Speaker Biograghy: Alexander has over 20 years' experience in the aviation industry. He started in the air cargo, freight forwarding and logistic industry, then continued with airlines and finally reached the airport industry. He holds a degree in Logistics and Aviation Management. After gaining several years' experience, he has completed an Aviation Management course and then specialised in worldwide ORAT projects. He has undertaken more than 18 global ORAT (operational readiness and airport transfer) projects over the past 12 years and is now responsible for managing this Fraport consulting service globally. Alexander has extensive international experience gained by participating in several key projects such as Bangkok, Singapore T3, Hyderabad and Delhi (Asia), Moscow SVO T3 and St. Petersburg (Russia) and Quito, Durban and Sao Paulo GRU (South America/Africa).


Day 2 - 15 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

09:05 - 09:35 - Complex airport developments – ORAT is a must
Synopsis: Billions of euros are spent yearly on the development of airport infrastructure. Every airport will face the situation of expanding its infrastructure. Such development is accompanied by significant changes in the operating model of the airport. ORAT supports this change and, in parallel, supports the successful start of operations. This presentation shows why it is so important to implement an ORAT programme and team as a counterpart to construction and design. The audience will learn from an experienced ORAT expert about the possibilities an ORAT programme gives the airport operator.

Audience will learn:

• Why ORAT is becoming increasingly important
• New airport development – the chance for change and how ORAT can support this change
• ORAT methodology and approach
• ORAT project structure and functions
• Lessons learned from global projects and conclusions for the ORAT strategy of an airport operator