Europe's leading Military Airlift & AAR conference returns to Madrid for its 18th year this November

1. www.military-airlift.com
Register online or fax your registration to +44 (0) 870 9090 712 or call +44 (0) 870 9090 711
SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES @SMiGroupDefence
#MilitaryAirlift17
Melia Avenida America, Madrid, Spain
Maximising Airlift and Aerial Refuelling Capabilities
through New Technologies and Platforms
SMi Group Proudly Presents the 18th Annual Conference on...
2017
28th -29th
NOV
Military airlift and
AIR-TO-AIR Refuelling
In addition, this event includes a post conference visit to
Airbus Site at Getafe,
30th November 2017 • Hosted by Airbus
REASONS TO ATTEND:
Hear about crucial programme
developments from senior military
representatives from the UK, USA, France,
Netherlands and more.
Learn how newly introduced platforms
including the C-27J, A400M AND A330 MRTT
are enhancing the airlift capabilities of air
transport fl eets across Europe.
Discuss how airlift operations from cargo
and troop delivery to humanitarian response
are changing in the face of technological
advancements
The largest and most focused military airlift
conference in Europe, now in its 18th year
Discuss how militaries are ensuring airlift and
AAR readiness for rapid response requirements
GOLD SPONSORS
SPONSORED BY
CHAIRMAN:
Laurent Donnet, Managing Director,
Avidonn Consulting
EXPERT MILITARY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Major General Thomas Sharpy, Vice Commander, Air Mobility
Command, US Air Force
Brigadier General Laurent Marboeuf, Air Mobility Brigade
Commander, Air Forces Command, French Air Force
Colonel Derek Salmi, 100th Operations Group Commander,
US Air Force Europe
Colonel Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan, Commander Eindhoven
Air Base, Royal Netherlands Air Force
Colonel Jose Romero, ETAC Commander,
European Tactical Airlift Center
Group Captain Martin Cunningham, Chief of Staff –
Air Mobility Force, Royal Air Force
Colonel Franck Verdierre, Director,
MCCE
Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell, Chief AMCC,
NATO SHAPE
Colonel Eric Renaut, Branch Chief, Resources Support,
Logistics Directorate, EU Military Staff
Colonel Andrea Massucci, Deputy Division Head, Policy and
Support Division, European Air Transport Command
Wiek Noldus, NAM Programme Manager,
NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Dion Polman, Project Offi cer AAR,
European Defence Agency
INDUSTRY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Didier Vernet, Military Affairs, Airbus
Jeronimo Amador, Head of Strategic Air Mobility, Airbus
Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Sander Schnitger, Director BGS/
IGS/EU and ISR, Boeing
Matias Magnasco, Corporate Account Manager, Air Forces
Division, JETEX Flight Support
Mal Sandford, Senior Vice President,
Skytech
Air Commodore (Ret’d) Julian Stinton, Vice President Military
Sales TLD Europe, TLD Group
Colin Sage, Director of International Business Development,
ViaSat
Colon Miller, Global Director, Government & Defence
Programmes, Volga Dnepr Group
Graham Grice, Military Account Director,
World Fuel Services Europe Limited
BOOK BY
29TH SEPTEMBERAND SAVE £200
BOOK BY
31ST OCTOBERAND SAVE £100

2. military airlift and air-to-air refuelling
DAY ONE 28th November 2017 www.military-airlift.com
08.00 Registration & Coffee
08.20 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting
HOST NATION ADDRESS
08.30 The Spanish Approach to Airlift Capabilities
• Recent updates on the transfer from the C-130 to the A400M
• Incorporating tanking capabilities into the new aircraft
• Streamlining airlift training and standards to operate effectively
in a joint air mobility environment
Session Reserved for Air Mobility Command, Spanish Air Force
9.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Supporting American and Allied Forces through Heavy Airlift
• Supporting the movement of American and allied troops
during operations and exercises
• How AMC is supporting current operational deployments in
Europe and the Middle East
• Integrating foreign air transport assets into airlift and tanker
operations
Major General Thomas Sharpy, Vice Commander,
Air Mobility Command
09.30 AIRBUS: from Tactical to Strategic Transport
• C-295 - One Aircraft, Many Missions
• A400M - Strategic Lift, Tactical Delivery
• A330 MRTT - Strategic Transport
Didier Vernet, Military Affairs, Airbus
10.10 European Tactical Airlift Centre: A Cooperative Step Forward
• Background and milestones.
