This conference is the networking platform for the military air mobility, humanitarian mission; aircraft manufacturer and air charter community. At the event, key military representatives will outline the challenges of enhancing airlift capabilities. Find out how new aircraft such as the A400M and C-17 can improve air mobility capabilities. Additionally, hear from air charter companies on how they can contribute a solution to the airlift shortfall.
This conference will feature a series of case studies from operational leaders: Non combat evacuations in Lebanon, airlift mission support in Iraq and the challenges of on airlifting into Afghanistan will be addressed. Both industry and military attendees will gain an understanding about the challenges which have arisen in operational environments and have the opportunity to discuss solutions for overcoming them.
An exceptional international speaker line up includes:
Major General Ronald R Ladnier, Commander, 17th Air Force, United States Air Force
Brigadier General S. Taco Gilbert III, Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements and Programs, Headquarters Air Mobility Command
Dennis L D'Angelo, Chief, AFRICOM Deployment Distribution Operations Center, Operations and Logistics, US Africa Command
Colonel Juan Maria Sesma Barrios, Spanish Air Mobility Division, Spanish Air Force
Colonel Freek van der Vaart, Director, Movement Coordination Centre Europe
Colonel Philippe Rutz, Director, European Air Transport Command
Colonel Martin Hertz, European Liason Officer to the Air Force, US Transport Command
Colonel John MacKay, Operational Support Logisitcs, CANOSCOM, Operational Support Command, Canada
Helmut Richter, Air Transport Division, Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement
Major Mark Le Masurier, Officer Commanding, 47th Air Despatch Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps, RAF Lyneham
Captain Gunnar Borch, General Manager, NATO Airlift Management Agency
Major Yves de Lassat de Pressigny, PADCAD2008 Organiser, French Army
James Smith, Officer in Charge, Movements Control Section, United Nations
Philippe Martou, Deputy Head of Aviation, United Nations World Food Programme
This conference will provide a forum to...
Learn about European Coordination in Airlift Missions
Discuss key updates on the A400M and C-17
Evaluate the next step for NATO’s Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC)