AAI conference focuses on sustainable airport planning

July 29, 2019: Top Airports Authority of India (AAI) executives participated in the second edition of a two-day annual conference from July 25-27. The theme for this year’s conference was 'Sustainability for Future Operations, in Financial, Operational and Environmental Domains'.

The conference, inaugurated by Guruprasad Mohapatra, chairman, AAI, is held to apprise the senior leaders of the current business scenario and strategies to achieve corporate goals.

In his welcome address, Anuj Aggarwal, member (HR) highlighted the positive changes in the civil aviation industry which has projected AAI on a rapid growth trajectory. He also mentioned that AAI has to not only focus on generating a healthy stream of profits, but also has to contribute towards nation building while furthering its operations.

Appreciating the work done by the functional and airport heads, Mohapatra encouraged participants to think of newer ways to implement sustainability initiatives, reduce wasteful expenditure, introduce digital transformation and make flying safer for all.

The participants deliberated on sustainable airport planning, addressing environmental challenges, AAI’s role in nation building, digital transformation, future-proofing security, among other topics.