The growth in both passenger movements and air cargo over the coming decades is one of the greatest challenges facing the global air traffic management community. Investment into new airports and runways will go some way to addressing the capacity shortfall, yet the dynamics and pressures of the industry are far more complex.

What are the likely technological changes in the industry in the foreseeable future? How do we balance demand with sustainability? Can we incorporate new technologies in a safe and controlled manner? How do we build an operating environment to anticipate and accommodate future aircraft types? The role of air traffic management at any level – airport, national, regional or global – cannot be underestimated.

The Global Air Traffic Management Conference and Exhibition – a feature of the Dubai Airshow – will bring together the leading minds and experts in the industry to tackle many of these issues. Many of the speakers and panellists have given their expert view here on the road ahead.