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FARE workshop in Limerick
Regulatory and Economic Challenges to Regional Airports
Strand Limerick Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland
Limerick, Ireland
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22/04/2009
13:30
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17:00
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Description:
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Regulatory and Economic Challenges to Regional Airports facing the changing environment
Programma
Panel 1: Post-Charleroi case scenarios – EC state aid rules in question?
13.30-15.00
The recent decision of the European Court of First Instance has upheld Ryanair’s appeal against the European Commission in the infamous Charleroi case. EC Guidelines, which have been in place since 2005, are subject to broad criticism as ineffective and constraining airport development. The Commission will soon have to review existing regulations. To what extent will the recent developments change regulator’s approach? Where do we go from here? How can we build a regulatory environment that encourages growth and recognizes the economic importance of regional airports?
Speakers:
Chris Cain - Project Director at Newquay Cornwall Airport – FARE chairman
Diego Canga Fano – Deputy Head of Cabinet to Antonio Tajani, EC Transport Commissioner
Annabelle Lepiece - Senior Associate, CMS DeBacker
Edoardo Vinci – Lawyer, Legal Consultant of SOGEAAL, Alghero Airport
Klaus Klipp - Secretary General, Assembly of European Regions
15.00-15.30: Coffee break
Panel 2: Regulatory and business challenges to regional airports– too much to handle?
15.30-17.00
Running a regional airport in a constrained regulatory and business environment is a challenging task. The regulatory burden on regional aviation is widely regarded by the industry as disproportionate and affects the competitiveness of the sector. A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach does not reflect the diversity of the regional aviation market. The aggregated costs for regional aviation -national aviation duties, ETS, airport charges – grow larger with every year. Retail business is very important to keep regional airports commercially viable. Can air carriers’ policies affect the regional airport business?
Speakers:
Neil Pakey - Chief Executive Officer, Liverpool John Lennon Airport
David Gering - Commercial Director Aviation, PR & Communication, Brussels Charleroi Airport
Frank O’Connell – President, European Travel Retail Council
Ronald Schnitker – Director of Legal Affairs, Eindhoven Airport
Mike Rutter – Chief Commercial Officer, Flybe.com
19.30-21.00 – Welcome dinner |
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