Speaker Biograghy: Michele's primary responsibilities include the management of the planning and capacity assessment activities at Naples International Airport, as well as the whole compliance monitoring process according to the Reg. (UE) 139/14. He began his career in 1994 as an Architect with an independent firm, and his works include private housing as well as historical building restoration. In May 2000 he joined Naples International Airport as Airport Development Manager, and worked in close cooperation with the BAA planning and design group. His work background includes sound experience in all the airport regulation fields, including masterplanning and development as well as in operational management, cost evaluation and building procedures. He is also a member of the ICAO World Roster of Experts, an IATA Instructor and a Professor at the Parthenope University of Naples.


Day 1 - 20 March
Session: Energy, Environment & Sustainability

14:30 - 15:00 - The airport's surrounding management for sustainable growth
Synopsis: The aviation industry offers smart solutions to the request for fast, efficient and cost-effective means of transport, as the low-cost era has consolidated a new way of doing business, tourism and culture. City airports play an important role in this scenario, as they connect the cities to the great opportunities for business, culture and leisure that the whole of Europe offers. Nevertheless, their growth may raise some sustainability issues related to environmental concerns and city planning. Naples International Airport has consolidated several best practices to manage noise, obstacle and third-party risk issues, to consolidate its strategy of sustainable growth.

Audience will learn:

• How to manage noise issues in a noise-sensitive environment
• How to monitor and manage air navigation obstacles
• How to deal with third-party risk and public safety zones