• Zaragoza A.B: A low cost location and effi cient solution.
• The future: unlimited… but in accordance with the nations´
ambitions
Colonel Jose Romero, ETAC Commander,
European Tactical Airlift Center
10.40 Morning Coffee
FORWARD BASING AND EXPEDITIONARY OPERATIONS
11.10 Boeing Global Services Background
• International Global Services (IGS) Overview
• IGS Capabilities and Services
• IGS PBL Offerings
• KC-46A Tanker Programme Update
Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Sander Schnitger, Director BGS/IGS/
EU and ISR, Boeing
11.50 Enhancing Air Mobility Force Capacity for More Effective Rapid Response
• Easing command and control for air mobility assets
• Coordination with other services to provide effective lift support
• An update on the A400M and its integration into the Air
Mobility Force
Group Captain Martin Cunningham, Chief of Staff – Air Mobility
Force, Royal Air Force
12.20 Military Airlift – The Less Sexy Bits: Developing Ground Support
capability for Operations and Humanitarian Missions.
• The Airlift Support Context: Main Operating Base and Forward
Operating Location Challenges
• TLD’s air-transportable Airlift Support Equipment
• Expanding the capability to meet developing Operational
Requirements
Air Commodore (Ret’d) Julian Stinton, Vice President Military
Sales TLD Europe, TLD Group
13.00 Networking Lunch
14.00 The Movement Coordination Centre Europe (MCCE): Maximising
the Capacity of Limited Strategic Lift
• How the MCCE coordinates airlift and air-to-air refuelling on
behalf of member states
• The benefi ts MCCE activities provide by allowing reduced cost
and access to critical capabilities
• How we will adapt to new multinational collaborative
programmes and continue to provide essential services
Colonel Franck Verdierre, Director, MCCE
14.30 Operational Support for Today’s Governmental and Military Flight
Operations
• Flight Support capabilities in Africa & Middle East
• Managing Charter Services for Military & Governmental Operations
• Supporting the deployment of current Airlift Assets
• Operational solutions in confl ict zones
Matias Magnasco, Corporate Account Manager,
Air Forces Division, JETEX Flight Support
INTERNATIONAL OPERABILITY
15.10 Strategic Airlift for NATO and Her Partners
• The recent success of airdrop exercise for the delivery of
airborne supplies
• Creating a more effective service to member nations through
the integration of other C-17 Operators during missions
• Welcoming new members to the wing and how they can
provide a more resilient airlift solution
Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum, Commander, Heavy Airlift Wing*
15.40 Afternoon Tea
16.10 Revolutionizing Military and Battlespace with Ubiquitous
Broadband Connectivity
• Rapidly-Deployable SatCom
• Support Multiple Satellite Frequency bands
• Support for various air platforms
• Flexible networking & data transport
• End-to-end security for Joint Missions
• Optimized data & applications support
Colin Sage, Director of International Business Development,
ViaSat, Inc.
Phil Chacon, Executive Director, ViaSat, Inc.
16.50 An Update on EU Common Security and Defence Activities
• Reinforcing EU rapid response with airlift
• Improving EU management of logistics in crisis
Colonel Eric Renaut, Branch Chief, Resources Support, Logistics
Directorate, EU Military Staff
17.20 The Strategic Airlift Capability
• Program Overview
- History
- Organization
- Capabilities
- Successes
- Challenges
• Potential
Wiek Noldus, NAM Programme Manager,
NATO Support and Procurement Agency
17.50 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One
18.00 Drinks Reception Hosted by Airbus
Register online at www.military-airlift.com • Alternatively fax your registration to
An Invitation to Military Airlift and
Air-to-Air Refuelling 2017
Dear Colleague,
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to participate in the 18th
annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling cconference convening
on the 28th and 29th November 2017 in Madrid, Spain. The event will
be followed by an exclusive site visit to the Airbus facilities in Getafe
where A330 aircraft are modifi ed into Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)
aircraft.
