9:00 Opening Remarks From IQPC

9:05 Opening Remarks From The Conference Chair

Developing the Airport as a Business

9:15 Keynote Address: Recognising Your Cash Flow Potential By Thinking And Operating As A Business

Mildura Airport is growing rapidly and on current trends it is likely that the end of 2009 will see approximately 200,000 passengers per year passing through the terminal. Bill brings with him extensive experience in aviation, freight logistics and property development. Playing a key role in the continued growth and expansion of Mildura Airport, Bill will share his experience and outline how you can recognise your cash flow potential by thinking and operating as a business.

• Understanding core business principals in overcoming the high cost of capital
• Developing your airport as a business by moving away from government bureaucracy
• Turning available infrastructure into an asset by understanding demand for air travel and airport activity
• Financing future upgrades and expansion by creating cash reserves from operating surpluses

Bill Burke
CEO
MILDURA AIRPORT

9:50 Keynote Address: Developing A Realistic Business Case For Development Through Consultation With All Stakeholders

Sunshine Coast Regional Council has allocated $3.6 million to the redevelopment of the Airport terminal and departure lounge. The redevelopment of the airport terminal is a component of Stage One of the Airport’s Master Plan which will ultimately deliver unprecedented economic benefits to the Sunshine Coast.

• Modelling income and expenditure for the funding of capital works
• Investing in development that will provide certainty of return on investment
• Accurately identifying facilities requirements through needs based aviation forecasts
• Aligning strategic aims by working with local government to develop an asset for the economic development of the community

Peter Pallot
General Manager
SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORTS

10:55 Utilising Available Assets To Ensure Profitability Without Investing In Regulated Passenger Transport

Temora Shire Council embarked on a $3.2M estate to attract aviation based industries and residents, with the expansion of the aerodrome subdivision being key to the future development of the community.

• Avoiding costly expenditure for RPT by utilising your airport’s greatest asset – airside access
• Developing aeronautical business solutions to attract business to the community
• Cutting out landing fees to ensure commercial competitiveness for your aeronautical services

Fabio Giacomin
Director Engineering Services
TEMORA SHIRE COUNCIL

11:30 Panel Discussion: Assessing The Sustainability Of Council - Owned Airports Through An Analysis Of Business Models And Profitability

• Assessing the state of the industry with a detailed look at declining regional airport operations over the last two decades
• Dismantling the tendering process to examine efficiency, cost effectiveness and shortfalls in facilitating development
• Exploring the decision-making process in both private and council owned airports to underpin shortfalls in essential development
• Making the right investment decision with a detailed analysis of private financing models and current government funding schemes

Planning Considerations

1:15 Airports Panel Discussion: Identifying And Understanding The Selection Criteria That Regional Airports Should Be Using When Deciding Which Solution Provider To Work With On The Implementation Of The Airport Master Plan

• When developing your airport master plan, which solutions providers do you need to consider?
• Determining the scope of the solution provider market and what they can do for you
• Examining the main inhibitors for regional airports in contracting the work of consultants and other solutions providers
• Beware of the pitfalls - are there commonly held views or frustrations about the solution providers in the industry?
• What makes them stand out from the rest? Examining the selection criteria for a solution provider and what they can do to narrow down the options and win the tender

2:00 Master Planning For Success By Engaging All Stakeholders

Newcastle Airport was named the 2005 Regional Airport of the Year by the Australian Airports Association, an award judged by airport peers in recognition of the Airport’s major terminal development.

• Not every facility is an asset – understanding what will drive revenue to complement existing infrastructure
• Promoting competitive air services by creating an aerospace industry cluster
• Creating a long term vision through ecologically sustainable development
• Making smart commercial development decisions with an analysis of key growth areas

David Nye
Manager Corporate Affairs
NEWCASTLE AIRPORT

2:35 Assessing The Impact Of The Expanding Mining Boom On Airport Planning In Regional Western Australia - Where Will The Goal Posts Be In 2010?

The first scheduled airline services in Australia departed from Geraldton Airport to Derby in 1921. Handed to local government in 1991, the airport is now owned and operated by the City of Geraldton-Greenough, with capital infrastructure expansion of $11M on since 1999.

• Overcoming Federal and State Government policy hurdles to fund expansion
• Understanding changing capacity requirements in regional mining hubs for effective regional airport planning
• Working with local government to fund capital infrastructure
• Maximising asset utilisation by planning for facilities requirements to ensure ROI

Bob Urquhart
Airport Manager
GERALDTON AIRPORT

3:10 Afternoon Tea & Networking Opportunity

3:40 Utilising The Whole Of The Aerodrome With An Efficient Land-Use Strategy

Serviced three times daily and carrying around 25,000 passengers per year, Taree Regional Airport is fast becoming a hub for aviation-related businesses, especially light aircraft manufacturing. The Council recently re-constructed the main runway and has commenced on an expansion of the business park.

• Preparing preliminary cost estimates to determine major infrastructure and funding requirements
• Determining whether to sell or develop by assessing current and future capacity requirements
• Implementing an environmental management plan to asses supporting infrastructure requirements including power, water, drainage, sewage, emergency, noise abatement and carbon footprint
• Planning for uncertainty to develop an ongoing development master plan

Chris Ryan
Economic Development Manager
GREATER TAREE CITY COUNCIL

4:15 Building A Bigger, Better, Safer Airport

Managed and operated by Albury City Council, Albury Airport’s passenger throughput has averaged an annual growth rate of 14% for the past successive seven years, making it the fourth busiest regional airport in NSW in terms of total revenue passengers.

• Exploring challenges faced by larger regional airports in light of increasing passenger travel on regional routes
• Matching new facilities with customer demand
• Forming lasting partnerships with airlines to manage increasing demand

Mauro Dei Agnoli
Group Project Leader
ALBURY CITY COUNCIL

4:50 Closing Remarks From The Conference Chair

5:00 End Of Day One