Speaker Biograghy: David is Managing Director - Corporate Real Estate for Delta Air Lines at its world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. He has responsibility for Delta's entire airport and off-airport properties functions worldwide, which includes over 230 domestic cities and 120 international locations. His off-airport property responsibilities include Delta's world headquarters; reservations call centres, data centres, aircraft maintenance bases, hangars and cargo facilities, as well as other office and support facilities throughout the system. A native of Connecticut, David received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree in 1986 from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1987. He also received an MBA (Finance) from Auburn University in 1988.


Day 1 - 25 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

09:40 - 10:10 - Airlines and airports working together to meet capital infrastructure needs
Synopsis: SLC is launching a $1.8 billion terminal redevelopment programme. Over the last three, airport staff have worked with airline representatives to identify the capital needs and the best solution for implementation of a comprehensive rebuilding programme that includes new rental car facilities, a parking garage, terminal and gates, as well as associated roadways and airfield improvements. No protests or challenges were received from any airline or other stakeholder during the approval process. An affordable plan of finance was created that results in low costs for the airlines and a facility that meets the needs of the future.

Audience will learn:

• Common goals should be identified to ensure that there is a single vision for success
• A collaborative process should be developed to identify options and share information
• Require consultants to be industry experts and have real-time experience in problem-solving
• Allow enough time to fully evaluate the planning options and understand the impacts of each possible outcome
• Make sure all options are evaluated for cost effectiveness, and the financial impacts are understood by all stakeholders