Today, European air forces are faced with a tight budgetary situation,
shrinking human resources, and at the same time for many, a transition
to new airlift and tanker aircraft. In addition, due to the geopolitical
situation operations are held at substantial distances from Europe,
putting both air transport and AAR assets under serious pressure.
There is therefore a need for a high-level meeting bringing together
military experts, agencies and organisations with leading industry
solution providers to discuss how cost-effective solutions could allow
the military to continue to deliver the required services. Having
attended the SMi Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference for
the last nine years, I fi rmly believe it is the best one held in Europe and
the perfect environment for discussion and networking. Hence, I am
honoured to be able to chair it for the third time in a row.
May I ask you to pay particular attention to the conference agenda
which has been put together with great care to give you the very best
opportunity to benchmark and learn from subject matter experts. SMi
has invited the most senior and well respected Commanders of Air
Transport bases, Heads of Air Mobility organisations and agencies, and
this seniority is a demonstration of the support for this critical meeting. I am
looking forward to meeting you in November with many other likeminded
individuals to ensure you too can benefi t from this unique event.
Yours Sincerely,
Laurent Donnet,
Managing Director,
Avidonn Consulting
*Subject to Final Confi rmation

3. 08.30 Registration & Coffee
08.50 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Laurent Donnet, Managing Director, Avidonn Consulting
09.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Successful Airlift Operations for French Military Deployments and
Perspectives
• Providing airlift support to troops deployed in Africa and the
Middle East
• How will the new aircraft (A330 MRTT and A400M) enhance the
French Air Force military capabilities
• Integrating airlift and tanker capacity with other nations in a
multinational environment
Brigadier General Laurent Marboeuf, Air Mobility Brigade
Commander, Air Forces Command, French Air Force
09.30 AIRBUS: A Full Range of Tankers
• A330 MRTT- the Tanker of Choice
• A400M- Front-Line Tanking
• C-295- Developing Tanking
Jeronimo Amador, Head of Strategic Air Mobility, Airbus
10.10 Supporting American and Allied Air Transportation Forces through
AAR Support
• Supporting the movement of troops and supplies by enabling
aerial refuelling for deployments from Europe
• Recent case studies of operation success thanks to the 100th
AAR Wing
• Collaborating with foreign air transport and AAR assets during
deployments
Colonel Derek Salmi, 100th Operations Group Commander,
US Air Force Europe
10.40 Satisfting the Strategic and Tactical Airlift Refuelling Requirement
Supply Chain Partners - Fuel
• Safety and Quality Above All
• Who are World Fuel Services
• What and where are World Fuel Services
• Why Work With World Fuels Services
• Partnership Benefits
Graham Grice, Military Account Director,
World Fuel Services Europe Limited
11.20 Morning Coffee
11.50 Optimization of Air Transport Operations Using Commercial
Contracted Airlift
• Available Airlift Capabilities for Military Air Cargo Transport
• Direct access direct solicitation advantages to owner
operators of airlift
• Providing airlift support to combatant commanders in various
theatre of operations
• Global support technical know how
• Defence humanitarian focused support
Colon Miller, Global Director, Government Defence
Programmes, Volga Dnepr Group
12.30 Pioneering Multinational Air-Air Refuelling for Coalition Operations
• Bringing together nations to enhance individual and collective
capability and deployment range
• Removing reliance on allied nations to provide fuelling support
• How it will optimise Dutch capacity to deploy alongside allies
Colonel Elanor Boekholt-O’Sullivan, Commander Eindhoven Air
Base, Royal Netherlands Air Force
AIRLIFT PLATFORM ACQUISITION
13.00 The Increased Need for Military Aviation Services
• Why funding solutions provide solutions for air forces
• Outsourcing aviation services to alleviate shorfalls
• When industry works together with the customer new schemes
develop
Mal Sandford, Senior Vice President, Skytech
13.40 Networking Lunch
TRAINING
14.40 Session Details to be Confirmed
Speaker to be Confirmed, JBT Corporation
15.20 Readiness and Responsiveness within NATO; Management of lift
to ensure Collective Defence
• The challenges of coordinating multinational deployment
plans.
