Ground Handling Russia & CIS is the international conference that has gained global recognition for providing ultimate advantages and first-class expertise for airports, GSE manufacturers and service providers with its deep insight into ground handling market in the region.The airport network infrastructure in Russia and CIS is undergoing an extensive modernization program. As is evident from their long-term business strategies, Russian airports are resolved to providing the highest levels of service to national and international air carriers.Ground Handling Russia & CIS aims to open dialogue about the increasing need to rapidly modernize the GSE fleets, passenger and baggage handling equipment within the airports of Russia and the CIS. With the number of Western-built aircraft on the ramp increasing every day, how will ground handlers adapt to the new challenges?The international conference and exhibition provide an ideal meeting and networking oppor­tunity for Russian and CIS airports, Western GSE suppliers, air­lines, ground handling professionals, IT providers, lease and finance experts who will gather to discuss vital issues influencing the intensive modernization program of the air transport ground infrastructure throughout the region.KEY ISSUES:Airport Modernization in Russia & CIS: Expert Insight and Outlook;Managing Ground Handling Operations: Tools and Solutions for the Russian Airport Management;Ramp Handling Operations Optimization: Reducing Turn-around Time and Improving Quality;Airport Passenger and Baggage Handling Services;GSE Fleet Management and Finance;Best IT-Solutions for GH and Airports;Ground OPS Quality Control and Standards;Ground Handling Techniques and Processes: Best-practices One stop shop;WORKSHOP SESSIONS:De-icing and Anti-icing Technology and Solutions;Aircraft Recovery Cutting-edge and Highly Engineered Solutions.WHO SHOULD ATTEND:Airport management, airline professionals, GSE designers, manufacturers and suppliers, business solutions and service providers, airport management compa­nies, IT providers, leasing, insurance and finance.