inter airport Europe (IAE25), the largest event for airport equipment technology, design and services, is proud to announce three special partners for its 25th\u00a0edition at Munich Messe during 7-9 October. \u00a0\u00a0New for this year, Aerobility, the UK charity which gives the disabled community the experience and wonder of flight will join IAE25 as\u00a0Charity Partner. IAE welcomes back aviation analytics business, Cirium,\u00a0as the official\u00a0Data Partner\u00a0and business consulting company, Frost & Sullivan\u00a0as the returning\u00a0Knowledge Partner.<\/p>\n
Aerobility\u2019s Advocacy Manager, Harvey Matthewson will be talking up equal access and inclusion within the aviation industry and highlighting his work with the\u00a0Equal Skies Charter\u00a0\u2013 an industry initiative which aims to boost disability representation in the workforce. \u00a0Harvey will speak at the inter airport Focus Conference at a session titled\u00a0\u2018Inclusion in the Aviation Sector\u2019 on October 7th. The session will also explore how airports can evolve into inclusive spaces by integrating physical adaptations, technological innovations, and comprehensive staff training to enhance accessibility.<\/p>\n
Cirium\u00a0will contribute a thought-provoking article offering data-driven insights into global aviation trends. Additionally, Cirium\u2019s Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin O\u2019Toole will speak at the event\u2019s Focus Conference to share expert perspectives on the evolving airport landscape during a session titled \u2018Big Data: Collaboration across the industry,\u2019\u00a0on October 7th.<\/p>\n
Kevin O\u2019Toole will also join a session on Thursday 9th, titled\u00a0\u2018Sustainability: Powering Sustainable Aviation \u2013 Infrastructure\u2019. \u00a0He will take a look at the infrastructure developments required to meet industry sustainability goals and the collaborative partnerships with airlines, fuel suppliers and technology providers.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile,\u00a0Frost & Sullivan\u00a0has been commissioned by inter airport Europe to author a white paper titled\u00a0\u201cInnovation Technologies Shaping Future Airports\u201d, exploring transformative solutions and strategic advancements in airport operations. Technologies such as AI, Robotics, Automation, and Digital Twin will be evaluated along with examples of airports around the world that are already piloting or implementing these solutions. \u00a0Additionally, the paper will offer readers\u2019 insights into the future direction of the industry, outlining expected technological advancements over the next five to 10 years.<\/p>\n
Shantanu Gangakhedkar,<\/a>\u00a0Senior Aviation Consultant & Airports Lead, Frost & Sullivan will join a Focus Conference session on October 7th, titled \u2018Airport Development: Growth and Expansion Plans \u2013 What\u2019s on the Horizon?\u2019\u00a0This session will explore which airport expansion plans are catching the industry\u2019s eye – what sustainability results they are seeing and what they are doing differently when it comes to design and how technology is being embedded in operations.<\/p>\n