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The Vital Role of Airports in Alliance Building Airports are more than just gateways to destinations; they are bustling hubs of connection and collaboration! In an era where global partnerships are key to progress, airports serve as the launching pads for strong alliances. Imagine a place where cultures collide, ideas spark, and businesses thrive. Each takeoff and landing is a testament to the bonds forged across borders. By fostering accessibility, airports empower communities, enhance trade, and drive innovation. Let’s embrace the power of aviation to unite us all, as we build bridges in the sky and strengthen alliances on the ground @ ACI Customer Experience Summit!

GMR Group, a global leader in infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Jitendra Singh as Chief Marketing Officer - Airline and Route Development. In this key role, Jitendra will lead airline marketing initiatives and route development strategies across all GMR airports, enhancing their reputation as premier global aviation hubs. With over 15 years of experience in aviation and airport management, Jitendra has an impressive track record of driving growth and connectivity. As Vice President & Head of Airline Marketing and Route Development at Delhi International Airport Limited, he transformed Delhi Airport into a major hub, attracting new airlines, expanding flight operations, and improving connectivity to global destinations, significantly boosting passenger traffic. Jitendra’s earlier role as Associate Vice President - Operations (AOCC & Slot) at GMR Group showcased his operational excellence in managing airport capacity, slot allocation, and traffic growth at Indira Gandhi International Airport. His leadership expertise positions him to drive further innovation and connectivity for GMR airports. #JitendraSingh #LeadershipInAviation #AviationExcellence #RouteDevelopment #AirportManagement #GlobalConnectivity #AirlineMarketing #AviationLeadership #InfrastructureGrowth #AirportOperations #GMRGroup #TechNews #Technology #Innovation 

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‘That’s Off’: AA Admits Failures, Employs Bain To Assess Damage As Raja Departs American Airlines CEO Robert Isom acknowledged that the airline's sales and distribution strategies didn't work. AA is now listening to clients and travel management companies, he said. According to sources, the airline enlisted consultants at Bain & Co. to assess the damage. Bain & Company American Airlines #corporatetravel #businesstravel #travelmanagement https://lnkd.in/eJMbiBCA

SYSTRA Group announces Jean-Charles Vollery as new CEO✨ This leadership transition follows the acquisition of a 58% stake in SYSTRA by Latour Capital and Fimalac, in collaboration with long-standing shareholders SNCF Group and RATP Group. Vollery succeeds Pierre Verzat as CEO. SYSTRA Read More - https://lnkd.in/gg3eEEXF #coworkingspaces #coworkingarea #coworkinglife #officelife #officespaces #offices #commercialdesignitp

Michelin has appointed Sophie Foucque as the CEO of its MICHELIN Connected Fleet for Europe, Africa and Australia regions. She replaces Gilson Santiago, who has retired from his role as Global CEO of MICHELIN Connected Fleet. Foucque will be based in London and will report directly to Michel Vincentelli, Director of Connected Solutions Business Line at Michelin. In her new role, she will use her expertise in data, technology and the mobility industry to grow the fleet management business, including within the passenger transport and HGV sectors. https://lnkd.in/dm7aga6A #Michelin #MICHELINConnectedFleet #CorporateAppointments #SophieFoucque

On June 14th, 2024, Swissport Plc held its 39th Annual General Meeting. Here are some key takeaways from the event. Key Strengths 1. Passenger and Cargo Handling:   - Passengers handled increased by 14.09% to 2.24 million in 2023.   - Cargo handled rose by 6.63% to 29,265 tons.   - The number of airline clients increased to 27, with Saudi Airlines the newest customer. 2. Profitability:   - Profits grew by 41.83% to TZS 3.70 billion in 2023.   - Revenue increased by 6.97% to TZS 40.52 billion.   - Operating expenses grew marginally by 3.73% to TZS 35.08 billion. 3. Lounge Business:   - Revenue from the lounge business grew by 182.35% to TZS 1.49 billion.   - The number of lounge visitors increased by 177.86% to 34,085.   - Losses from this segment declined by 18.33% to TZS 205 million. 4. Market Leadership:   - Maintained a 90% market share in cargo handling and 97% in ground handling. 5. Dividends:   - Approved a dividend payment of TZS 51.33 per share, a 22.21% increase from TZS 42 per share paid out in 2023.   Key Challenges 1. Revenue Growth Slowdown:   - Revenue growth of 6.97% was the slowest since 2020.   - A 1.80% decline in cargo revenue due to a shift in import-export volumes. 2. Concession Agreement Uncertainty:   - Short concession agreements bring operational uncertainty.   - Current agreements for major airport Kilimanjaro International Airport is set to expire on 30 June 2024, with renewal discussions ongoing. 3. Competition:   - Stiff competition leads to pricing pressure.   - Loss of airline customers impacts market share and bargaining power.   ESG Highlights - Investment in electric-powered ground support equipment to reduce CO2 emissions, with 18.1% of equipment now electric-powered.   Outlook 1. Expansion:   - Identify and expand into economically viable regional airports. 2. Competition Monitoring:   - Implement strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.   - Invest in infrastructure, technology, and training. 3. New Product Lines:   - Continue to introduce and improve new product lines following the success of the lounge business.   #dividends #airlineindustry #agm

