CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit

Chairman’s Welcome
CAPA – Centre for Aviation, Chairman Emeritus, Peter Harbison

For as long as air services have existed Africa has had enormous potential. That it has yet to be achieved is due in large part to nationalism and a reluctance to recognise the economic value of expansive air links. Despite numerous attempts to achieve some form of multilateral liberalisation, with one or two key exceptions, the continent remains riddled by failed national airline models. The LCC model, which has succeeded in disrupting most other markets globally, appears to be making some inroads in shifting travel perceptions and regional connectivity, but there is much to be done before substantial results are achieved.

• What has been the impact of the Yamoussoukro Decision? Has implementation fallen short of the Decision’s original objectives?
• What have been the economic/safety costs of African governments’ unwavering commitment to keeping national flag carriers afloat?
• What are the challenges and opportunities presented by SAATM?
• Changing dynamics of African air carriers 

• African Airlines Association, Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé 
• RwandAir, CEO, Yvonne Manzi Makolo 
• South African Department of Transport, Director of Air Transport, Vuwani Ndwamato

As the fastest growing international market in the world, southeast Asia has spawned ground-breaking international LCCs, cross border JV models and even LCC alliances. An essentially liberal bilateral approach by governments in the region has permitted this market driven proliferation, partially aided by the application of ASEAN open skies principles. This has also given the opportunity for discussions at multilateral level with the EU and the potential for a significant dialogue, with common goals. There is however residual resistance to full liberalisation as the framers of the ASEAN multilateral proposed.       

Moderator: National University of Singapore, Professor of Aviation Law, Alan Tan

Panel:

Air cargo is viewed by many passenger carriers as a “stepchild,” but changes in the global supply chain have given cargo greater prominence. The surge in growth of “e-commerce” has transformed consumer behaviour and has driven major increases in demand.  Moreover, for countries such as the State of Qatar, having unfettered access to air cargo markets is a critical matter of national security.

Moderator: TIACA, Secretary General, Vladimir Zubkov 

Panel:

Just as airlines begin to savour the prospect of financial sustainability, the threat of failing to meet sustainability goals can quickly replace that challenge. In the area of climate change, of course, national and EU emissions targets provide clear goals for airlines (and airports) to plan for. But the rapid growth of the industry intensifies the need to act quickly and effectively. And sustainability relates to more than simply our approach to climate change.

Moderator: ATAG, Executive Director, Michael Gill 

• African Airlines Association, Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé 
• Croon Callaghan Aviation Consulting, Partner, Jim Callaghan 
• European Commission, Director General Mobility and Transport, Henrik Hololei
• International Institute of Air and Space Law, Director, Pablo Mendes de Leon 
• National University of Singapore, Professor of Aviation Law, Alan Tan 
• RwandAir, CEO, Yvonne Manzi Makolo
• TIACA, Secretary General, Vladimir Zubkov 
• Qatar Airways, Group CEO, H.E Akbar Al Baker

CAPA - Centre for Aviation, Executive Chairman, Peter Harbison