News from Exambela

ACI EUROPE – Policy Outlook for Europe's Airport

Exambela Consulting is pleased to announce the publication of the Policy Outlook for Europe’s Airports “Facing the Challenges of the 21st Century,” produced by ACI EUROPE and its membership, in association with Exambela Consulting.

The Policy Outlook reflects the business transformation which European airports have undergone in recent years, primarily driven by increasing competition and changing attitudes from governments. Taking stock of the new economic fundamentals in the aftermath of the global economic crisis, the publication advocates a new way of looking at airports – treating them as businesses in their own right.

Looking ahead, the Policy Outlook calls upon the European institutions to proactively address the 4 major challenges that Europe’s airports are facing today, tomorrow and in the decades to come: Airport Capacity, the Environment, Global Connectivity and Aviation Security.

An electronic copy of the ACI EUROPE’s Policy Outlook can be downloaded by clicking here.

French Connect, Tarbes/Lourdes, May 2010

At this year's French Connect, the French Aviation Forum, Exambela will be presenting and participating in a panel discussion on regulatory challenges affecting the French aviation market.

SMAG – ACI EUROPE's Small and Medium size Airports Action Group, Dubrovnik, March 2010

At the 3rd general assembly of ACI EUROPE small and medium size airports this March in Dubrovnik, Exambela will be chairing a session on leadership challenges for airports.

Infrastructure Investment World, December 2009

Exambela Consulting will be participating in a panel discussion entitled “assessing the past performance and examining where the next airport opportunities will be”at the Infrastructure Investment World conference this December in London.

Global Airport Development, Berlin, November 2009

David Feldman, Managing Partner of Exambela Consulting, will be chairing a panel discussion and presenting the latest Exambela Research: Best Practice in Airport Management - What Are the Key Performance Indicators of Exceptional Airport Strategy, Quality & Customer Focus this November at the ICBI Global Airport Development conference in Berlin.

ALFA – ACI, Basel, October 2009

At the annual general assembly of French-speaking airports this October in Basel, Exambela will be presenting on new challenges and new business models for the European airport industry.

Diversify, Differentiate, Innovate:
Airport Strategies for Success in a New World

This new commentary from Exambela Consulting takes a big picture perspective of the current downturn and identifies what's required for long term success in the global airport business.

Exambela addresses new business models, new challenges for airport CEOs and the three tenets to be addressed in any airport's strategic plan. Several airport CEOs from Brussels, LFV Swedish Airports, London City, Munich, Nice and Vancouver Airport Services contributed to “Diversify, Differentiate, Innovate: Airport Strategies for Success in a New World.”

For further information about this thought piece or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

Exambela 2009 European Airport Leadership Peer Survey

To better understand how different airports compare on'quality of management', Exambela Consulting asked airport leaders themselves what they thought of each other. This peer survey is an update of the 2006 Exambela European Airport leadership survey.

• Exambela Consulting surveyed senior management at leading European airports and asked them to indicate which of their peers they would place among the best performers ('best in class') in terms of the eight different management criteria:
• Whilst surveys of passengers identifying their preferred airport are relatively frequent, it is believed that this is the first time that management of leading European airports have been asked to rate their peers.
• The airport industry is a relatively small and close-knit group, and Exambela expected that managers largely would agree on which airports are among the better managed.

For more information about this survey or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

Global Airport Development, Budapest, November 2008

Exambela Consulting will be chairing a panel discussion on achieving success with airport privatisations consortiums this November at the ICBI Global Airport Development conference in Budapest.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Latest Exambela 'Thought Piece': Making Airport Consortiums Work

Exambela publishes a new ‘thought piece’ for airport consortiums, airport leaders, and airport investors on requirements for success for an airport privatisation consortium.

This important new study looks at the consortiums and joint ventures behind most of the recent airport privatisations. Why they succeed? Why they fail? And the four key success factors for success. Case studies from airport transactions around the world are analysed in detail.

For more information about this ‘thought piece’ or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

Exambela Thought Piece: The Next Step for Leadership in a Changing Airport Industry

Exambela publishes a new ‘thought piece’ on the challenges facing leaders in the global airport industry

This thought provoking report represents some of Exambela's latest thinking on the leadership challenges facing airport CEOs and their investors. Linking an airport's strategy with its management team through value-based objectives along with new airport CEO profiles are covered in this comprehensive "thought piece." Kerrie Mather of Macquarie Airports, Richard Gooding of London City Airport and other airport CEOs also contributed to this report.