How do you achieve #worldbest status? #Clearvision #Purpose and #alignedobjectives are essential. #Dohaairport has been ranked #1 airport in the world. Qatar Airways Group’s CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer said, "We look forward to continuing to surprise and delight passengers by creating memorable and exceptional passenger journeys in the years to come." He could have said - we look forward to turning the best possible turnover for our shareholders (which is likely equally true) but instead he focused on the purpose to which every single person in Qatar's #aviationindustry can rally behind. Equally interesting is the case of #Kansaiairport in Japan that snatched the #2024award of not losing a single piece of luggage in 30 years!! One of their objectives is to be ranked among the world best airports - a #keyresult by which they measure this objective: zero errors in baggage handling. Zero. How do you know that your vision and objectives have translated to the #organisationalculture? Kenji Takanishi, a public relations officer for Kansai, told CNN - “We have been working as we normally do. We only do our work on a daily basis and we are recognized for it." Objectives can be tricky to set - too aspirational and you set people up for burnout, not aspirational enough and you get mediocrity. If you wish to delve deeper into this subject, join me and Reuben Chircop in our 3-part workshop series on Implementing Objectives & Key results and Building a High Performance Culture - https://lnkd.in/dXiHcNes #OKRs #Objectives #Goalsetting #worldclass #highperformanceculture #organisationalculture #alignedteams #leadershipdevelopment #leadership #selfdevelopment #workshop #lessonsfromaviation #TheChangeAgentMalta

✈️ Groupe ADP is thrilled to attend the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference, a unique opportunity to engage directly with nearly 250 airline clients in one place — even those not (yet) serving Paris. This event allows us to discuss not only upcoming flight program optimization but also broader development projects: fleet acquisition and delivery, crew recruitment or availability, route profitability, operational constraints, and potential new route openings competing with other European hubs. 🌍 The conference is a prime occasion to highlight the unique strengths of our Parisian hubs, engage on the quality of connectivity at Paris-CDG, showcase the power of our hub, and demonstrate our airport capacity to ensure optimal service quality. With airports, airlines, and coordinators all present, the IATA conference enables accelerated discussions for scheduling and capacity optimization. 🛫 For the first time, we are excited to share a stand with our partners from TAV Airports, making a bold statement about the strength and global reach of the Groupe ADP network with a TAV & Groupe ADP presence. 🤝 Finally, the conference offers valuable exchanges with industry peers, facilitated through ACI World - Airports Council International's working groups ahead of the main event. Here, we share best practices and explore coordinated strategies to optimize capacity at peak-congested airports worldwide. Our team of experts from Groupe ADP — Sophie Mercieca, Ophélie Campion (Brunel-Moizard), Mikaël Ferrer and Emilija Dūdaitė — alongside our TAV Airports partners, Ozge Kucukcan and Efe Buğra Çınar, will be at 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟱𝟳-𝟱𝟴-𝟱𝟵, ready to connect and discuss future opportunities in aviation. 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/evfZjeGa #GroupeADP #TAVAirports #IATA #Airlines #AirTransport #Connectivity #Innovation

👂 Overheard at International Airport Summit ✈ Thomas Romig, Chief Operations Officer of Brussels Airport on the number of challenges airport leaders are facing in this challenging, complex and ever evolving industry. "Today we're facing many different challenges that go beyond what could be considered traditional issues at airports: managing passenger flows, managing capacity constraints versus demand, and maintaining the infrastructure we operate at our airports. Those are probably some of the things we used to do... Now, we're having to balance the demands for sustainable operations, manage tighter security in an evolving geopolitical situation, diversify revenue sources, maintain an attractive workplace, and create diversity within our work environments. "We're trying to figure out how to keep the growth profiles we have within our airports and manage that growth across the overall system. In the end, we're juggling a whole lot of different priorities, which evolve and change regularly. As executives in airports, this is probably one of the most challenging aspects—which ball do you try not to drop at which point in time?" 🤔 Got something to add to the list or some thoughts on what Thomas said? Go ahead and drop a comment below! 👇 #AirportLeaders #IARSummit #AviationLeaders #Airports