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How did business objectives changed for Bangalore International Airport in 2020?

Cash management - I learnt that that's the key, while not over-leveraging debt. One should continue to be optimistic and fundraise to ensure that debt surveys are never a challenge.

Bhaskar Rao, Chief Financial Officer, Bangalore International Airport

New opportunities: Rethinking the airport business model

In every risk, there's a chance. There are investors who see now that there's a good chance to build up a solid airport portfolio which balances out the seasonalities, any upcoming pandemic or other crisis.

Catrin Drawer, Associate Partner, Head of Regions; Africa, Indian Ocean, Iraq & Jordan, Lufthansa Consulting

Airports and climate risks: challenges and opportunities

In the U.S., adverse weather conditions caused about 6% of domestic flights in 2017 to be delayed. And we also found that exposure to flooding and sea level rise is likely to be the most chronic or long-term risk, notably beyond 2050.

Paul Munday, Associate Director – Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist, Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings

How is the future airport design being shaped?

You need to look at some of the key indicators that happened before Covid-19 to understand how airports will shape up in the future.

Matthew Butters, Aviation Director, Pascall+Watson

How can airports prepare for 2021?

Airlines and airports are trying to dial their businesses up and down to tune themselves to what the demands truly are so that they can manage their revenue and running costs.

Andrew Gibson, Global Solutions Director - Aviation, Jacobs