Speaker Biograghy: Chris is Mott MacDonald’s Group Practice Leader for aviation, with a reputation for cutting-edge finance, economics, planning and design of airports around the world. His recent experience includes lead roles at Hong Kong, Heathrow, St Petersburg, Istanbul, Quito, Male, Kilimanjaro and South African airports. With experience advising on all sides of aviation deals for 20 years, Chris is well acquainted with the range of risks and opportunities that the sector presents. He is currently involved in a range of projects including the new Istanbul Airport. Chris is Vice Chairman of the British Aviation Group, the aviation member of the Institution of Civil Engineers Transport Expert Panel, and sits on the Airports Council International World Business Partners Supervisory Board.


Day 1 - 14 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

15:50 - 16:25 - Bermuda Airport PPP – a model early engagement with the airlines
Synopsis: Developing a new $270m passenger terminal to replace 40-year-old facilities using project finance and direct negotiation with an investor can raise many challenges. However, early engagement and a high level of transparency between all stakeholders enabled development of a bankable collaborative solution that met the needs of everyone. The joint presentation between IATA and Mott MacDonald sets out the steps that were followed as a model for development of smaller airports needing external support.

Audience will learn:

• Best practice early engagement with airlines demonstrating operational performance
• Transparency in cost/value and performance
• Collaborative behaviours
• Application of ADRM 10