For more information about this ‘thought piece’ or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

Exambela European Airport Leadership Peer Survey

To better understand how different airports compare on'quality of management', Exambela Consulting asked airport leaders themselves what they thought of each other.

• Exambela Consulting surveyed senior management at leading European airports and asked them to indicate which of their peers they would place among the best performers (‘best in class’) in terms of the following criteria:
    – Strong Management Team
    – Clear, Pragmatic Strategy
    – Costs 'in Line'
    – Focus on Customers
    – Focus on Quality
• Whilst surveys of passengers identifying their preferred airport are relatively frequent, it is believed that this is the first time that management of leading European airports have been asked to rate their peers.
• The airport industry is a relatively small and close-knit group, and Exambela expected that managers largely would agree on which airports are among the better managed.

For more information about this survey or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

Exambela Thought Piece: Measuring Quality of Management at Airports

Exambela publishes a 'thought piece' on quality of management in the global airport industry and the need for new value-based measures for success.

Improving the Quality of Management in the Global Airport
Industry -- a Re-orientation toward Value

This thought provoking report addresses the following questions for airport executives, airport investors and related industry stakeholders:

• How to measure quality of management in the airport industry?
• Which airports worldwide have been the most profitable -- and the most cost efficient?
• How is value created in the airport industry?
• What are the value-based measures that airport leaders should be using?
• Which airports have been the most effective at developing talent?

For more information about this 'thought piece' or to obtain a copy, contact us at Exambela Consulting at info@exambela.com

French Connect, Courchevel, April 2008

Exambela Consulting will be participating in a panel discussion on airport privatisations this year at French Connect, the French airport / low cost airline forum.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Global Airport Development, Amsterdam, November 2007

Exambela Consulting will be chairing part of the Global Airport Development conference, this year in Amsterdam, November 2007.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Global World Class Airports - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2007

David Feldman will be key speaker at the Global World Class Airports - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2006.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Transfin, Nice, June 2007

David Feldman will be moderator at this year’s Transfin -- Investing In Infrastructure Conference airport stream along with "Deconstructing Recent Deals - To What Extent Is The Airport Sector Over Valued & Exploring Refinancing Risk Concerns".

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

« Assises de la Prospective Aéroportuaire » - Nice, June 2007

David Feldman will presenting Exambela’s point of view on the future of the air transport industry in Europe at the « Assises de la Prospective Aéroportuaire » sponsored by ALFA-ACI and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Exambela at Global Airport Development, Rome, November 2006

David Feldman presents on measuring and improving quality of management in the global airport business in the context of the post-privatisation deal at the ICBI Global Airport Development conference to be held this year in Rome, November 21-23.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

Presentation at ACI Annual Assembly, Athens, June 2006

David Feldman, Managing Partner of Exambela Consulting, presents at ACI Europe Annual Assembly in Athens, June 2006

Presentation was entitled "Are Privatised Airports More Profitable? Do They Operate More Efficiently?"

For more information or a copy of this presentation, contact info@exambela.com

ACI Quality of Service Conference, Abu Dhabi, March 2006

Exambela presents at ACI Quality of Service Conference in Abu Dhabi in March 2006.

Presentation was entitled "Management of Quality / Quality of Management at Airports" and focused on the link between quality of service for passengers/airlines and quality of management at the airport.

For more information or a copy of this presentation, contact info@exambela.com

'Winning Strategies for Airports', October 13, 2005, Munich

In conjunction with the 15th inter airport Europe exhibition in Munich, Insight Media are staging a one day conference entitled 'Winning Strategies For Airport Operators' on Thursday October 13th. David Feldman will be the Moderator of this event.

The conference program will feature a select group of leading CEO's and Airport Directors presenting their strategies for successful development and gaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly commercially driven environment.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com

World Regional Airports Conference, Amsterdam, April 2005

Exambela consulting was present at the World Regional Airports Conference in April 2005 in Amsterdam. David Feldman was moderator for two panel discussions on the themes of customers and innovation at regional airports.

For more information, contact info@exambela.com