• Achieving assurance of lift availability.
• Thinking of lift from an ‘end to end’ perspective.
Group Captain Elizabeth Purcell, Chief AMCC, NATO SHAPE
15.50 Session Details to be Confirmed
Speaker to be Confirmed, Antonov Company
16.20 Afternoon Tea
AIR-AIR Refuelling
16.50 The EATC’s Strategic Approach to Military Airlift and Air-to-Air
Refuelling
• The EATC’s fleet- current and future requirements
• NAARCC Concept- National AAR Coordination Centre
• EART 2017- training tanker crews in AAR operations within a
relaistic and multinational framework
Colonel Andrea Massucci, Deputy Division Head, Policy and
Support Division, European Air Transport Command
17.20 JAPCC: Optimising Air-Air Refuelling for NATO Missions
• The recent success of AAR Planning (SHARC) Courses
• Increasing developing of interoperability of NATO air transport
assets in a Joint Force Air Component (JFAC) scenario
• Enhancing joint training projects to ensure continued easy
assimilation of national forces into a joint structure
Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Markie, AAR SME, JAPCC
17.50 EDA: Latest Updates on Europe’s Air-Air Refuelling Capabilities
• Looking at existing air tanker assets across the European fleet
and the opportunities for development
• Current progress in developing AAR capabilities for the A400M
• Increasing strategic air tanker capacity with the A330 MRTT
Dion Polman, Project Officer AAR, European Defence Agency
18.20 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two
18.30 Evening Drinks Reception Hosted by Boeing
military airlift and air-to-air refuelling
www.military-airlift.com Day Two 29th November 2017
+44 (0)870 9090 712 or call +44 (0)870 9090 711 • GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
*Subject to Final Confirmation

4. Post Conference visit to
Airbus Site at Getafe,
30th November 2017 • Hosted by Airbus
OVERVIEW
Following SMi Group’s 18th Annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference, all delegates are invited
to our post conference site visit to the Getafe Air Base. Transport will be provided to and from the conference
hotel for this visit and delegates will have the opportunity to visit the facilities and the aircraft.
SITE VISIT ITINERARY
09.00 Departure
Delegates depart from
the hotel
09.30 Arrival
Delegates arrive at Airbus
Getafe facility and are
welcomed with coffee
10.00 Airbus Presentation
A welcome and corporate
presentation about Airbus
Spanish and Getafe sites
10.30 Networking Break
Delegates will be provided
with a morning coffee and
refreshments
11.00 Visit to the Facilities
An opportunity for
delegates to see the A330
MRTT Conversion Centre,
the Training Centre and
the System Integration
Laboratories (SIL)
12.30 End of Site Visit
All delegates who wish to
attend the site visit must
confi rm this with SMi Group
in advance and bring their
passports to the visit as
proof of identifi cation for
security purposes.
AIRBUS is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, it generated revenues of €64.5 billion and employed a workforce
of around 136 600. AIRBUS is at the forefront of the aviation industry, building the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently capturing
about half of all commercial airliner orders. Thanks to its deep understanding of changing market needs, customer focus and technological
innovation, AIRBUS helps airlines grow and people connect. The company contributes to nations’ defence and security through its strong
capabilities in military aircraft, providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, and cybersecurity markets. As the Europe’s number one
space enterprise, AIRBUS also has a growing impact on our daily lives: from deep-space exploration and scientifi c missions to today’s most reliable
telecommunications and Earth observation satellites. As the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer, AIRBUS provides the most effi cient civil
and military helicopter solutions to its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and safely carry passengers in highly demanding environments.
www.airbus.com
Boeing Global Services Support is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense,
space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing
products and services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, C4ISR, electronic and defense systems, launch systems,
and performance-based logistics and training. Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace innovation. Its broad range of capabilities includes
creating new, more effi cient members of its commercial airplane family, creating advanced technology solutions for military customers and
integrating aircraft, defense systems and warfi ghters through network-enabled solutions. Please call Boeing Boeing Global Services and Support.
www.boeing.com
GOLD SPONSORS
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in promoting your defence services to a targeted industry sector? SMi offer tailored marketing packages so that
your association/publication can gain access to a global market and key decision makers in the defence market.
