China executives for Asian Aerospace
HONG KONG – Asian Aerospace ‘09 will this year include a three-day Congress programme, which will be attended by leading figures from China’s expanding aviation industry, including senior executives from COMAC, CAAC and AVIC.
The opening day of the Hong Kong gathering on September 8 will focus on future trends for the aerospace and air transport industries.
Leaders from China aviation industry will discuss China’s current and future aerospace and aviation strategies and the outlook for aviation technology and manufacturing.
Discussions will also focus on procurement requirements and opportunities for East-West partnerships.
The afternoon session will concentrate on evolving airline models in Asia Pacific, with Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines addressing the impact the global economic downturn is having on the sector.
Keynote speaker Tony Tyler, CEO of Cathay Pacific, one of the principal sponsors of Asian Aerospace, will discuss how Cathay Pacific is evolving its business strategies in light of the current economy.
He will also consider future constraints and how the airline is preparing for the resumption of growth.
Laurent Rouaud, senior vice president of market and product strategy for Airbus will look at aviation market performance, concentrating on capacity and growth forecasts, air transport profitability indicators and trends.
The second day will concentrate on engine technologies, including next generation engine technologies and the impact on the industry of initiatives to reduce fuel burn, carbon emissions and noise.
Day three will concentrate on the outlook for air transport infrastructure
Details at
http://www.asianaerospace.com/en/The_Congress/congress_programme_and_booking.html
Delegates attending Asian Aerospace 09 in Hong Kong with an interest in the financial sector are invited to register for Inside Air Finance Asia – a unique networking opportunity taking place on Monday, September 7,at the Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Attendance is free-of charge for airlines.
Speakers from key financial sectors, including banks, will discuss what the aviation finance market can expect going forward.
To register online for Inside Air Finance Asia, please visit;
http://www.flightglobalevents.com/CAOHongKong
Ian Jarrett
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