Air Transport 2020 - 11 December
COVID-19 and the Belgian air transport sector: Enabler or disabler towards a sustainable and resilient aviation sector?
The air transport sector is an indispensable, yet vulnerable, industry. This has been once more demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic which has thrown the aviation sector into its deepest crisis since its inception. A crisis has significant threats but also creates many opportunities. What will the long-term impact be on the major players in the Belgian air transport sector? How will this crisis influence the existing, pre-COVID, challenges and which new challenges and opportunities does it induce? Is the coronavirus the long waited for enabler for a more sustainable and resilient Belgian air transport sector?
Program
Timetable | Topics | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
10.30 am | Welcome address | Prof. dr. Koen Vandenbempt (Dean, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Antwerp) |
10.35 am | The impact of COVID-19 on European air transport. Observed reactions from airlines and airports. | dr. Sven Buyle (University of Antwerp) |
10.45 am | How to survive as a flag carrier in the post-COVID era? What is the strategy for the post-COVID-19 era? | Mr. Dieter Vranckx (CEO, Brussels Airlines) |
11.00 am | Challenges and opportunities in the leisure flight market. The TUIfly reaction and ambition. | Mr. Gunther Hofman (Managing Director, TUIfly) |
11.15 am | The airport perspective. How to move on? | Mr. Arnaud Feist (CEO, Brussels Airport) |
11.30 am | Panel discussion: COVID-19 and the Belgian aviation sector: Enabler or disabler towards a sustainable and resilient aviation sector? | Mr. Arnaud Feist, Mr. Gunther Hofman, Mr. Dieter Vranckx Moderator: Prof. dr. Wouter Dewulf (University of Antwerp) |
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Air Tranport 2019 - 5 December
Thursday, 5 December 2019 - University of Antwerp
Overcapacity of seats and cargo space, capacity shortages of infrastructure, low yields, rising fuel- and staff costs, ... How do organisations survive in such a competitive environment in which new phenomenons such as flight shaming determine the agenda? Is there a level playing field in which all stakeholders in the value chain get an even piece of the pie? Is there still a future for airline alliances when power play is changing? Should the government further deregulate or reregulate the market? We try to find answers to these questions by confronting a panel of industry stakeholders with recent academic research.
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Programme
14:30 Registration
15:00 – 15:10 Welcome address
Prof. dr. Koen Vandenbempt, dean Faculty of Business and Economics
15:10 – 15:35 A game of winners and losers: the Air Transport Casino
Prof. dr. Rosário Macário, Universidade de Lisboa, C-MAT
Prof. dr. Eddy Van de Voorde, University of Antwerp, C-MAT
Airports act as platforms of economic activity. Different players are
part of the game. Some have much to win (e.g. the airports), while
others have lots to lose (e.g. handlers). Prof. dr. Rosário Macário and
Prof. dr. Eddy Van de Voorde present their preliminary findings of the
market model that they are currently developing.
15:35 – 16:00 Changed power play within the future alliances
Nico van der Linden, VP Cargo Alliance, SkyTeam
According to traditional strategy and management textbooks, strategic
alliances are an arrangement between partners in which they share
resources and work together for a common benefit. In practise however,
alliances do not only have collaborative aspects but also different
competitive aspects in which the partner’s own interests are equally
important. During the last decade we have seen a shift in power balance
towards the larger partners in each of the three airline alliances. What
does this mean for the future of those alliances and the air transport
industry?
16:00 – 16:25 Airport development plans
Johan Vanneste, President & CEO, Cologne-Bonn Airport
Many airports in Europe have plans to expand their capacity. What
does that mean? Which arguments are used pro and contra airport
expansion in Europe?
16:25 – 16:50 The role of the government: deregulation or regulation?
Prof. dr. Gianmaria Martini, University of Bergamo
Which role should the government play in the aviation debate? Should
we work towards further liberalisation or should we go back to a
(re)regulation of certain facets of our industry? How does the role of
the government differ between different continents and countries?
