How Can You Take Action Today To Maximise Fuel Efficiency In All Areas?
Researched With & Produced For The Following Industries!
- International Aviation – Cargo & Passenger
- Oil Producers & Distributors
- Bio-fuel & Synthetic Fuel Producers
- Aerospace Manufacturers
- Engine Manufacturers
| 8.30 |
Coffee & Registration |
| 8.45 |
Chair’s Opening Remarks And Welcome |
Richard Altmad, Chief Executive, CAAFI
OPENING INDUSTRY PANEL SESSION – UNDERSTANDING THE KEY DRIVERS
| 9.00 |
Delivering A Unified Approach To Sustainable Aviation Fuel In Terms Of 1. Short Term Fuel Conservation And 2. Preparing For The Future Implementation Of Cost Effective Bio & Synthetic Fuel Blends |
- Sharing best practice, top line lessons - what can the industry do immediately to help airlines reduce fuel consumption?
- Where is the latest research on cost effective alternative fuels heading?
- Understanding the cost drivers – there is no point in alternative fuels that burden the airline – it’s all about cost
- What are the time scales for drop in and alternative fuels?
Hal Calomvokis, Strategic Planning, Easy Jet
Renzo Galuppo Fernandes, Advanced Design Senior Manager, Aerodynamics, Embraer
Chris Lewis, Company Specialist (Fuels, Lubricants and associated technologies), Rolls Royce
| 9.45 |
Questions & Discussion |
| SHARING INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE ON
IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES TO REDUCE OPERATIONAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION
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FUEL EFFICIENCY CASE STUDY 1 – In-flight Operations
| 10.00 |
Evaluating The Proven Fuel And Cost Savings To Be Made Through Efficient In-Flight Operations Including Optimized Routing And Weight Saving Measures |
- Examining techniques for effectively mapped flight plans- keeping constant contact with the pilot to ensure the close monitoring of fuel consumption
- Making sure that flight patterns minimise the fuel needed for the journey using the optimum route
- Extending descent time to reduce the amount of fuel burnt in landing
- Investigating weight saving measures
Helge Hafstad, Director Of Environment, SAS
| 10.20 |
Questions & Discussion |
FUEL EFFIECIENCY CASE STUDY 2 – EFFICIENT TAXIING
| 10.30 |
Assessing opportunities to reduce fuel consumption through optimised flight plans |
- Increasing efficiency by making flight plans more airfield and route specific
- Route and fleet analysis to identify possible optimisation potential
- Limitations of the optimisation potential
Patrick Haller, Fuel Conservation Manager, Thomsonfly
| 10.50 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 11.00 |
Networking Refreshment Break In The Exhibition Showcase Area |
CASE STUDY
| 11.30 |
Practical Session Examining Flight Testing Of Biofuels By Virgin Atlantic |
- Assessing Modification Costs
- What time scales are we looking at?
- What will the unit costs be?
- How Does Algae compare in terms of energy efficiency?
- Is there security of supply?
- How will the infrastructure be affected?
Sian Foster, Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Manager, VIRGIN ATLANTIC
| 11.55 |
Questions & Discussion |
CASE STUDY
| 12.00 |
KLM Climate Action Plan/ Biofuels |
Maarten Koopmans, Head of Airport & Environmental Strategy, KLM
| 12.20 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 12.30 |
Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area |
INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY PANEL
| 14.00 |
Projecting Upcoming Regulations That May Add To Fuel Operation Costs Or The Development And Certification Of Alternative Fuels |
A: International Regulation
- Examining Certification and implementation of future fuels
- Understanding the certification process and approach of governing bodies
B: European Regulation
- Examining the extent to which emissions tax will affect the aviation industry on a global scale
- Should airlines be looking for an alternative fuel to avoid the impact of emissions tax
Klaus Broichhausen – Chairman Of The Board - Bauhaus Luftfahrt
Richard Altman – Chief Executive - CAAFI
| 14.40 |
Questions & Discussion |
| COMPARING THE RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF COMPETING ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS
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EXPLORING THE COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF COAL BASED SYNTHETIC FUELS
| 15.00 |
Evaluating The Commercial Viability Of Coal Based Synthetic Fuels Including Financial And Time Scale Projections |
- Understanding the latest coal based synthetic fuel development
- Evaluating performance and fuel efficiency benefits
- Investigating security of supply and time scales
- Examining what engine alterations would need to be made and how much this would cost
- Does it meet specification requirements?
John Fitton, Technical Services Director, SASOL
| 15.20 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 15.30 |
Afternoon Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area |
| EXPLORING THE COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF BIOMASS DERIVED FUELS |
| 16.00 |
Biofuels And Environmental Sustainability For Aviation: Is It Possible? The Implementation Of A Green Airport Model |
- Utilizing all bio based materials to use for fuel
- Evaluating the potential for woodchips, plant matter and waste to provide alternatives which don’t compete with the food supply
- Identifying locations and sources of potential fuels supplies in order to establish where refineries will be based and implement transport systems
- Projecting the unit costs and engine modification costs
Grazia Zanin, Research Director, Baylor Institute
| 16.30 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 16.40 |
Assessing And Addressing The Safety And Specifications Of Biomass Fuels To Establish Commercial Viability & Timescales |
- To what extent do biomass fuels meet current specifications?
- How much more testing is required to gain certification?
Tim Edwards, Air Force Research Laboratory/Propulsion Directorate, U. S. Air Force
| 17.10 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 17.20 |
Evaluating Results Of Biofuels Testing To Date And Evaluating Current And Future Biofuels Global Availability And Supply |
- Evaluating the competition with food stocks
- Examining different materials suitable for biomass conversion
- Identifying ideal plantation locations
- Do the locations ideal for crops have suitable political infrastructure to support production and supply?
