Kiran Merchant
Kiran specializes in global aviation consulting, overseeing visionary planning, design, airline operations and financial feasibility studies. Formerly chief of the aviation planning division at the Port Authority of NY/NJ, he led projects culminating in a US$15bn capital improvement program. As a terminal planning director, Kiran managed projects at major airports worldwide. With a rich background at TWA and Continental Airlines, his groundbreaking work on the future airport terminal, showcased in global workshops, positions him as a trusted advisor and thought leader in aviation innovation.
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1 - Future airports - 14:40 - 15:55
Panel discussion: Back to basics, simplifying to reinvent the future
Join an engaging and forward-looking discussion with international airport leaders as they explore the foundational principles of moving people and goods while reimagining the future of the aviation industry. This panel will delve into strategies for addressing aging infrastructure, navigating a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, responding to global events, and redefining the travel experience for a new era of world-class excellence.