16:50 – 17:15 Networking break
17:15 – 18:15 Panel discussion: Ways to survive! Competition and cooperation in
the air transport sector
Moderator
Prof. dr. Wouter Dewulf, University of Antwerp, C-MAT
Panelists
Prof. dr. Sascha Albers, University of Antwerp, AMS
Daniel Boeshertz, Head of Unit, DG COMP, European Commission
Johan Decuyper, CEO, Skeyes (former Belgocontrol)
Piet Demunter, Chief Business Development Officer, Brussels Airport
Gunther Hofman, Managing Director, TUI fly
18:15 – 18:35 Closing address
Marcel Buelens, CEO, Antwerp & Ostend-Bruges Airport
18:35 – 19:30 Walking dinner
Air Transport 2018 - 6 December
Program
8.30 am - Reception of participants
9.00 am - Welcome adress by Dr. Evy Onghena (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT)
| Timetable | Topics | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Air transport developments and lessons for the future | Prof. dr. Jaap de Wit (University of Amsterdam) |
| 9.40 am | Innovations in air traffic management for drones | Marc Kegelaers (CEO, Unifly) |
| 10.10 am | Networking break | |
| 10.40 am | Workshop on e-commerce | |
| E-commerce: chances and challenges for air cargo carriers | Jaco Vaneman (Head of E-commerce logistics, AF-KLM Cargo) | |
| E-commerce from the perspective of an integrator | Koen Gouweloose (VP Customer Operations Europe, DHL Express) | |
| Key factors for e-commerce at airports | Drs. Thomas Van Asch (University of Antwerp, TPR) | |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 2.00 pm | Workshop on digitalisation | |
| Improving passenger experience: a view on technologies and innovations at airports | Prof. dr. Franziska Kupfer (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT) Nicolas Raemdonck and Ebbigail Vandenbussche (University of Antwerp, C-MAT) | |
| Airlines and the digital customer | Prof. dr. Stephan Bingemer (International School of Management) | |
| 3.00 pm | Networking break | |
| 3.30 pm | Innovation in aircraft design: the role of hybrid electric aircraft | Dr. Andreas Reeh (Head of Electric Machines, Siemens) |
| 4.00 pm | Panel discussion: Innovations in a disruptive environment: how to develop successful aviation business strategies |
Prof. dr. Jaap de Wit, Jaco Vaneman, Koen Gouweloose, Dr. Andreas Reeh Moderator: Dr. Wouter Dewulf (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT) |
| 5.00 pm | Closing address | Filip Cornelis (Director of Aviation, European Commission DG MOVE) |
| 5.30 pm | Network reception |
Presentations
Below you can download the presentation files used by the speakers during the Air Transport Colloquium 2018.
Workshop on e-commerce
Drs. Thomas Van Asch (pdf - 1518kB)
Workshop on digitalisation
Prof. dr. Franziska Kupfer, Nicolas Raemdonck & Ebbigail Vandenbussche (pdf - 2404kB)
Prof. dr. Stephan Bingemer (pdf - 1384kB)
Keynotes
Air Transport 2015 - 3 December
Program
8.00 am - Reception of participants
9.00 am - Welcome adress by Dr. Franziska Kupfer and Dr. Evy Onghena (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT)
| Timetable | Topics | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Keynote speech | Prof. Ken Button (George Mason University, US) |
| 9.40 am | Airbus’ 20 years global market forecasting methodology and results | Matthieu Poupard (Airbus) |
| 10.20 am | Networking break | |
| 10.50 am | The Effects of Airlines’ Joint Ventures on the Transatlantic market | Dr. Volodymyr Bilotkach (Newcastle University) |
| 11.25 am | The opportunities and challenges of air cargo for airlines | Felix Boos (Director BeNeLux, France & Switzerland, Lufthansa Cargo) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch @ University Club | |
| 1.45 pm | Air Traffic Control: current challenges and opportunities | Johan Decuyper (CEO, Belgocontrol) |
| 2.20 pm | Aviation contribution to trade | Prof. Gianmaria Martini (University of Bergamo) |
| 2.55 pm | Networking break | |
| 3.25 pm | Benchmarking US air cargo carriers: a productivity and cost competitiveness analysis | Dr. Evy Onghena (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT), Drs. Matteo Balliauw (University of Antwerp, TPR) |
| 4.00 pm | Panel discussion: How to make money in the air transport industry? |
