Recent events on the world financial scene mean that the Annual Conference title of
Facing Up to the Future is both compelling and relevant. But we need to resist the
temptation continually to adopt short-term solutions. Rather, we need to be mindful of
the strategic horizon and be in a position to invest in those concepts, technologies
and processes that represent sustainable solutions regardless of the challenge whether
economic, military or environmental.
This conference seeks to do just that by
considering the strategic relevance of air power, the availability of novel,
future-proofing technologies and the need to take a holistic but sustainable approach
to the transport needs of tomorrow. But the approach is not theoretical. The subjects
will be treated with a healthy dose of pragmatism so as to allow judgements to be made
about tomorrow which take account of today’s difficult circumstances.
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