David Rottblatt
Senior Vice President, Strategic Private Sector Growth, Aviation
Design & Development Forum: Opening remarks
November 4, 2026 | 10:00–10:10 a.m.
Pathways to Airport Carbon Accreditation: SAF Adoption, Waste Innovation, and Sustainable Design in Asia-Pacific
November 4, 2026 | 4:00–4:45 p.m.
David Rottblatt is Senior Vice President of Private Sector Growth for Aviation at AECOM, where he leads global growth initiatives across aviation, advanced air mobility, airport innovation, vertiports and aviation electrification.
With more than 20 years of experience in aviation leadership and business development, David advises airport operators, investors and industry stakeholders on the future of aviation infrastructure, spanning vertiports, fixed-base operations (FBOs) to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) infrastructure, digital operations and airspace modernization.
Having built businesses at the forefront of aviation innovation for two decades, he brings a unique perspective on how the industry is evolving to more connected ecosystems that will define the next generation of aviation growth.
Prior to joining AECOM, David served as Chief Operating Officer of Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s advanced air mobility company.
He was also Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales and Government Relations at Eve Air Mobility, where he led its global go-to-market strategy for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, urban air traffic management, and services and support offerings. Earlier, he co-founded EmbraerX and helped launch initiatives that evolved into Eve.
A commercial airplane, helicopter and drone pilot with 25 years of flying experience, David brings a unique combination of operational insight, aviation expertise and strategic leadership to help advance the aviation industry towards a more connected, sustainable and innovative future.
David holds degrees from The George Washington University, the University of Connecticut, and The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Wei Xing
Associate Director, Aviation, Asia
Master Planning Airports: Collaboration for Future Growth
November 4, 2026 | 11:10–12:00 p.m.
Wei Xing is a senior airport planner and architect with more than 22 years of professional experience, including 19 years dedicated to the aviation sector. Based in Hong Kong, he leads AECOM’s Aviation practice for Asia and works with airport operators, government agencies, developers, investors and private concessionaires to shape the long-term development of aviation infrastructure across Asia-Pacific.
Throughout his career, Xing has led and advised airport master planning, terminal development, airport city, and strategic aviation projects spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and the Middle East. His expertise covers airport master planning, terminal expansion and modernization, multimodal transport integration, operational optimization, and future-focused initiatives including advanced air mobility and climate resilience.
Xing has played key leadership roles on major airport developments including Delhi and Nagpur airports in India, Clark International Airport in the Philippines, Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and numerous greenfield and brownfield airport projects across the region. He is particularly experienced in balancing long-term growth strategies with operational, commercial and sustainability objectives, while aligning the interests of diverse public and private stakeholders.
Having delivered projects within multicultural teams across multiple jurisdictions, Xing brings a practical perspective on how airport operators, planners, designers, investors and governments can collaborate to deliver resilient, future-ready aviation infrastructure. His experience in supporting both airport operators and public-private partnership initiatives provides valuable insights into how strategic master planning can enable sustainable growth and enhance regional connectivity.