23-25 June 2010
The University of Westminster is running this short course looking at the fastest growing sectors of the aviation industry in recent years – low-cost airlines, and regional carriers using small aircraft. These airlines are characterised by their use of less congested airports away from the major hubs. Such services are often underdeveloped in comparison with the trunk routes and many new markets are opening up. Good air transport links are of vital importance to the economy of a region. This seminar considers some of the roles that regional and low-cost air services can fulfil and addresses the challenges in realising this potential traffic. In particular, it aims to bring together airline and airport issues for mutual benefit.
A visit has been arranged to East Midlands Airport on Friday 25 June 2010. This is a regional airport located in the centre of England, handling a mixture of scheduled and charter operations. Scheduled passenger services are dominated by the low-cost airlines, Ryanair and bmibaby. It is also a major hub for the freight company DHL and other cargo carriers. A presentation will be accompanied by a minibus tour of the airfield and a viewing of the passenger terminal.
The course fees include return rail travel between Central London and East Midlands Airport.
Venue: The University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LS, and East Midlands Airport.
Delegate rates: Early bird registration (24 May 2010): £845
Standard seminar fee: £895
http://home.wmin.ac.uk/docs/SABE/Course_Brochures/regbr10.pdf