Air Transport Sustainability: Beyond the Buzzwords
31 August 2022 – Rodos, Greece
Just like globalization, the concept of sustainability is multifaceted and understood in different ways by different people. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has proved a major catalyst at various levels expediting previously observed trends and underlying business dynamics. Climate change is now at the top of the policy agenda and aviation-related companies should find viable solutions to address environmental challenges. At the same time, the financial loss incurred during the pandemic together with the recent rise in oil prices creates a toxic combination for air transport that demands innovative initiatives. New technology can provide path-breaking answers to both environmental and economic problems. Nonetheless, the societal pillar of sustainability should also be acknowledged; after all, air transport is above all a people’s industry. This year’s Summer Aviation Forum will consider all these important issues and provide insights from air transport leaders around the world.
30 August – Grand Master’s Palace, Medieval city of Rhodes
2100-2200 Classical Music Concert
Evgenia Votanopoulou (piano) & Nina Patrikidou (violin)
Organizers: South Aegean Region / Municipality of Rhodes / ΔΟΠΑΡ / Mozarteum Hellas
Under the auspices of the Austrian Embassy in Greece
With the support of Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου
31 August – Kallithea Springs
1100-1105 Setting the scene
Professor Andreas Papatheodorou, Chairperson of the Forum & President, Hellenic Aviation Society
1105-1110 Welcome Addresses
Dr Kostas Iatrou, Director General, Hermes – Air Transport Organisation
1110-1120 Special Presentation
Aegean University & Hermes – Air Transport Organisation
1120-1140 Keynote Addresses
-Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Director General, ACI World
-Mehmet Nane, Chair, IATA & Vice Chairperson & Managing Director, Pegasus Airlines
1140-1150 The OPS Award Ceremony
ACI World
1150-1320 Leaders session
Moderator: Dr Michael Kerkloh, Board Member, Lufthansa
-Patricia N. Vercelli, SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, A4A
-Antonis Cambourakis, Mayor of Rhodes
-Alexander Zinell, CEO, Fraport Greece
-Catalin Radu, Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of Kazakhstan
-Tassos Raftopoulos, CEO, Animawings & Director Alliances & Aeropolitical Affairs, Aegean Airlines
-Adam A. Triolo, VP, Commercial Business Development. REGENT
1320-1330 Call for action and conclusion
1330-1500 Cocktail reception
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