Contact Shannon Cargan on +44 (0)20 7827 6138 or email scargan@smi-online.co.uk
SUPPORTED BY
Register online call +44 (0)20 7827 6000 or fax your registration form to +44 (0)20 7827 6001

5. Antonov Company is the leading aircraft industrial enterprise in Ukraine. With around 70 years’ experience, it belongs to a relatively select group of
enterprises world-wide offering the complete cycle for the creation of modern aircraft – starting from pre-project scientific research then taking a
project through construction, testing, certification and serial production, and finally following up with comprehensive after-sales maintenance and
general support. ANTONOV Company has created more than one hundred types and modifications of passenger, transport and special-purpose
aircraft. ANTONOV specializes in the development of cargo planes – this is the class in which it has the richest experience and greatest success.
ANTONOV cargo planes are distinguished for their ability to operate in harsh climatic conditions, into remote high-altitude airfields with many kinds
of surface, and their utmost flexibility in airlifting the widest range of cargoes. www.antonov.com
Embraer Defense Security is the leading aerospace and defense industry in Latin America. In addition to the A-29 Super Tucano light attack and
advanced trainer and the multi-mission KC-390 military airlift, it provides a full line of integrated solutions and applications such as Command and
Control Center (C4I), radars, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance Reconnaissance) and space. This also includes integrated systems for information,
communications, border monitoring and surveillance as well as aircraft for authorities’ transportation and special missions. With a growing
presence on the global market, Embraer Defense Security products and solutions are present in more than 60 countries. www.embraer.com
Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Located on the west coast of Scotland, at the half way point on the Great Circle Route between the United States
and Middle East, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has been providing aviation services to the military for almost 80 years. The airport is a major crew rest,
fuel stop and training location for forces from across the globe. It offers two runways (2,987m and 1,905m) and is able to handle aircraft of all sizes.
The airport is operational 24/7 and has no slot restrictions or prior permission requirements. The airport has favourable weather conditions and take-
off and landing over sea and countryside. Military customers have exclusive access to discrete aprons, hangarage and secure self-manoeuvring
parking ramps. Glasgow Prestwick offers the full suite of ground handling services – including steps, ground power unit, towing, de-icing and
baggage, cargo and dangerous goods handling. It also specialises in quick turnaround fuel stops for military missions – offering JETA1 and AVGAS
100LL at any time day or night. The dedicated FBO facilities, which include rest areas, washrooms, lounge, briefing/planning spaces, refreshments,
computer access and wifi as well as games facilities are located within a few meters of the apron. A major benefit of working with Glasgow
Prestwick Airport is that all services are managed in-house – giving you a single point of contact for everything you need for your RON, fuel stop or
training. www.glasgowprestwick.com/military
JBT® - One stop shopping, single-source convenience. JBT® is a global leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge ground support
equipment, airport gate equipment, system / asset monitoring, maintenance, baggage handling system controls and service, and military ground
support equipment. Ground support equipment includes pallet and cargo loaders, deicers, mobile steps, pushback tractors, and towbarless
tractors. Airport gate equipment features the Jetway® passenger boarding bridges, the JetPower® ground power family, the JetAire® series of
preconditioned air products, JetFlo® water cabinets, and BagBuddy® luggage lift systems. At JBT, we have the technology to monitor virtually
all makes of gate equipment with iOPS apron monitoring and support service. As a single-source supplier, with unparalleled product range,
JBT simplifies procurement, contracting, project management, parts sourcing, and technical support for trouble free procurement, operations,
warranty, and ongoing support. For more than 50 years, JBT® has been the name relied on for the very best in gate related products and services.
