The next chapter in airport transformation - PTE special

The latest episode of Altitude comes from Passenger Terminal Expo (PTE), the global gathering of the people shaping the future of airports. From infrastructure and sustainability to digital transformation and passenger experience, we speak to airport industry leaders from across the world working to meet rising demand and new expectations.

✈️ Luke Bugeja, CEO of Ferrovial Airports, explains how airports are moving beyond passenger processing to become vibrant hubs for entire communities, with retail, hotels, entertainment and more integrated into the experience.

✈️ Javier Echave, Chief Operating Officer at Heathrow, shares what it takes to run one of the world’s busiest hubs, where more than 400 organisations must work together seamlessly every day.

✈️ Tim Walder of the British Aviation Group explores the global opportunities for UK aviation, driven by strengths in design, sustainability and innovation.

✈️ Steve Hathaway from Searidge Technologies discusses the shift from siloed systems to integrated data platforms, enabling smarter, real-time decision-making across airport operations.

✈️ Dr Victoria from Dublin City University highlights how airports are becoming centres of urban and economic activity, and why a more holistic approach to sustainability is essential.

✈️ Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, outlines how major investment is unlocking capacity and driving significant economic growth across the region.

✈️ Albert van Veen, CIO at Vancouver Airport, introduces the idea of “bytes before bricks”, showing how technology can unlock capacity gains without the need for large-scale physical expansion.

You can also watch an on demand version of the livestream on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NatsAero