The airport industry of today faces multifaceted challenges and this course will equip current and future leaders with skills to understand complex problems and identify relevant opportunities and their implications for airports now and in the future. Supported by Cranfield’s world-class expertise and large-scale research facilities, you will immerse in and discuss leading initiatives to bring about meaningful sustainable transformations; and reflect on their policy, business and technical implications.

This course is delivered in partnership with Airports Council International (ACI World) and it is available as an elective for the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP). Registrations are administered by ACI World.

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At a glance

  • Dates
    • 19 - 23 Apr 2027
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost

    Least developed countries: USD 3500

    ACI Member/World Business Partner: USD 3700

    Non-ACI Member: USD 3900

    For booking enquiries and to register, please visit the ACI website 

What you will learn

This course blends seminars with Cranfield University experts in leading topics, with unique immersive and interactive experiences using Cranfield cutting-edge facilities, that will contribute to the development of a new perspective on airport management in a more sustainable world.

Core content

Seminars

  • Digitalisation and emerging technologies,

  • The future of flying – aircraft technologies and operations,

  • Is net-zero the destination? Climate change and beyond,

  • Geopolitics and consumer behaviour,

  • Adapting to changing business models,

  • Seamless passenger experience for everyone.

Immersive and Interactive Experiences

  • An Industry in Transformation I: Sustainability and uncrewed air transport,

  • An Industry in Transformation II: Digital control, clean fuels and designing for the future,

  • Discussion Panel: Fragmentation or harmonisation? Implications for airports,

  • Problem-Solving Workshop: Flexibility to address uncertainty.

Highlights

  • You will have a unique opportunity to experience the latest research on digitalisation and artificial intelligence, passenger experience, hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, uncrewed air transport and advance air mobility, among other key topic areas, exploring Cranfield University facilities, such as the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre, the Aerospace Integration Research Centre and Cranfield's Global Research Airport.
  • The course includes a delegation dinner to network with Cranfield and invited experts, alongside fellow participants from around the world, in a unique picturesque British setting.

Who should attend

This course is directed to leaders in senior management positions in civilian or military airports globally, as well as professionals in sustainability related roles in airport operators and airport planning and management organisations. The course is also offered as an elective for current participants of the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP).

Partnerships

This course is delivered in partnership with Airports Council International.

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Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be found here.

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.


Location and travel

Cranfield University is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

For further location and travel details

Location address

Cranfield University
College Road
Cranfield
Bedford 
MK43 0AL

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.