Chrysalis Global is proud to announce that Managing Partner Suzanne Phelps will moderate a panel at the AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium in Indianapolis in an ORAT-focused session.
Chrysalis Global is proud to share that Suzanne Phelps (Managing Partner) will be presenting at this year’s AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium, hosted in the Chrysalis's home city of Indianapolis. As one of the aviation industry’s leading voices in Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition (ORAT) services, Suzanne will moderate a panel of fellow experts on the PM/CM track for a timely and impactful session titled “ORAT Unlocked: The Hidden Engine Behind Smooth Airport Openings.”
Other panelists will join from across the country, including leaders at Spokane International Airport (GEG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Too often misunderstood as a late-stage commissioning checklist, ORAT is, in reality, the strategic backbone of a successful airport activation. This session will explore how structured ORAT programs intersect with every airport division—from airline affairs and concessions to IT systems, regulatory compliance, facilities, and finance. Attendees will gain insight into how early ORAT integration reduces risk, minimizes last-minute change orders, and aligns stakeholders long before passengers ever step into a new space.
Drawing from real-world case studies across complex aviation programs, the panel will demonstrate how proactive ORAT planning transforms facility openings into seamless operational transitions. The message is clear: when ORAT is embedded early and executed deliberately, airports don’t just open—they perform.
For those attending the symposium in Indianapolis, this session offers a practical roadmap for ORAT strategies.
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