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SMi proudly presents its 6th annual Military Airlift: Rapid Reaction and Tanker Operations conference. Taking place in the first week of December and following on from sell-out events in Rome in 2007, Seville in 2008 and Frankfurt in 2009, Military Airlift 2010 will once again bring together an impressive line up of senior military officers, key policy makers, leading aircraft manufacture and airlift charter companies. This year the conference will feature a special focus on airlift operations ranging from recent humanitarian engagements in Haiti to tactical airlift in Afghanistan. Attend the conference and hear the latest from EU and NATO airlift agencies on their efforts to achieve greater levels of collaboration and cooperation. Incorporating a tanker theme, the conference will also feature case studies from MRTT and tanker pilots currently active in Afghanistan, as well as an impartial update on the USAF KC-X programme.

Discuss these issues and more with the people you want to meet from the airlift community.

This conference also comes with an opportunity to visit:

 On the morning of the 8th December delegates will have the opportunity to visit Papa Air Base, Hungary.

In November 2007 Papa was selected to host 3 NATO C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, now under the operational command of the newly established Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW). Papa Air Base is located close to the Northern edge of the Bakony Hills in Veszprem County, Hungary. Launched in 2009, the HAW is an integral part of the Strategic Airlift Consortium (SAC), created in September 2006 to serve the strategic airlift requirements of members, in addition to fulfilling a support role for a variety of NATO, EU and UN missions.

The Site Visit is free to all delegates. Coach transport will be available; numbers are limited.

Hosted by: NATO Airlift Management Agency & Heavy Airlift Wing

 Click here to find out more about the Papa Air Base site visit

Why should you attend this event?

Assess the latest International and European programme updates; including the A400M, A330M and KC-X  Identify the most-up-to-date capabilities  Review the lessons learned from airlift operations in Iraq and Afghanistan Listen to multinational and coalition case studies Interact with distinguished international speakers and attendees Fully understand the role of airlift in humanitarian missions Talk to the people that you want to meet from the airlift community

Hear keynote addresses from:

Major General Margaret Woodward, Commander, 17th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, United States Air Force	Air Chief Brigadier General Wolfgang Katter, Chief of Staff, Austrian Air Force	Brigadier General Philippe Gasnot, Commander, Military Transport Command, French Air Force	Brigadier General Mark Dillon, Commander, 86th Airlift Wing, United States Air Force*

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Major General (Ret’d) Thomas Kane, Vice President Defence and Government Programmes, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings
• Colonel Christian Schmidt, Director, Movement Coordination Centre Europe
• Colonel Nicholas Barsby, Material Flow Project Team Leader, UK MOD
• Colonel Jennifer Thompson, Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE
• Colonel John Zazworsky, Commander, SAC Heavy Airlift Wing, United States Air Force
• Colonel Bob Dawson (Ret'd), Former Tanker Pilot, USAF, Vice Chairman, Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group
• Wing Commander Simon Edwards, Officer in Command, 99 Squadron, Royal Air Force
• Wing Commander (Ret’d) Andrew Brookes, Director, The Air League, UK
• Lieutenant Colonel Brad Graff, AMD Commander, US Northern Command 
• Lieutenant Colonel Claes Parkner, Air Component Command and Requirements, Swedish Armed Forces
• Lieutenant Colonel Sperandio M.D., C-130 Medevac Module, Austrian Air Force
• Squadron Leader Anil Cherain, Aeromedical Evacuation Control Centre, Royal Air Force
• Graeme Basson, Deputy Chief, Movement Control Section, United Nations
• Gunnar Borch, General Manager, NATO Airlift Management Agency
• László Szarvas, Deputy General Manager, NATO Airlift Management Agency
• Philippe Martou, Deputy Chief of Aviation Service, UN World Food Programme
• Laurent Donnet, Project Officer for Deployment Issues, European Defence Agency
• Manfred Siegl, C-130 Procurement Specifications, Austrian Air Force
• Peter Scoffham, Vice-President Defence Capability Marketing, Airbus Military
• Tim Butler, Senior Test Pilot, A330M MRTT Flight Test Programme, Airbus Military
• Maxim Kloushin, Head of Munich Office, Polet Airlines
• Senior Representative, European Air Transport Command

* Subject to final confirmation

Who should attend?

Rapid Response Cargo Air Delivery Air Refuelling  Air Mobility Aircraft Manufacturers Air Expert, Strategy Department Cargo Charter Analyst

Systems Engineers Chief, Aviation Unit Project Officer VP Transport & Mission Aircraft Defence Capability Marketing Director Movement Operations Transport and Medical Evacuations

Military Airlift: Rapid Reaction and Tanker Operations 2010 will be busy and vibrant. With a number of exhibition opportunities, Military Airlift is the perfect platform for companies to showcase their products and services to delegates and speakers. Meet with senior industry suppliers to get ideas and contacts and see how their latest products can enhance your airlift capabilities. 

 Attendees at the 2009 conference included:

German Air Force Command 21st Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, United States Air Force Headquarters US Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany SAC Heavy Airlift Wing, United States Air Force Movement Coordination Centre, Europe European Air Transport Command EU Military Staff French Forces Royal Air Force, UK IPOA NATO Airlift Management Agency EADS North America Chapman Freeborn

Northrop Grumman US Marine Corps Remote Medical Solutions International (RMSI) NATO International Staff US Africa Command Volga-Dnepr, UK National Air Cargo, Middle East European Defence Agency United Nations International Committee of the Red Cross NAMSA Airbus Military

Some feedback from Military Airlift 2009:

No matter how good the advance literature is, you never know how relevant these events are until you get there. This one was relevant to my interest & very well put together with a high class of presenter. Thanks!

Looking forward to next year!

'A very informative conference'

'This seminar gave a great opportunity to meet a wide range of major acts in the field of air transportation'

'A well organised & very rewarding conference. The speaker line-up are transportation leaders in their fields & this event is a ‘must-attend’ to keep pace with developments in the military transportation marketplace'

'Glad we came, a good 1st conference for us!'

'A great job, well done & thanks! Overall a good variety of speakers that cover the  goals of the conference'

'Good to see strong support from the US & Europe, very good networking opportunities!'

'It has been a perfect event, everything was well planned & organised, well done!'

Venue details

NH Danube City Hotel, Vienna
Wagramer Strasse 21, 1220 Vienna, Austria
Tel: +43 1 260 200   Fax: +43 1 260 20 20   Email: nhdanubecity@nh-hotels.com

Stylish ambience, excellent food, modern technical equipment and comfort are just some of the distinctive hallmarks of NH Danube City in Vienna.The hotel is situated on the Danube island, which boasts a wide range of sports and recreational activities. The Donauzentrum, Vienna's largest shopping centre is just a short walk away.

Positioned in the centre of the business district, an area that includes Donaucity, the Austria Centre Vienna and the United Nations building, the hotel is ideally located for business travellers. An increasing number of international companies are moving into this thriving district of Vienna to develop new markets.

The hotel is just a 15 minute metro ride from the center of Vienna. Whether for business, shopping, sightseeing or culture, NH Danube City is the ideal base for business travellers and those simply looking to relax and enjoy this wonderful city.

The NH Danube City in Vienna is a modern and elegant business hotel designed and fitted out to meet all the needs of business travelers.

**Special Delegate Rates are Available**