9th Annual Conference on

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

New Priorities and Initiatives: Issues and Opportunities
January 20-221, 2015, The Imperial, New Delhi

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Mission
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After a period of turmoil, the civil aviation sector is showing some signs of revival. Passenger traffic revived in 2013-14 with a 6 per cent year-onyear growth, after a fall in 2012-13. The growth is expected to be higher in 2014-15. New terminals were also operationalised at metro airports,
while new airlines began commercial operations.
The new government has released the draft civil aviation policy, bringing momentum to long-awaited industry demands. The draft has brought clarity
regarding the six AAI airports, initially planned to privatise operations. Only two airports - Jaipur and Ahmedabad - will be given on a 30-year lease
to private developers, while Guwahati and Lucknow have been put on the backburner. Further, the airports at Kolkata and Chennai will not be leased
out as planned; instead, private parties will be given management contracts for a fixed fee. In addition, as per the new draft, the AAI will be
corporatisatised to increase efficiency and transparency.
The other key policy announcements made earlier in the year included the opening of global routes; extending visas-on-arrival and e-visa facilities
at nine airports; allowing external commercial borrowings for maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities; etc.
However, some of the critical policy issues such as a reduction in taxes on aviation turbine fuel, airport charges, coordinated clearances, etc.,
remained unaddressed.
Meanwhile, new capacities were added by developers at key airports. New terminals were commissioned at Bengaluru and Mumbai, which together
added a capacity of more than 19 million passengers per annum. The AAI also operationalised integrated terminal buildings at Ranchi, Raipur,
Bhubaneswar and Goa.
The Navi Mumbai project finally entered the bidding stage during the year in review, with the City and Industrial Development Corporation of
Maharashtra (CIDCO) floating requests for qualification (RfQs). The RfQ for the Mopa project in Goa is expected to be floated soon. Delays in
environmental clearances and land acquisition continue to be key issues for greenfield projects.
The government is also taking initiatives to improve regional connectivity by planning no-frills airports in Tier II and Tier III cities. The design and
location for five no-frills airports have been finalised, and construction is expected to begin by end-2014. In tandem, the MoCA has given noobjection certificates to three regional operators. The airlines are awaiting flying permits from the DGCA.
The safety and security aspects of airports are also receiving increased attention. After the Federal Aviation Administration downgraded Indian aviation
to Category 2 under its International Aviation Safety Assessment Programme, the DGCA released the Standards of Services, listing the services and
transactions offered by the authority.
In addition, the sustainability of airport projects is being focused on, with developers investing in greener designs and energy efficiency. Airports
are also increasingly investing in advanced technologies for integration and automation airports to optimise operations.
The mission of this conference is to focus on the recent trends and developments in the sector as well as the priorities of the new government, and
to highlight opportunities at upcoming airports. The conference will also showcase relevant and noteworthy initiatives, projects, and technologies.

Target Audience
The conference is targeted at:
- Existing airport operators
- Aviation fuel sellers
- Market analysts
- Technology and product marketers

New/Potential airport operators

Airport service providers
Engineering and construction firms
Financial institutions

Policymakers and regulators

Airlines
Management consultants
Legal firms, etc.

Delegate Fee
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The delegate fee is Rs 22,500 for one participant, Rs 37,500 for two, Rs 52,500 for three and Rs 67,500 for four. There is a 20 per cent
early bird discount applicable for those registering prior to December 30, 2014.

A service tax of 12.36 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.

To register: Call +91-111-446012775, 9811755907, email: [email protected], or visit us at www.indiainfrastructure.com

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AGENDA/STRUCTURE
KEY TRENDS AND OUTLOOK

DEVELOPING CARGO HUBS/AIRPORT CITIES

What have been the key sector trends over the past couple of years?

What is the current status of cargo infrastructure/airport cities at Indian airports?

What are the new opportunities?

What are the opportunities in these areas going forward?

What are the key areas of concern for the sector?

What are the key challenges?

What is the future outlook?

What strategies need to be followed to support the development of such infrastructure?

GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MRO MARKET

What have been the key policy initiatives taken in the past one year?

What is the current status of the MRO market in India?

What are the future targets and priorities of the new government?

What impact will the recent policy changes have on the market?

What are the key areas of concern?

What are the opportunities going forward?

AAIS VIEWPOINT

PROJECT SHOWCASE

What are the key initiatives planned by the AAI for the next couple of years?