www.jbtaerotech.com
Major Governmental and Military entities depend on JETEX to support their missions with confidentiality while providing timely supplies to critical
operations whatever the nature of the mission may be. We are privileged to serve well known militaries in some of the most remote locations,
working with complete discretion and full alertness. Failure is never an option.Jetex routinely provides ground support services and fuel uplift
coordination for relief flights in war-torn and disaster struck countries; VIP operations and routine flights for NATO and NON-NATO members around
the world. Knowing the importance of providing high standards of services while keeping a low profile; JETEX has a dedicated Operations Team
formed by some former military personal to assure we have a solid knowledge of the Military culture and the particular requirements needed to
successfully perform your mission. We are passionate and proud about serving the Aviation industry and supporting governmental and military
operations. Our strong focus in delivering value to your flight is underscored by our industry affiliations – Jetex is a founding member of MEBAA, a
strategic member of IATA, NBAA, EBACE and a frequent contributor and sponsor of the industry’s outreach programs. Fly your mission, let JETEX
handle the rest. www.jetex.com
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that
employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. As a global security, innovation, and aerospace company, the majority of
Lockheed Martin’s business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies. In addition, Sikorsky (a Lockheed Martin
Company) provides military and rotary-wing aircraft to all five branches of the U.S. armed forces along with military services and commercial
operators in 40 nations. The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin’s business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of
products, services and platforms. Operations: 590+ facilities in 50 states throughout the U.S.; Internationally, business locations in over 70 nations and
territories. www.lockheedmartin.co.uk
SkyTech offers solutions to address shortfalls in military aviation. The company is able to fund and provide operations and maintenance support
to a wide range of services by offering a variety of solutions for short, medium or long term contracts. SkyTech is powered by Hi Fly - a wet lease
specialized Airline, certified by EASA, by the Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and by the Transport Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (TM
CAD). Hi Fly has also secured the following to operate in the United States: approval by the USA DOT (Department of Transportation), Ops Specs
Part FAR 129, approval by TSA (Transportation Security Administration). The airline is also certified to operate worldwide without any restrictions,
including foreign AOC by countries such as: Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan and Canada, amongst many others. Hi Fly operates a large fleet of
Airbus aircraft: A320’s, A330’s and A340’s in full compliance with the EASA and EU OPS regulations as well as IOSA standards, the most demanding
worldwide. In addition, the company complies with all the requirements contained in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) being
authorized to transport Dangerous Goods, Weapons and Ammunition worldwide. With an extensive experience supplying aircraft for several
Ministries of Defence and Governments, SkyTech offers a highly qualified customer service, with a long standing commercial, technical and
operational experience. SkyTech guarantees the required level of confidentiality by customers as Hi Fly has security clearances up to NATO Secret
and EU Secret. Current and future services: Military Transport, MEDEVAC, Tactical Airlift Training Support, Cargo Transport, Emergency Response,
Training, VVIP Transport, Tailor-made Solutions and Air-to-Air Refueling. www.skytech.com.pt
TLD Group is the global leader for GSE and its sustainment. We design, manufacture, field and support high quality specialised military GSE,
including operationally proven air-transportable K-Loaders, High and Low Pressure Air Conditioners, Liquid Chillers and Weapons Loaders, as well
as a wide range of commercial equipment with military applications. www.tld-group.com
ViaSat is on a mission to connect the world. As an end-to-end, turnkey Link 16 systems provider, ViaSat ensures government and military personnel
have Link 16 communications access anywhere, so all operators and assets are accounted for – even at the most remote edges of the battlefield.
