PRINCESS JULIANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO HOST THIRD DCCA CONFERENCE ON ST. MAARTEN
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.
