Building on the Success of Previous Events, Conference Focuses on Sustainable Air Transportation and inter-island collaborations
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (July 31, 2024) – Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE) is excited to announce that it will be hosting the third annual Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) conference on St. Maarten. This highly anticipated event, taking place from 18 November 2024 to 19 November 2024, will bring together industry leaders, stakeholders, and partners to discuss the future of sustainable air transportation and inter-island collaborations in the Dutch Caribbean.
The DCCA “Flight to the Future” conference has become a cornerstone for collaboration and knowledge sharing within the region. The second edition, held in November 2023 at Curaçao International Airport, saw a tremendous turnout. Building on this success, PJIAE is committed to delivering an even more engaging and inspiring experience for all attendees on St. Maarten.
“We are honored to host the third DCCA ‘Flight to the Future’ conference on St. Maarten,” said Brian Mingo, CEO of PJIAE. “Inter-island collaboration is one of the top priorities for airports in the Dutch Caribbean, and this conference provides a crucial platform for us to share best practices, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate on a collective path towards the future of air travel in the region.”
The conference agenda will feature insightful presentations by local and international speakers, panel discussions with industry experts, and networking opportunities for attendees. Following the successful virtual component of the previous conference, Princess Juliana International Airport will offer both in-person and virtual attendance options to ensure accessibility for all participants.
More information about the conference, including registration details and speaker announcements, will be available soon. Please visit www.dccaairports.com or our social media channels for updates.
About the DCCA
The Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) is organizing the 3rd International Sustainable Air Transportation event called “A Flight To The Future” in Sint Maarten in November 2024. A two-day event filled with presentations, panel discussion and masterclasses, all with the purpose of sharing knowledge, creating dialogue on the future of aviation and on interisland connectivity in the Dutch Caribbean.
About Princess Juliana International Airport
Princess Juliana International Airport is the second busiest airport in the Northeast Caribbean and serves as a vital airport hub for Saba, St Eustatius, St Barthelemy, Anguilla, Dominica, Nevis, and Tortola. The airport stands as one of the largest employers on the island, with 315 workers employed directly and a total of 1700 workers within the entire airport community. In 2024, Sint Maarten Airport expects to handle 1.5 million passengers and 54,000 aircraft movements. Reconstruction efforts at the airport commenced in September 2021, with the new terminal hall scheduled for completion in Q3 of 2024.
About AUA Airport
About AUA Airport AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with more than 25 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing almost 3 million passengers per year and providing air service to 31 cities and 45 non-stop destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 76% from the United States & Canada, 16% from Latin America, 5% from Europe, and 4% from Dutch Caribbean. AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate, hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America & Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