www.viasat.com
Foundedin1990,Volga-DneprGroupoffersa‘cargosupermarket’oftransportandlogisticsservicesforprojectcargo.TheGroupincorporatestwo
of the world’s leading cargo airlines: Volga-Dnepr Airlines is the world’s largest carrier of unique, outsize and heavyweight air cargo, performing
charter services with its fleet of 12. An-124-100 freighters and five new generation IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft. • AirBridgeCargo Airlines, with its
modern fleet of 15 Boeing 747 freighters and additional B737Fs for regional and express cargoes, is one of the fastest-growing scheduled cargo
airlines with a route network connecting the major markets in Asia, Europe and North America via its hub in Moscow. The capability of Volga-
Dnepr’s unique aircraft fleet is optimized by using the unique knowledge and expertise of its international team. This includes its Engineering
Logistics Centre (ELC) which takes responsibility for end-to-end deliveries of customers’ most complex loads, providing an integrated solution
based on the potential use of any mode of transport as well as engineering design and manufacturing of special transport frames for cargoes,
all ground support, the provision of special equipment, and the entire planning, liaison and documentation processes. www.volga-dnepr.com
World Fuel Services. At the forefront of the global energy market, World Fuel Services, a publically traded company, delivers integrated fuel
solutions to customers in the marine, land, and aviation segments. With expertise in: fuel supply, logistics, operations, technology, and finance,
we provide end-to-end support and energy solutions so that our customers can focus on their core business. Additionally, through a careful
programme of acquisitions we develop the company to suit particular markets, importantly retaining the local feel within that market, yet bringing
the strength and stability of a truly global company. World Fuel Services operates in more than 3,000 airports, 1,200 sea ports and 1,000 fuel stations
and depots in 200 countries and territories – with one million barrels of liquid products supplied every day and two million financial transactions
processed every year. World Fuel Services are experts when it comes to operating in challenging environments, be that in support of militaries,
such as our comprehensive service provision in Afghanistan, or mining and industrial operations in hot and cold, inhospitable, parts of the world.
In today’s global, volatile energy markets, World Fuel Services stands as the reliable and trusted energy solutions partner for leading corporations
and governments. www.wfscorp.com
Sponsors and Exhibitors
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and branding packages, uniquely tailored to complement your company’s marketing strategy.
Prime networking opportunities exist to entertain, enhance and expand your client base within the context of an independent discussion specific
to your industry. Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from sponsoring our conferences please call:
Sadia Malick, Director, on +44 (0)20 7827 6748 or email smalick@smi-online.co.uk

6. Military Airlift and AIR-TO-AIR Refuelling
Conference: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th November 2017, Madrid Spain Getafe Air Base Free Site Visit Thursday 30th November 2017
4 WAYS TO REGISTER
FAX your booking form to +44 (0) 870 9090 712
PHONE on +44 (0) 870 9090 711
Online at www.military-airlift.com
POST your booking form to: Events Team, SMi Group Ltd,
Ground First Floor, 1 Westminster Bridge Road London, SE1 7XW, UK
Email: jhitchen@smi-online.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 207 827 6054
If you have any further queries please call the Events Team on tel +44 (0) 870 9090 711 or you can email them at events@smi-online.co.uk
Payment: If payment is not made at the time of booking, then an invoice will be issued and must
be paid immediately and prior to the start of the event. If payment has not been received then
credit card details will be requested and payment taken before entry to the event. Bookings within
7 days of event require payment on booking. Access to the Document Portal will not be given
until payment has been received.
Substitutions/Name Changes: If you are unable to attend you may nominate, in writing, another
delegate to take your place at any time prior to the start of the event. Two or more delegates may
not ‘share’ a place at an event. Please make separate bookings for each delegate.
Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your attendance at an event and you are unable to send
a substitute, then we will refund/credit 50% of the due fee less a £50 administration charge,
providing that cancellation is made in writing and received at least 28 days prior to the start of
the event. Regretfully cancellation after this time cannot be accepted. We will however provide
the conferences documentation via the Document Portal to any delegate who has paid but is
unable to attend for any reason. Due to the interactive nature of the Briefings we are not normally
able to provide documentation in these circumstances. We cannot accept cancellations of
orders placed for Documentation or the Document Portal as these are reproduced specifically to
order. If we have to cancel the event for any reason, then we will make a full refund immediately,
but disclaim any further liability.
Alterations: It may become necessary for us to make alterations to the content, speakers, timing,
venue or date of the event compared to the advertised programme.