Prof. Ken Button, Prof. Gianmaria Martini, Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde, Johan Decuyper, Mathieu Poupard, Filip Boelaert (secretary-general Dept of Mobility and Public Works, Flemish Government) Moderator: Dr. Wouter Dewulf (University of Antwerp, TPR, C-MAT) |
| 5.00 pm | Closing reception |
Air Transport 2014 - 4 December
Program
| 8.30 am | Reception of participants |
| 9.00 am | Welcome adress Dr. Evy Onghena (University of Antwerp, TPR) |
| 9.10 am | The Current State of the Air Transport Industry Dr. Mike Tretheway (Chief Economist & Chief Strategy Officer, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.) |
| 9.45 am | Airport Connectivity and Airline Network Dynamics in Europe Dr. Guillaume Burghouwt (SEO Economic Research, Airneth) |
| 10.15 am | Networking break |
| 10.40 am | Two interactive parallel workshops:
The Air Cargo Industry in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities
The Business Positioning of Airlines in the Current Market Environment
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| 12.00 am | Lunch @ Universiteitsclub |
| 1.45 pm | Regulatory Aspects in the Air Transport Industry Prof. dr.Hans-Martin Niemeier (University of Bremen) |
| 2.20 pm | Challenges and Opportunities for Airports Gerben Broekema (Senior Advisor Group Strategy & Development, Schiphol) |
| 2.55 pm | Networking break |
| 3.25 pm | Impact of the Middle Eastern Carriers on the Air Transport Lars Redeligx (CCO, Brussels Airlines) |
| 4.00 pm | Panel discussion moderated by Dr. Wouter Dewulf (University of Antwerp, TPR)
The European Aviation Business in 2014 and Beyond: How to Turn Challenges into Opportunities?
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| 4.45 pm | Closing address by Klaus Geil (Head of Sector for External Aviation Policy, European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport) |
| 5.00 pm | Networking reception |
Presentations
Welcome address (pdf, 1012KB) - Dr. Evy Onghena
The current Stateof the Air Transport Industry (pdf, 810KB) - Dr. Mike Tretheway
Airport Connectivity and Airline Network Dynamics in Europe (pdf, 646KB) - Dr. Guillame Burghouwt
Workshop: The Air Cargo Industry in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities - Moderator Dr. Wouter Dewulf
Workshop: The Business Positioning of Airlines in the Current Market Environment (pdf, 1,46MB) - Moderator Prof. dr. Eddy Van de Voorde
Presentation (pdf, 329KB) - Pieter Cornelisse
Regulatory Aspects in the Air Transport Industry (pdf, 881KB) - Prof. dr. Hans-Martin Niemeier
Challenges and Opportunities for Airports (pdf, 3,22MB) - Gerben Broekema
Impact of the Middle Eastern Carriers on the Air Transport (pdf, 1,83MB) - Lars Redeligx
Air Transport 2013 - 6 December
Program
8.30 am - Reception of participants
9.00 am - Word of welcome by Dr. Evy Onghena, Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp
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Timetable |
Topics |
Speakers |
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9.10 am |
Can a crisis be a source for innovation? |
Dr. Franziska Kupfer, Dr. Evy Onghena, Prof. dr. Hilde Meersman, Prof. dr. Eddy Van de Voorde (Universiteit Antwerpen, TPR, TranportNET) |
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9.40 am |
Converging and diverging airline business models |
Prof. dr. Jaap de Wit (KiM, University of Amsterdam) |
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10.20 am |
Networking break |
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10.50 am |
Low cost airlines and cargo |
Bjørn Erik Barman-Jenssen (Norwegian) |
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11.25 am |
Mergers and Acquisitions: Innovative enough to survive? |
Prof dr. Peter Morrell (Cranfield University) |
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12.00 am |
Lunch |
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1.45 pm |
The influence of competition and regulation on airport innovation |
Donagh Cagney (ACI Europe) |
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2.20 pm |
Are low cost airlines innovative in terms of networks? |
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2.55 pm |
