Airport Engineering Onsite Seminar

September 15, 2025
Categories: Departmental News

Presented by UNC Charlotte and CLT Airport

📅 October 21–22, 2025

Join us for a two-day seminar exploring key topics in airport engineering, operations, and innovation. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with professionals, educators, and industry representatives for informative sessions and valuable networking.

Tuesday, October 21

  • Welcome
    ⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Opening Remarks & Introduction
  • Session 1: Airline Industry Update
    ⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
  • Break
    ⏰ 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
  • Session 2: FAA HQ and Tech Center Updates
    ⏰ 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Lunch + Keynote Speaker
    ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Session 3: Large Hub Airport Opportunities & Challenges
    ⏰ 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
  • Break
    ⏰ 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
  • Session 4: Advanced Air Mobility – Agency and Regulatory Considerations
    ⏰ 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Networking Happy Hour
    ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 22

  • Session 5: NC DOT Aviation Updates
    ⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
  • Session 6: Use of UAS at and Near Airports
    ⏰ 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Break
    ⏰ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Session 7: Small/Medium Hub Airport Opportunities & Challenges
    ⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Lunch
    ⏰ 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Facility Tours
    ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Note:

  • Times are subject to change.
  • All sessions will take place at CLT Airport or affiliated UNC Charlotte facilities.