Data Protection: The SMi Group gathers personal data in accordance with the UK Data Protection
Act 1998 and we may use this to contact you by telephone, fax, post or email to tell you about
other products and services. Unless you tick here □ we may also share your data with third parties
offering complementary products or services. If you have any queries or want to update any of
the data that we hold then please contact our Database Manager databasemanager@smi-
online.co.ukorvisitourwebsitewww.smi-online.co.uk/updatesquotingtheURNasdetailedabove
your address on the attached letter.
Unique Reference Number
Our Reference D-153
Delegate Details
Please complete fully and clearly in capital letters. Please photocopy for additional delegates.
Title: Forename:
Surname:
Job Title:
Department/Division:
Company/Organisation:
Email:
Company VAT Number:
Address:
Town/City:
Post/Zip Code: Country:
Direct Tel: Direct Fax:
Mobile:
Switchboard:
Signature: Date:
I agree to be bound by SMi’s Terms and Conditions of Booking.
ACCOUNTS DEPT
Title: Forename:
Surname:
Email:
Address (if different from above):
Town/City:
Post/Zip Code: Country:
Direct Tel: Direct Fax:
Payment must be made to SMi Group Ltd, and received before the event, by one of
the following methods quoting reference D-153 and the delegate’s name. Bookings
made within 7 days of the event require payment on booking, methods of payment
are below. Please indicate method of payment:
□ UK BACS Sort Code 300009, Account 00936418
□ Wire Transfer Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 39 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AU
Swift (BIC): LOYDGB21013, Account 00936418
IBAN GB48 LOYD 3000 0900 9364 18
□ Cheque We can only accept Sterling cheques drawn on a UK bank.
□ Credit Card □ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express
All credit card payments will be subject to standard credit card charges.
Card No: □□□□ □□□□ □□□□ □□□□
Valid From □□/□□ Expiry Date □□/□□
CVV Number □□□□ 3 digit security on reverse of card, 4 digits for AMEX card
Cardholder’s Name:
Signature: Date:
I agree to be bound by SMi’s Terms and Conditions of Booking.
Card Billing Address (If different from above):
I cannot attend but would like to Purchase access to the following Document
Portal/Paper Copy documentation. Price Total
□ Access to the conference documentation
on the Document Portal £499.00 + VAT £598.80
□ The Conference Presentations – paper copy £499.00 - £499.00
(or only £300 if ordered with the Document Portal)
EARLY BIRD
DISCOUNT
□ Please contact me to book my hotel
Alternatively call us on +44 (0) 870 9090 711,
email: events@smi-online.co.uk or fax +44 (0) 870 9090 712
DELEGATE DETAILS
Terms and Conditions of Booking
PAYMENT
VAT
DOCUMENTATION
VENUE Melia Avenida America, Madrid, Spain
CONFERENCE PRICES GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
□ Book by 29th September 2017 to receive £200 off the conference price
□ Book by 31st October 2017 to receive £100 off the conference price
VAT at 21% is charge on the attendance fee for all delegates except taxable persons established
in the Spain – Reverse Charge – Article 194.
VAT at 20% is also charged on Document Portal Literature Distribution for all UK customers
those EU customers not supplying a registration number for their own country here.
______________________________________________________________________________________
I would like to attend: (Please tick as appropriate) Price Total
MILITARY, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR PRICING
□ Conference only £699.00 + VAT £845.79
□ Getafe Air Base
Complimentary Site Visit – Return Coach LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
COMMERCIAL ORGANISATIONS/DEFENCE INDUSTRY
□ Conference only £1699.00 + VAT £2055.79
□ Getafe Air Base
Complimentary Site Visit – Return Coach LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION
□ Distribution of your company’s promotional
literature to all conference attendees £999.00 + VAT £1198.80
The conference fee includes refreshments, lunch, conference papers, and access to
the Document Portal. Presentations that are available for download will be subject
todistribution rights by speakers. Please note that some presentations may not be available
for download. Access information for the document portal will be sent to the e-mail
address provided during registration. Details are sent within 24 hours post conference.