Networking break |
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3.25 pm |
Cargo Innovations at Amsterdam Schiphol |
Ben Radstaak (Air Cargo Netherlands) |
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4.05 pm |
Panel discussion: Is the air transport sector innovative enough? |
Marcel Buelens (LEM Antwerp & Ostend-Bruges airport) |
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4.35 pm |
Closing address |
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5.00 pm |
Closing reception |
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Presentations
Welcome address (pdf, 310KB) - Evy Onghena
Air cargo, the economic crisis and innovations (pdf, 736KB) - Franziska Kupfer, Evy Onghena, Hilde Meersman, Eddy Van de Voorde
Converging and diverging airline business models (pdf, 1,4MB) - Jaap de Wit
Low cost airlines and cargo (pdf, 4,4MB) - Bjørn Erik Barman-Jenssen
Mergers and Acquisitions: Innovative enough to survive? (pdf, 351KB) - Peter Morrell
The influence of competition and regulation on airport innovation (pdf, 1,6MB) - Donagh Cagney
Are low cost airlines innovative enoug in terms of networks? (pdf, 2,0MB) - Frédéric Dobruszkes
Cargo innovations at Amsterdam Schiphol (pdf, 3,8MB) - Ben Radstaak
Air Transport 2012 - 7 December
Program
8.30 am - Reception of participants
9.00 am - Word of welcome by Dr. Franziska Kupfer, Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp
Day Chair: Franziska Kupfer (University of Antwerp - Transportnet)
| Timetable | Topics | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | The European air transport sector: challenges for the future | Althar Husain Khan (Association of European Airlines) |
| 9.45 am | Key issues and strategies in the air cargo business | Wouter Dewulf, Evy Onghena, Dr. Franziska Kupfer (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 10.20 am | Networking break | |
| 10.50 am | Air transport strategies revisited | Prof. Rosário Macário ( Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET ) and Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET ) |
| 11.25 am | Air cargo strategies: the viewpoint of an integrator | Bas van Dalfsen (TNT Airways) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 1.45 pm | New business strategies of airports | Prof. Anne Graham (University of Westminster) |
| 2.20 pm | The importance of air cargo for forwarders | Remo Eigenmann (DAMCO) |
| 2.55 pm | Networking break | |
| 3.25 pm | The right balance between passengers and cargo: the view of an airport | Piet de Munter (Brussels Airport Company) |
| 4.05 pm | Panel discussion Developments in Passenger and Air Cargo Transport: Successful Business Concepts |
Wouter Dewulf (University of Antwerp) Prof. Rosário Macário (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) Prof. Anne Graham (University of Westminster) Johan Vanneste (TNT Airways) Piet de Munter (Brussels Airport Company) Moderator: Dr. Franziska Kupfer ( University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET ) |
| 4.35 pm | Closing address Hilde Crevits, Flemish Minister in charge of Mobility and Public Works |
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| 5.00 pm | Closing reception | |
Air Transport 2010 - 3 December
Program
8.30 am: Reception of participants
9.00 am: Word of welcome by Prof. Ann Verhetsel, Chairman, Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp
Day chair: Thierry Vanelslander (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET)
| Timetable | Themes | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Critical issues in air transport | Prof. Rosario Macario (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) and Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 9.40 am | Strategies of a non-alliance airline | Stefan Hollands (Jet Airways) |
| 10.20 am | Coffee / tea | |
| 10.40 am | Expected climate change effects on the air transport sector | Prof. Werner Rothengatter (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 11.20 am | Future European air transport policy | Mr. Zoltan Kazatsay (European Commission) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 1.45 pm | Pricing issues considered: from ATC to airlines | Prof. Juan-Carlos Martíns (University of Las Palmas) |
