ACI World Report - June 2011 - Airports Council International

ACI World Report - June 2011
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Two AMPAP Gateway Courses at Opposite Ends of the Globe in May
In the first week of May, the Global ACI-ICAO Airport
Management Professional Accreditation Programme
(AMPAP) was invited to deliver its gateway course, Air
Transport System, at Australia’s Gold Coast Airport. Twenty
participants from nine airports, including Tonga and Vanuatu
took part in this entry course, which constitutes the first of
six sessions in the AMPAP curriculum.
As an addition to the course curriculum, the group had the Particpants at the ATS course in Gold Coast, Australia
pleasure of meeting Mr. Dennis Chant, Managing Director of Queensland Airports Ltd., who gave a special
address to the class about the unique challenges faced by the airport industry in the Queensland region.
Course instructor, Mr. Jean-Marc Trottier remarked, “Mr. Chant’s address highlighted salient industry
concerns and corresponded seamlessly with our course content. Participants were certainly able to draw
parallels from his speech during the presentation of their group work.”
In the following week and at the opposite end of the globe,
an identical session of the AMPAP gateway course was
hosted in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, by the State Secretariat for
Economic Development of the Minas Gerais Government.
Airport executives from seven nations convened in Brazil
and were joined by several provincial officials responsible
for economic development and infrastructure. The seniorlevel
participation during this session acted as a catalyst for
Participants at the ATS course in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
stimulating classroom discussions which underscored the pivotal role that airports play in regional growth
and prosperity. Course instructor, Mr. Paul Behnke noted, “We were particularly pleased to have our hosts
provide a detailed briefing on the Minas Gerais Airport Master Plan. Of course, this included an overview of
their preparations for hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the impact this will have on the region.”
The week in Brazil also provided an opportunity for Programme Graduates (IAPs) to reinforce their active
involvement in the AMPAP community. Mr. Ramesh Ghir, IAP and 2010 Class Valedictorian, dedicated time
from his demanding schedule as CEO of Cheddi Jagan International Airport to act as a panel judge for group
presentations. This along with the presence of course instructor, Mr. Michael Rodyniuk, IAP and COO of the
Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation, emphasized the important role of IAPs in the delivery and
continued growth of the Programme.
The AMPAP Air Transport System gateway course is offered several times per year. For scheduling and
registration, click here8.