Registration

December 12th, 08:30

Peres Center for Peace & Innovation

Kedem St 132, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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Welcome To IAC

Israel is experiencing one of the most challenging periods in its history. The aviation industry faces an unprecedented global challenge. The combination of commercial aviation operating in a prolonged threatened environment leads the Israel Aviation Conference, organized by the Pilots’ Association, to address a topic never before explored on the world stage.

Israel Aviation Conference 2024  
The 4th Israeli Aviation Conference: Invitation to a Key Event

This year’s conference, to be held on December 12, 2024, takes place under the shadow of the Iron Swords War. The continued operation of the aviation industry in a long-term threatened region is an unprecedented global event in modern aviation history. It requires real-time operational and commercial adjustments, cooperation, and preparation for an uncertain future.

The upcoming conference, focusing on “Aviation in Wartime,” is the leading aviation event in the Middle East. We invite our valued partners to participate and help us create a significant event addressing a critical issue for the future of aviation in Israel.

The conference will host international aviation figures and key decision-makers from Israel and the region to discuss the major challenges of this period. Topics will include commercial collaborations in the current aviation era, incorporating both military and civilian considerations, and how they intersect in the aviation world.

The involvement of various companies and stakeholders enables us, as an established professional association, to organize this important gathering at this time. Airlines from Israel and abroad, aircraft manufacturers, weapons industries, government and regulatory bodies from Israel and the world, as well as entities from the aviation sector and related fields, will be part of the conference.

SPONSORS

PLATINUM
EL AL

GOLD
ISRAIR

SILVER
BOEING
LOCKHEED MARTIN

BRONZE
ARKIA
IATA

SPEAKERS

Joshua Shani

Chief Executive
Lockheed Martin Israel
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Kobi Zussman

Country Manager Israel
IATA
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Uri Sirkis

Country Manager Israel
IATA
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Agenda

08:30 – Gatharing: 

08:30 – Arrival and Registration
09:15 – Conference Opening:
Chairman of the Israeli Airline Pilots Association – Midan Bar
Commander of the Israeli Air Force, Major General – Tomer Bar

09:45 – 1:1 Sessions:

  • How to Stay Competitive in a Limited Competition Market
    El Al Airlines CEO – Dina Ben Tal
  • Aviation Security During Wartime
    Israir Airlines CEO – Uri Sirkis
  • The Importance of National Airlines in Israel
    Arkia Airlines CEO – Oz Berlowitz
  • The Fragility of Civil Aviation

10:15 – From Israeli Aviation to Aviation in Israel

  • Maximizing the Boeing 737 Max
  • Aviation, Government, and Economy
  • The Israeli Flight Awards

09:45 – 1:1 Sessions:

  • How to Stay Competitive in a Limited Competition Market
    El Al Airlines CEO – Dina Ben Tal
  • Aviation Security During Wartime
    Israir Airlines CEO – Uri Sirkis
  • The Importance of National Airlines in Israel
    Arkia Airlines CEO – Oz Berlowitz
  • The Fragility of Civil Aviation

11:00 – Break

Innovation in Aviation – Airbus

  • Opportunities in the New Middle East
  • Aviation’s Iron Dome
  • Unions in Times of War
  • The Next Game Changer

13:00 – Conclusion

13:10 – Lunch

The 2024 Israeli Aviation Conference

December 12th, 08:30, Peres Center for Peace & Innovation

Kedem St 132, Tel Aviv-Yafo

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Joshua Shani

Chief Executive
Lockheed Martin Israel

Joshua “Shiki” Shani is Chief Executive of Lockheed Martin Israel, responsible for the establishment of this new entity and all its business activities. Joshua serves as liaison with all key Israeli Ministry of Defense customers and supports all Lockheed Martin business units. His activities include F-35, CH-53K, C-130J and F-16 aircraft programs, aircraft simulators, weapon systems and sensors, missile defense. Joshua is also actively involved in hundreds of millions of dollars worth of industrial cooperation between Lockheed Martin and Israeli industry.

Prior to Lockheed Martin, Joshua was a consultant for several defense companies and in 1991 joined Martin Marietta International Corporation as Vice President, Tactical Requirements. In this capacity he was responsible for the marketing and new business development in Israel, resulting in business alliances with Rafael, Elbit/EL-OP, Israel Aircraft Industries and a number of other leading defense companies.

Joshua began his military career in March 1965, when he graduated as a pilot from the Israel Air Force Academy. During this period, he commanded three squadrons and aflying wing, and in 1976, as a C-130 squadron Commander, Joshua flew the lead plane in the Entebbe rescue mission.

In 1982 he attended the USAF Air War College and Auburn University in the United States. He graduated from both institutions in 1983 and returned to Israel Air Force Headquarters. In 1985, Joshua was appointed Air Force Attaché at the Embassy of Israel in Washington D.C and following that he received the rank of Brigadier General. Joshua served more than 30 years in the Israel Air Force and acquired 13,000 flying hours, retiring with the rank of Brigadier General in 1989.

Joshua was born in Russia and immigrated to Israel in 1947. He also holds a degree in marketing from the Bar Ilan University School of Business in Israel.

He is married to Orna; they have four children and eleven grandchildren.

Kobi Zussman

Country Manager Israel
IATA

Kobi  Zussman joined IATA ,The International Air Transport Association in 2007.

IATA is a global trade association for airlines, founded in 1945. It represents approximately 330 airlines (including all Israeli Airlines), accounting for about 82% of global air traffic. IATA’s mission includes promoting safe, secure, and efficient air travel by establishing industry standards, advocating for airline interests, and enhancing passenger convenience.

Prior to joining IATA , Mr.Zussman worked for  the Israeli Ministry of Defense, as well as holding several leadership positions at EL AL in Marketing, Passenger Business, and Maintenance, serving as Vice President at Laromme Hotel Chain & Shlomo Sixt Car Leasing  , and as Country Director for Cyprus Airways. Kobi holds a bachelor’s in international business     and an MBA in Finance.

He has a strong background in leadership, strategy, management operations, industry affairs, and business development. Zussman is skilled in negotiation, budgeting, business planning, operations management, and international business.