Max Shauck, Chairman, Baylor Institute For Air Science and Chief Science Advisor, Green Flight International
| 17.50 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 18.00 |
Chair’s Closing Remarks & Close Of Day One |
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| 8.30 |
Coffee & Registration |
| 8.45 |
Chair’s Opening Remarks And Welcome |
Doris Schröcker, DG Energy and Transport, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
OPENING KEY NOTE PANEL SESSION
| 9.00 |
Taking The Lead From NASA And The US Military - Looking For Guidance On Developments In The Commercial Aviation Industry Over The Next 5 Years |
- What technology is suitable for the commercial industry?
- What do they see as the most viable fuel Option?
- What operational fuel saving technology could be transferable to commercial airlines?
Dan Bulzan, Associate Principal Investigator for Combustion, NASA Subsonics Fixed Wing Project
Jeff Braun, Fuel Certification Office, US Air Force
| 9.45 |
Questions & Discussion |
| EXPLORING THE COMMERCIAL VIABILITY OF 2ND GENERATION BIOFUELS |
CASE STUDY
| 09.55 |
Projecting The Costs, Technical Performance And Viability Of Bio-fuels To Establish Implementation Time Scales And Commercial Viability |
- How closely does the fuel meet required specification for function and safety?
- Clarifying energy discrepancies, how much will be needed
- Identifying how best to manage the corrosive elements of bio-derived fuel
- How will it be transported to site
Tim Bingham, Technical Director, Air BP
| 10.25 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 10.35 |
Evaluating The Development Levels, And Availability Of Algae Derived Biofuels |
- How close are we to developing a viable fuel?
- Investigating the availability and manufacturing capabilities
- Identifying prime development locations
Peter van den Dorpel, Chief Operating Officer, Algaelink
| 11.05 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 11.15 |
Morning refreshments |
| 11.45 |
Opportunities And Challenges Of Alternative Fuels For Aero Gas Turbines |
- How new aircraft design may influence the type of fuel that can be used
- Looking to manufacturers to see how the life expectancy of the aircraft will affect developments in fuel technology
Chris Lewis, Company Specialist (Fuels, Lubricants and associated technologies), Rolls Royce
| 12.15 |
Questions & Discussion |
CASE STUDY
| 12.25 |
Reviewing The Potential Implementation Costs And Issues Of Implementing Alternative Fuels With Existing Technology |
Renzo Galuppo Fernandes, Advanced Design Senior Manager, Aerodynamics, Embraer
| 12.55 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 13.05 |
Networking Lunch Served In The Exhibits Area |
| 14.05 |
Investigating The Impact Of Alternative Alternative Aviation Fuel From An Engine Manufacturers Perspective |
Dr Tim Held, GE Aviation Fuels Specialist, GE
| 14.35 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 14.45 |
Identifying and Examining The Safety Concerns of Using LNG In Order To Establish Time Scales And Suitability |
- Evaluating how well LNG meets with current specification
- How will it be transported safely?
- How well does LNG operate within existing technology?
- What is the availability, and sustainability of LNG?
Robert Midgley, Technology Manager, Aviation Fuels, Shell Aviation Lmited
| 15.15 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 15.25 |
Afternoon Refreshments in Networking Area |
CLOSING KEYNOTE PANEL
| 15.55 |
Comparing And Contrasting The Different Fuel Opportunities In To Assess The Most Viable Options For The Future |
- Identifying the key financial, sustainability, safety and implementation issues for each type
- Establishing which fuel will be easiest to implement with minimal engine and system modifications
- Which technology is closest to reaching a real alternative solution?
- How to plan for your future fleet investments
Sebastien Remy, Head of Business & Program Support Engineering, Airbus
Graham Ellis, Business Manager for Renewable Energy & Chemicals, UOP, A Honeywell Company
| 16.25 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 16.35 |
Chairman’s Closing Remarks & End Of Conference |
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| Virgin Atlantic joins speaker line up to present biofuel flight case study . . More |
Richard Altman, Executive Director, Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative, CAAFI
Suresh Baliga, MD UK & Europe, Air India
Jeff Braun, Fuel
Certification Office, U.S. Air Force
Tim Bingham, Technical Director, BP
Klaus Broichhausen, Chairman Of The Board, Bauhaus Luftfahrt
Dan Bulzan, Associate Principal Investigator For Combustion, Nasa Subsonics Fixed Wing Project, NASA
Hal Calamvokis, Strategic Planning Manager, Easy Jet
Dave Daggett, Technology Leader, Boeing
Tim Edwards, Air Force Research Laboratory/Propulsion Directorate, U. S. Air Force
Rob Midgley, Global Technology Manager, Shell
John Fitton, Technical Services Director, SASOL
Sian Foster, Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Manager, Virgin Atlantic Airways
Helge Hafstad, Director Flight Support & Environment, SAS
Maarten Koopmans,
Head of Airport & Environmental Strategy, KLM
Michel Laverne, Director Environment, Airfrance
Chris Lewis, Fuels Specialist, Rolls Royce
Ian Ludlow, Director Of Engineering And Maintenance, Thompsonfly
Decio Pullin, Advanced Design Senior Manager - Aerodynamics, Embraer
Sebastien Remy, Head Of Business And Programme Support, Airbus
Max Shauck, Chief Science Advisor, Greenflight International
Rodrigo Silva e Souza, Airline Market.- Sr. Manager Product Strategy, Embraer
Grazia Zanin, Research Director, Baylor Institute
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