| 2.25 pm | Wealth destruction and demand for air travel | Dr. Dipasis Bhadra (US Federal Aviation Administration) |
| 3.05 pm | Coffee / tea | |
| 3.25 pm | Future air strategy of a smaller, niche network alliance partner | Peter Cornillie (Brussels Airlines) |
| 4.05 pm | Panel discussion: Strategic positioning in the air market of the future |
Robert Van de Weg (Cargolux) Leon Weerts (VLM Airlines / CityJet) Frank Durinckx (Belgian Civil Aviation Administration) Prof. Rosario Macario (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) Moderator: Dr. Thierry Vanelslander (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 4.50 pm | Closing adress Hilde Crevits - Flemish Minister in charge of mobility and public works |
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| 5.10 pm | Closing reception | |
Air Transport 2009 - 11 December
Program
8.30 am: Reception for participants
9.00 am: Word of welcome by Prof. Ann Verhetsel, Chairman, Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp and by Prof. Alain Verschoren, rector of the University of Antwerp
Day chair: Marc Pirenne (Pirenne & Partners)
| Timetable | Themes | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Downsizing, networking and surviving. The impact of the economic crisis on the air transport sector | Prof. Rosario Macario (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) and Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 9.40 am | Airport recovery strategies | Marcel Buelens (former CEO Airport of Charleroi) |
| 10.20 am | Coffee / tea | |
| 10.40 am | Airline survival strategies | Vasco Reis (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 11.20 am | Can air freight help an airline to survive the crisis? | Franzisca Kupfer and Evy Onghena (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 1.30 pm | Can a government help the air transport sector to solve the crisis? | Prof. Hans-Arthur Vogel (Internationale Fachhochschule Bad-Honnef-Bonn) |
| 2.10 pm | There is more than airlines and airports! The consequences of the economic crisis for service providers | Dr. Tom Pauwels and Dr. Thierry Vanelslander (University of Antwerp/ TRANSPORTNET) |
| 2.40 pm | Coffee / tea | |
| 3.00 pm | Ground handling operator reaction patterns and strategies to the crisis | Dirk Goovaerts (Menzies Aviation) and Luc Meurrens (IAHA) |
| 3.40 pm | What can a low-cost carrier do to beat the crisis? | Cor Vrieswijk (easyJet) |
| 4.10 pm | Panel discussion How to survive the economic crisis? |
Marc Pirenne (Panel chair) Johan Vanneste (VLM Airlines / CityJet) Frank Durinckx (Belgian Civil Aviation Administration) Wim Verbist (Antwerp Airport) Prof. Rosario Macario (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 4.50 pm | Closing adress Hilde Crevits, Flemish minister in charge of mobility and public works |
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| 5.10 pm | Closing reception | |
Air Transport 2008 - 5 December
Program
8.30 am: Reception of participants
9.00 am: Word of welcome by Prof. Gust Blauwens, Chairman, Department of Transport and Regional Economics, University of Antwerp
| Timetable | Themes | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Adjusting forecasts! Potential consequences of the crisis in the air transport business | Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde and Dr. Thierry Vanelslander (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 9.50 am | Low cost airline reaction patterns | Prof. Rosário Macário (Technical University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 10.30 am | Coffee / tea | |
| 10.50 am | Airport market uncertainties | Dr. Guillaume Burghouwt (Airneth) |
| 11.30 am | Airport operator strategies | Kristoff De Winne (Brussels Airport) |
| 12.10 am | Lunch | |
| 1.40 pm | The air transport industry's long-term strategic options to meet the energy and environment challenges | Prof. Sveinn Gudmundsson (Oxford University – Smith School / Toulouse Business School) |
| 2.20 pm | Integrators in a changing world | Marc Pirenne (DHL) |
| 3.00 pm | Coffee / tea | |
| 3.20 pm | European air transport policy in a changing air business market | Mate Gergely (European Commission) |
| 3.50 pm | Panel discussion How to react to a downturn and environmental challenges, and remain dynamic? |
Prof. Paul Roosens (University of Antwerp – panel chair) Mr. Johan Vanneste (VLM Airlines) Mr. Marcel Buelens (Brussels South Charleroi Airport) Mr. Stefan Ketele (TAP Portugal) Prof. Rosário Macário (University of Lisbon / TRANSPORTNET) Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (University of Antwerp / TRANSPORTNET) |
| 4.50 pm | Closing Adress Kris Peeters, Minister-Presidentof the Flemish Government and Flemish Minister for Institutional Reform, Governance, Foreign Affairs, Media, Tourism, Ports, Agriculture, Sea-Fishery and Country-side. |
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| 5.10 pm | Reception | |
Air Transport 2006 - 15 December
Program
8.30 am: Reception of participants
9.00 am: Word of welcome by Prof. Karel Soudan (Dean Faculty of Applied Economics - University of Antwerp)
| Timetable | Themes | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Airports of the Future: Multi-functional Platforms | Prof. Rosário Macário (Technical University of Lisbon) |
| 9.50 am | Airlines and their Focus on Cost Control and Productivity | Prof. Juan Carlos Martín (University of Las Palmas Gran Canaria) |
| 10.30 am | Coffee / tea | |
| 10.50 am | The Air Transport Sector after 2010: a Modified Market and Ownership Structure | Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde and Dr. Thierry Vanelslander (Department of Transport and Regional Economics - University of Antwerp) |
| 11.30 am | Competition Issues in the Air Transport Sector: the Role of National and International Authorities and Governments | Dr. Marco Benacchio (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 2.00 pm | Congestion and air transport: a challenging phennomenon | Prof. Paul Roosens (University of Antwerp) |
| 2.40 pm | The last mile: the mile you cannot fly | Marc Pirenne (DHL) |
| 3.10 pm | Coffee / tea | |
| 3.30 pm | Panel Discussion | Prof. Jaap De Wit (SEO Economisch Onderzoek - panel chair) Dr. Marco Benacchio (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) Tiago Lopes (Hochtief - Airport) Johan Vanneste (VLM Airlines) Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde (Department of Transport and Regional Economics - University of Antwerp) |
| 4.30 pm | Closing adress by Kris Peeters (Minister of the Flemish Community, responsable for Public Works, Energy, Environment and Nature) | |
| 4.45 pm | Reception | |
Air Transport 2005 - 4 March
Program
8.30 am: Reception of participants
9.00 am: Word of welcome by Prof. Gust Blauwens (Chairman Department of Transport and Regional Economics - University of Antwerp)
| Timetable | Themes | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9.10 am | Lessons from the past, the framework for the future | Prof. Ken Button (George Mason University, Virginia, U.S) |
| 9.50 am | Airline Strategies: Gaps and Weaknesses | Prof. Rosario Macario (TIS Pt and University of Lisbon) |
| 10.30 am | Coffee / tea | |
| 10.50 am | The Impact of Airline Network Strategies for Airports: The Case of Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle | Prof. Jan Veldhuis (SEO, University of Amsterdam) |
| 11.30 am | Air freight, a key to success | Didier Duponselle, Prof. Hilde Meersman, Prof. Eddy Van de Voorde and Thierry Vanelslander (University of Antwerp) |
| 12.00 am | Lunch | |
| 2.00 pm | Opportunities and Problems in Niche Markets: Charters, Low Cost Carriers, Regional Carriers | Prof. Paul Roosens (University of Antwerp) |
| 2.40 pm | Regulatory constraints or how free are you? | Mia Wouters (Lafili, Van Crombrugghe & Partners, and KU Leuven) |
| 3.10 pm | Coffee / tea | |
| 3.30 pm | Panel discussion | Prof. Frank Witlox (University of Ghent, LUC and UA, Chair) Prof. Ken Button (George Mason University) Paul Cattrysse (Ministry of the Flemish Community) Marc Duyck (BIAC, Brussels International Airport) Johan Vanneste (VLM Airlines) Filip Van Rossem (BEAP) |
| 4.30 pm | Closing address by Kris Peeters (Minister of the Flemish Community, responsable for Public Works, Energy, Environment and Nature) | |
| 4.45 pm | Reception | |