What are some of the noteworthy projects (completed/under implementation)?

What is the status of privatisation of metro airports?

What are the issues and challenges faced by these projects?

What is the action plan for the development of no-frills airports?

What lessons can be learnt from these projects?

What are the operational challenges faced by the AAI in managing airports?

FOCUS ON SMARTER TERMINAL DESIGNS

REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE

What are the greener/smarter techniques being used for the construction of airports?

What have been the key regulatory developments over the past year?

What are the global best practices?

What are the key issues and challenges?

How can Indian airports focus on cleaner operations?

What can be expected from the regulator in the next one to two years?

USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT AIRPORTS I: PASSENGER FACILITATION

PRIVATE DEVELOPER PERSPECTIVE

What role can advanced technology play in enhancing passenger experience?

What has been the operators experience so far (revenue breakup, projected traffic,

What are some of the technology solutions (self check-in kiosks, baggage handling

tariff limits, etc.)?

What have been the key challenges and lessons learnt?
What are the future expansion plans/priorities at the airports?
What are the new opportunities and what is the sector outlook?

systems, information display systems, etc.) in use?

What are the global best practices and which ones are relevant to Indian needs?

USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT AIRPORTS II: AIRPORT MANAGEMENT AND

OPERATIONS

GREENFIELD AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

What role can advanced technology play in managing airport operations?

What is the current status of key greenfield projects (for instance, Navi Mumbai,

What are some of the technology solutions (security systems; data, voice and

Mopa)?
What are the new project announcements?
What are the key challenges and future roadmap to be followed?

wireless solutions; optimisation and asset management systems; common user

terminal equipment, etc.) in use?
What are the global best practices and which ones are relevant to Indian needs?

REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY: FOCUS ON NO-FFRILLS AIRPORTS

ENHANCING SAFETY/SECURITY AT AIRPORTS

What are the plans for the development of no-frills airports?

What new initiatives can be expected in the next few years to enhance safety?

What models will these be based on?

What have been the recent advancements in CNS services at airports?

What steps are being taken to enhance the viability of these projects?

What can the industry expect from the GAGAN project? What are the timelines?

Previous Participants
The organisations that have participated in our previous conferences on Airport Development in India include: AAI, AECOM, Air India, Alcatel Lucent, ARUP, Autodesk, Axis
Bank, Bajaj Electricals, Bahrain Airport Services, Bangalore International Airport, Basler & Hofmann, Bengal Aerotropolis Projects, Beumer Technology, Bird Group, BPCL, BPW
Consulting & Marketing, British High Commission, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Canada High Commission, CAPA, Cargo Service Center, Cavotec, CH2M HILL, CIDCO,
Cochin International Airport, Creative Group, Danfoss , Delhi International Airport, Deloitte, Enerparc, E&Y, Egis, EIL, Essar, Frischmann Prabhu, Ferrovial, Gammon, Gmp
International, Gandhi Automation, Gannon Dunkerely, GE, GIDB, Glidepath, GMR, GR Infra, Gunnebo, HCL, Hochtief, Honeywell Automation, HPCL, HUDCO, Hyderabad
International Airport, ICICI, IDBI, IDFC, IL&FS, Indian Airlines, IOCL, Indian Oil Sky Tanking, IndiGo Airlines, Indra Sistemas, ITD Cementation, JSPL, KFW, Knight & Frank,
KPMG, Lahmeyer, Lanco, Larsen & Toubro, Lockheed Martin, Lodha Group, Louis Berger, Marg, MBL, McNally Bharat, Merlinhawk Aerospace, MIDC, Millennium Aero
Dynamics, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mott MacDonald, Morpho Detection, Mumbai International Airport, Mundra Port & SEZ, NACO, NATS, Populous, Punj Lloyd, PwC, Regional
Airport-H
Holdings, Reliance Infrastructure, RITES, Rolta, Roots Multiclean, SAI Consulting, SAP, SBI Capital, SBI Macquarie, Schindler, Shell Bitumen, Siemens, Siemens ADB,
Simplex, Spain Business Overseas, SpiceJet, Tata Realty, TCE, TIDCO, Turner Project, Tyco Security, UNISYS, Vander Lande, Vinci Concessions, Wipro, etc.

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9th Annual Conference on

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

New Priorities and Initiatives: Issues and Opportunities
January 20-21, 2015, The Imperial, New Delhi
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