UK Airport Infrastructure Forum 2025 | 8 July 2025 - Pinsent Masons, London

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Registration and refreshments
08:45  to  09:30
Morning chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30  to  09:40
Speaker:
Jane Thompson. Deputy Chair; Director - Sustainable Aviation. British Aviation Group; ICF.
Part 1: Unlocking growth through airport development – latest updates on airport policy and the progress with expansion plans underway
09:40  to  11:45
Enabling industry growth by delivering airport development and meeting net zero ambitions
09:40  to  10:05
Speaker:
Tim Walder. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Increasing capacity to meet future passenger demands and improving airport resilience
10:05  to  10:30
  • Key considerations when delivering a transformational plan that enhances capacity
  • Implementing phased construction to reduce environmental impacts while ensuring successful project delivery
  • New commercial and investment opportunities unlocked by passenger growth
Speaker:
Jonathan Deegan. NRP Programme Lead. Gatwick Airport.
Morning networking and refreshments
10:30  to  11:00
Panel Discussion: What does Heathrow expansion mean for growth beyond the South-East? Plans for enhancing regional capacity and connectivity
11:00  to  11:45
  • The role of regional airport development in supporting the local economy and investment
  • What are the new opportunities created by wider connectivity across the UK?
  • Delivering improved links to key regional hubs – developing an holistic approach to airport connectivity
  • Creating capacity for new flight routes to extend catchment areas and access global markets
Speakers:
Andrew Bell. CEO. Regional & City Airports.
Sarah Spink. Strategic Partnerships Lead. Midlands Connect.
Josh Male. Senior Policy Adviser – UK Competitiveness. CBI.
Daniel Jones. Board Member. British Aviation Group.
Part 2: Best approaches to reducing environmental impact of airports while driving development forward
11:45  to  14:50
Improving airport sustainability – practical strategies for decarbonising infrastructure while enabling growth
11:45  to  12:10
  • What do sustainable airports look like?
  • Aligning net zero requirements with airport development - how can airports expand while reducing carbon emissions
  • Integrating on-site renewable energy solutions to ensure clean energy supply
Speakers:
Jack Ravenscroft. Sustainability & Carbon Manager. Newcastle International Airport.
Adam Ewart. Planning Manager. Newcastle International Airport.
The implementation of alternative fuels – identifying the infrastructure needed to support zero-emissions flights
12:10  to  12:35
  • Enabling fast roll-out of required infrastructure to meet the needs of future operations
  • The implications of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate on airport facilities
  • Delivering fuelling infrastructure to introduce hydrogen and electric aircraft into airports
Speaker:
Helen Leadbetter. Zero Emissions Flight Lead. Civil Aviation Authority.
Networking lunch
12:35  to  13:35
Afternoon chair’s welcome
13:35  to  13:40
Speaker:
Tim Walder. Deputy Chair. British Aviation Group.
Planning for airport infrastructure – upcoming changes to planning routes and next steps to accelerate the consenting process
13:40  to  14:05
  • How will the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and other recent planning changes affect the consenting process for future airport infrastructure?
  • Other proposals to speed up the consenting and delivery of airport infrastructure
  • The impact of proposed changes to judicial review procedures on major airport infrastructure projects
Speaker:
Robbie Owen. Partner. Pinsent Masons.
Panel discussion: Ensuring the successful delivery of airport expansion – what is needed to turn development plans into reality?
14:05  to  14:50
  • Where is investment needed the most to enable airport growth?
  • Demonstrating how the delivery of new airport infrastructure generates economic and social benefits
  • Balancing sustainability with the demand for expansion
  • Identifying the biggest challenges faced by airports when implementing development plans
Speakers:
Nick Platts. Managing Director. Luton Rising.
Mike Hardaker. Chief Asset and Development Officer. Manchester Airport Group.
Amy Smith. Managing Director (Interim). Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Jacqui Johnson. Board Member; Aviation Director. British Aviation Group; CPC Project Services.
Afternoon networking and refreshments
14:50  to  15:20
Part 3: Successfully maximising airport capacity, improving supply chain, and adopting the latest innovations
15:20  to  16:35
Leveraging existing assets to overcome space constraints and maximise current capacity
15:20  to  15:45
  • Best strategies for optimising the use of existing infrastructure – improving airfield and terminal layout
  • Minimal interventions that can improve the capability of airport facilities
  • Delivering greater capacity without increasing airport size
Speaker:
Helen Teschauer. Commercial Director. London City Airport.
Strengthening and diversifying the UK supply chain for sustainable growth
15:45  to  16:10
  • Collaborating with local stakeholders to ensure a more sustainable and resilient supply chain
  • Enhancing SME engagement and supporting their long-term growth
  • Aligning supply chain objectives to progress toward a sustainable future 
Speaker:
Isabelle Liu. Supply Chain Manager. Heathrow Airport.
Integrating new technologies that are improving passenger experience and aircraft mobility
16:10  to  16:35
  • Applying AI for transforming airport operations and tracking passengers flow
  • Using innovative digital tools to better process passenger information
  • The progress with implementing advanced air mobility solutions at airports
Speakers:
Cheryl McNall. Jacobs.
Calum Jack. Jacobs.
Chair’s closing remarks
16:35  to  16:40
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:40  to  17:40

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