Complimentary Webinar

Date: 20 November 2024, Wednesday
Time: 5pm SGT (LIVE!) 

Join us in this webinar as we bring together top industry leaders to uncover the roadmap for future-ready airports. 

Supported by:

Giulio De Carli
President
Air Tech Italy

Giulio graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic in Milan and is one of the Founding Partners at One Works. He has over 30 years’ experience in the planning and design of transport and aviation related facilities and infrastructures, providing consultancy to airport operating companies and industry related clients, as well as privatisation deals. Most recently, Giulio was awarded the position of President of Air Tech Italy and Scientific Director of magazine DomusAir, an editorial project developed in collaboration with Domus and focuses on airport infrastructures, mobility and related  connection. 

Aldwin Uy
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Aldwin is a Certified Licensed Architect with 23 years of extensive experience in operations, management, design and planning, project and construction management. He further expanded his aviation expertise at Dammam International Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Now serving as the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Aldwin is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering an exceptional customer experience at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

Aldwin Uy has been instrumental in advancing Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) as a “smart airport,” particularly through sustainability-focused initiatives like the implementation of bridge-mounted equipment (BME) technology. This system includes eco-friendly Fixed Power Units (FPU) and Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) services, designed to reduce reliance on diesel-powered auxiliary power units. The FPUs allow aircraft to connect to an electric power source while on the ground, while PCA units deliver pre-conditioned air directly to parked aircraft. This transition to BME is expected to reduce carbon emissions, fuel costs, and noise pollution, benefiting both the environment and the local community.

Other several notable projects at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) focused on operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and customer experience:

1. Skytrax 4-Star Rating and Service Excellence Campaign: Uy helped drive efforts that led to MCIA’s Terminal 2 receiving a 4-star rating from Skytrax, which recognizes high service standards, staff efficiency, and overall passenger experience. Building on this achievement, Uy supports the “Abiba Sugbo” campaign, which encourages public voting for MCIA in the Skytrax “Best Airport Staff” category, aiming to position MCIA as a top airport in customer service globally.
2. ACI Level 1 and Level 2 Customer Accreditations: Uy played an instrumental role in Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) achieving both Level 1 and Level 2 Customer Experience Accreditations from Airports Council International (ACI). His contributions focused on establishing and enhancing a customer-centric approach to airport operations and passenger satisfaction. These actions positioned MCIA as a leader in customer experience, and Uy’s contributions helped it become the first Philippine airport to reach these ACI levels, setting new standards in the country.
3. Architectural and Operational Contributions: Uy’s background as a licensed architect has been valuable in his role, where he has overseen the planning, design, and execution of airport operations and infrastructure projects. His experience includes work at other international airports, which has enriched his approach to enhancing MCIA’s facilities and operational strategies.

Through these projects, Uy has strengthened MCIA’s commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and passenger satisfaction, aligning the airport with global standards.

Ibrahim Mohamed Salleh

Chief Operating Officer

Aerodarat Services Sdn Bhd - a wholly owned subsidary of Malaysia Aviation Group

Ibrahim is currently the COO of AeroDarat Services Sdn Bhd, the ground handling arm of Malaysia Aviation Group since January 2023.  Prior to this he was the CEO of MASkargo having been appointed in 2018.  He has over 30 years of experience of ground and cargo handling in the airline industry including Ground Handling, Cargo and Ground Operations, GSE and Crisis Management. Ibrahim has held senior positions in SATS Limited having been posted in Indonesia as the Chief Operating Officer of PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta TbK in 2016, General Manager Corporate Safety Oversight in Malaysia Airlines in 2015 and SVP Cargo Operations in MASkargo in 2007. Ibrahim holds a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management from Oxford Brooks University and Certificate in Accident Investigation from Cranfield University.  He started his career in the UK Civil Service in 1989 and joined Malaysia Airlines in 1992.

Steven Dickson
Managing Partner
Skylight Aviation
(moderator)

Steven has been the Managing Partner of Skylight Aviation since 2012.  With his global experience and having held director roles in Customer Experience, Operations Control, Ground Operations and General Management, Steven leads Skylight’s innovative and client-focused practice.

Prior to founding Skylight Aviation, Steven held executive roles for several leading airlines, including as Group Head of Ground and Inflight Operations for AirAsia Group, Group Head of Operations for Jetstar Group and Operations General Manager for easyJet.

Steven was a founding member of the vivaAerobus team in Mexico as Director Ground Operations and he later went on to lead the establishment of Jetstar Japan, AirAsia India and the creation of Africa’s newest airline: Green Africa Airways.