AMPAP elective for AMPAP participants, graduates, and Senior Management
Delivery: On-site classroom at CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY, UK
Available languages: English
Duration: 5 days
The airport industry of today faces multifaceted challenges and this course will equip current and future leaders with skills to understand complex problems and identify relevant opportunities and their implications for airports now and in the future. Supported by Cranfield’s world-class expertise and large-scale research facilities, you will immerse in and discuss leading initiatives to bring about meaningful sustainable transformations; and reflect on their policy, business and technical implications.
Course content
This course blends seminars with Cranfield University experts in leading topics, with unique immersive and interactive experiences using Cranfield cutting-edge facilities, that will contribute to the development of a new perspective on airport management in a more sustainable world.
Seminars
- Digitalisation and emerging technologies
- The future of flying – aircraft technologies and operations
- Is net-zero the destination? Climate change and beyond
- Geopolitics and consumer behaviour
- Adaptation to changing business models
- Seamless passenger experience for everyone
Immersive and interactive experiences
- An industry in transformation I: Sustainability and uncrewed air transport
- An industry in transformation II: Digital control, clean fuels and designing for the future
- Discussion Panel: Fragmentation or harmonisation? Implications for airports
- Problem-solving Workshop: Flexibility to address uncertainty
Highlights
You will have a unique opportunity to experience the latest research on digitalization and artificial intelligence, passenger experience, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, uncrewed air transport and advance air mobility, among other key topic areas, exploring Cranfield University facilities, such as the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre, the Aerospace Integration Research Centre and Cranfield's Global Research Airport.
The course includes a delegation dinner to network with Cranfield and invited experts, alongside fellow participants from around the world, in a unique picturesque British setting.
Upcoming sessions
| Dates | Location | Least Developed Countries Price | Regular Price (AMPAP Graduates) | Regular Price (AELP Graduates) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20-24 2026 | Cranfield University, United Kingdom | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | Register |
Do you have any questions? Contact us at ampap@aci.aero.
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