Beyond Airport Transformation - a Sustainable Future

COVID-19 has turned the pilot market on its head: a severe shortage of qualified pilots in some markets turned into a massive oversupply with thousands losing their jobs. How are airlines handling the situation and what are flight schools and other institutions are doing to support cadets.

As aviation enters a post-pandemic world and begins recovery, minimising costs wherever possible will be imperative to the bounce-back of airports.

This webinar identified primary risks associated with common contracts used by airports of all sizes, including construction, concession, ground transportation, professional services, repair/maintenance, vendor/purchasing, software/IT agreements, and airline signatory agreements. The presenters discussed methods to address, shift, or allocate associated risks using contractual provisions. This webinar also provided an overview of issues related to labor-harmony or labor-peace agreements. Airports have a diverse labor force and are increasingly being asked to become involved in matters that historically were reserved for private employers to address with their own employees. These matters include setting minimum wage rates, establishing safety/training baselines, and requiring “labor-harmony” or “labor-peace” agreements at the subject airports.

During this webinar, we will speak with representatives from some of the companies that are most focused on making digitalization and AM industrialization in the aerospace industry happen, with key contributions from 3D Systems Advanced Aerospace Applications Leader Bryan Newbrite and Siemens PLM Senior Product Manager Omar Fergani.