In its fifteen year history, The Future of Air Transport event has grown in size and reputation and is now acknowledged throughout the industry as one of the sector's leading forums. Airlines, airports and industry suppliers annually enjoy the opportunity to converge on London, to network and to listen to careful analysis of the most relevant topics and issues.

2008 has brought a unique set of challenges; a near perfect storm of overcapacity, surging operating costs and restricted funding. Not all airlines will survive these conditions and this December's The Future of Air Transport provides an invaluable opportunity for leading industry members to formulate strategies that will ensure their businesses not only survive, but thrive.

Those who will be lending their expertise to this strategic forum include:

Dermot Manion, Chief Executive, Aer Lingus
Jim French, Chief Executive Officer, Flybe
Dale Moss, Managing Director, OpenSkies
Michael Whitaker, SVP, Alliances, International and Regulatory Affairs, United Airlines
Howard Millar, Chief Financial Officer, Deputy CEO, Ryanair
James Hogan, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways
Robert Boyle, Commercial Director, British Airways
Julie Southern, Chief Financial Officer, Virgin Atlantic
Tewolde Gebremariam, Chief Operating Officer, Ethiopian Airlines
Bertolt Flick, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Baltic