The 6th Annual Non-Aeronautical Revenue Summit offers you a unique opportunity to learn, share and develop strategies that will increase revenue within non-aeronautical streams.

There is an invitation from IQPA to NZ Airports here to a FREE SITE TOUR to the Changi Int’l Airport  upon registration to the main conference ( 25-26 August ).

NZ Airports 2010 Conference will be held at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown on 14th and 15th October, 2010.  Further details to follow

Auckland Airport will be hosting the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) gateway course – Air Transport System – from 4 October to 8 October 2010.

The Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) is the first global programme of its kind.  Its successful completion leads to the International Airport Professional (IAP) designation.   We have arranged this opportunity as a result of inquiries from members last year regarding opportunities to develop senior airport executive skills and knowledge. This is a well regarded course and qualification, endorsed by ICAO and Airports Council International (ACI). There will not be another opportunity to attend the mandatory ‘gateway’ element of the programme in Australasia for at least two years. Each gateway course draws airport professionals from around the world, with excellent networking opportunities.

Auckland Airport is hosting the gateway course (Air Transport System) from 4^rd October to 8^th October 2010.  This is a face-to-face course, while the three other core mandatory courses (Airport Master Planning, Development and Environmental Management; Airport Commercial and Financial Management; and Airport Operations, Safety and Security) are each conducted online over four week blocks. To complete the accreditation, two elective courses are also required. These are typically five-day face-to-face courses.

The four mandatory courses (including the Auckland course) cost Euros 2150 each (about NZ $3800 at today’s rates).  There are application and registration fees totalling Euros 220, and while working towards accreditation there is an annual fee of Euros 150. Take advantage of currency exchange rates! To complete accreditation, two from  a growing range of elective courses must be completed. These are typically five-day face-to-face courses costing Euros 1000 to 2000. Candidates need to complete the four mandatory and two elective courses within a three year timeframe to achieve the API designation (but the individual courses are naturally excellent value in their own right, whether or not you want to complete the full qualification).

If you or one of your senior staff is interested, please don’t leave it too long – we understand that the Auckland course is likely to be popular with North American and European airport executives.

Information on the entire AMPAP course is available here

Further details on the course hosted by Auckland will be available soon

Airport Security  14-15 September 2010, WatersEdge, Sydney NSW

At Airport Security 2010 you will hear how your peers developed efficient security systems without hindering business opportunities, as well as receive important updates from government departments.

Airport security 2010 features case studies from Australian and international airports including Adelaide Airport, Townsville Airport, Auckland Airport and Vancouver International Airport.

Airport Security 2010 will bring together stakeholders from the aviation industry as well as key representatives from government to help you discover the best methods for meeting the challenges of:

• Balancing business and security objectives to ensure the success of your airport
• Optimising your airport’s security systems while minimising the cost passed on to passengers
• Understanding the latest technological innovations for airport security and determine which ones you need to invest in
• Ensuring compliance to legislation and government standards while avoiding cost blowouts

Speakers include:

• Tony Gollin, Chief Operating Officer – Auckland Airport
• Don Erenholz , VP Airport Operations and Engineering – Vancouver International Airport
• David Batic, Aviation Manager – Townsville Airport
• Paul Retter, Executive Director – Office of Transport Security – Department of Transport of Infrastructure

Call +61 02 9229 1000, email registration@iqpc.com.au or visit www.airport-security.com.au for more details and to register.

The Australia Pacific Aviation Outlook Summit is the region’s largest and most established forum for aviation executives.

Now in its 6th year, the event brings together airline, airport, government and tourism leaders to discuss the outlook for air travel and strategies for facilitating the growth of the region’s aviation sector

The August Forum meeting for NZ Airports is on 26 August 2010 at the Bunker Lounge, Miramar Golf Course

Airport Masterplan Management 2010 - Perth,Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane

The December Forum meeting for NZ Airports is on the 9th December 2010