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Welcome Address
Welcome introduction from Routes. Hear what you can expect over the course of the event.
Routes Asia 2023
Chiang Mai, Thailand
• 14 – 16 February 2023
Conference Programme
Bringing together high-profile speakers and senior leaders from the route development and aviation industries.
Comprising keynote interviews, panel discussions, airline briefings and best practice workshops, the Routes Asia 2023 conference programme will provide you with exclusive insight. It’s time to look ahead at what the future holds for Asia's air services. Airline CEOs and aviation heavyweights will look at the issues that will forever change the industry landscape.
View the full event programme to find out what else is happening at the event.
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The Routes Asia 2023 conference programme is sponsored by Boeing
Platinum sponsor
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
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Opening Remarks
Hear more about why Routes Asia 2023 is taking place in Chiang Mai.
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Market forecast and overview
Asia Pacific in focus
Paul Burton, Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Aviation Week Network
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Powerhouse Panel
State of the aviation industry
Although the Asia-Pacific region is playing catch-up on restarting travel after the pandemic, there is growing momentum with governments lifting many travel restrictions.
Analysis of data provided by OAG Schedules Analyser shows that overall capacity to, from and within the region totaled about 479 million seats during the fourth quarter of 2022, up by about 7 million seats on the previous three months and a 27% jump year-on-year.
How can all stakeholders in air service development best work in partnership to develop networks which create long term economic and environmental sustainability?
At this session, the region’s key industry leaders from ICAO, PATA, ACI and AAPA will discuss the state of the market and assess what needs to be done to ensure the safe and sustainable restoration of air travel.
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Route Development
The reopening of China
As China reopens its borders internationally, experts at ASM will give you their views on what do you need to look out for and what are the big developments that are going to shape the future of aviation at the region.
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Panel Discussion
Reopening Asia Pacific
The reopening of borders and easing of travel restrictions in the Asia-Pacific region brings positive news for airlines and airports, which have seen demand held back as a result of strict border control measures.
How can Asia-Pacific’s aviation industry accelerate the recovery? How is the industry going to look like once things have settled down?
What should governments do to restore air travel and drive confidence in the system? Has there been enough support to help secure new routes? What do airports are doing to recover traffic and attract new airlines?
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Fireside Chat: IndiGo
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
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CEO Keynote Interview
Hear directly from Thai Vietjet’s Chief Executive Officer about the airline's growth strategy.
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Panel Discussion
What next for route development?
The ever-changing nature of travel restrictions over the past two years has meant airlines have had to be creative with their network planning, launching new routes to capture pockets of demand. But as travel begins to return, will this agility remain?
Are carriers looking to recover their 2019 networks or have route maps in the region changed for good? Have fleet retirements impacted airlines’ network and flexibility to serve particular markets? How has the decision-making process changed? And is there any new advice for airports and destinations?
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Panel Discussion
Versatility as the new strategy
Have fleet retirements impacted airlines’ network and flexibility to serve particular markets? What are the aircraft fleet trends in the Asia-Pacific region? How have they changed during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The leading aircraft manufacturers and the airlines and airports affected by the subject will discuss the shifts that have occurred over the past few years for widebodies and narrowbodies, the variations between sub-regions, and the encouraging recent signs of fleet recovery. But also, how certain aircraft models are affected, and how specific airlines are adjusting their fleet plans.
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Panel Discussion
A sustainable future
The global crisis has presented airlines, airports and destinations with a “reset moment” that they can use to address long- standing challenges and seize new opportunities.
Asia-Pacific has acknowledged positive developments in a more sustainable future. As an example, Japan has committed considerable funds for green aviation initiatives while New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to cooperate on green flights. But despite these efforts, the region is at a much earlier stage in scaling the use of SAF and other decarbonisation solutions than some other markets.
How can the aviation sector work together to accelerate these efforts towards net zero CO2 emission by 2050? How are governments policies supporting and incentivizing the production capacity of Sustainable Aviation Fuels? What are the new trends on hydrogen/electric aircraft?
Thursday, 16 February 2023
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Airline Briefing: MYAirline
Malaysia's newest airline
MYAirline, is a new airline in Malaysia, with the ambition to scale its network up to 50-80 aircraft over next 5 years, flying from hubs in Malaysia to ASEAN, China and India in the initial phase.
MYAirline will manage its cost and deliver its fares similar to an LCC, but will aim to provide an elevated service, with the ultimate goal to drive a best in class NPS and profitability focusing on value, reliable and experiential services.
MYAirline wishes to invite airports, regulators and tourism agencies in ASEAN, China & India to this briefing to hear about their plans and how they can work together to drive a win-win collaborative model.
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Airline Briefing: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Pricing strategy, expansion plans and robust recovery
Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
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Airline Briefing: HK Express
Brand new image and continuous growth
Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
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Airline Briefing: HK Airlines
Ramping up capacity
Exclusive updates direct from key airline decision makers and network planners.
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Airline Briefing: Virgin Australia
Bring on Wonderful
Jane Davies, Manager, Network Planning and Analytics, Virgin Australia
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Airport Briefing: Chiang Rai International Airport
Somchanok Tiamtiabrat, General Manager, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), AOT
* Please note like all events, the programme is subject to change.
Speakers
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Steven Small
Director Events, Routes -
Nitinai Sirismatthakarn
President, Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited -
Latchida Apaphant
Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Airport of Thailand Public Company Limited -
Sarun Benjanirat
Deputy Director, The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand -
Aaron McGarvey
Head of Network Strategy and Development, Finnair -
Majid Khan
Vice President Aviation Development, Istanbul Airport