VIDEO: Future Size & Shape of the Aviation Industry - Strategy Summit Preview

Aaron Heslehurst who will be lead moderater and chairman of this years World Routes Strategy Summit, 6 - 8 October speaks to Routesonline what he expects the panel dissussion to foresee when looking at the future of the industry - Future Size & Shape of the Aviation Industry.

Key Issues & Discussions

• What is the outlook for the next 18 months given the slow growth in the west and the continued growth in the BRIC countries?
• Will a two speed global economy drive airline consolidation?
• Cargo growth continues to fluctuate, will this stabilise, or is this a new market dynamic?
• Will the aircraft manufacturing duopoly be broken with the arrival of the COMAC Mitsubitshi MRJ, Sukhoi Superjet?
• What next for the regional jet market?
• How do the economies of the A350 and 787 change long haul strategies?

Who's on the panel?

• Michael Warner, Senior Manager - Market Analysis, Boeing Commercial Planes
• Richard Evans, Head of Market Analysis, Civil Large Engines, Rolls-Royce plc
• John Grant, Executive Vice President, OAG

The World Routes Strategy Summit held in partnership with ICAO and the World Bank and sponsored by Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), will take place on 6th & 7th October and will provide a unique snapshot into route development as leaders from across the industry including airlines, airports, governments, network planning, travel and tourism, air cargo and economic development agencies meet to participate in discussions that will set the commercial and political agenda for the industry.

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