO happy.

When a single-aircraft transition can involve going through 70 boxes of paperwork, lessors are understandably keen to go digital. So where is the holdup?

It’s a very competitive environment to hire experienced pilots and mechanics/engineers. Learn effective ways to recruit and retain pilots and mechanics.