GLOBAL AVIATION CONFERENCE FRANKFURT

Frankfurt, Germany | October 2027
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C-Level Officers Technical Directors Technical Managers Operations Directors Operations Managers Engineering Managers Maintenance Managers Fleet Managers Procurement Managers Supply Chain Managers Commercial Directors Safety Managers Quality Managers Ground Operations Managers Network Planning Managers Digital Transformation Managers + many more

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2027 Edition: 11 High-Impact Panel Discussions

Powerful aviation discussions bringing global decision-makers together to challenge conventional thinking, tackle industry priorities, and drive meaningful progress.

  1. 01 Panel Discussion

    Digital Aviation: Building the Connected Airline & Airport

  2. 02 Panel Discussion

    AI Beyond the Hype: Scaling Artificial Intelligence Across Aviation

  3. 03 Panel Discussion

    The Automated Aviation Industry: From Decision-Making to Autonomous Operations

  4. 04 Panel Discussion

    AI in MRO: Predicting, Planning & Preventing

  5. 05 Panel Discussion

    The Digital MRO: Building the Connected Maintenance Operation

  6. 06 Panel Discussion

    Biggest Win, Biggest Mistake: Lessons From Aviation Leaders

  7. 07 Panel Discussion

    Sustainable Aviation: Beyond the Targets

  8. 08 Panel Discussion

    The Future of Aviation: What Will the Industry Look Like in 2040?

  9. 09 Panel Discussion

    Airports of the Future: Capacity, Technology & Infrastructure

  10. 10 Panel Discussion

    The Passenger Experience Revolution: From Airport to Aircraft

  11. 11 Panel Discussion

    The Aviation Workforce Challenge: People, Skills & Technology

Welcome to our Venue

Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

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Set against Frankfurt’s iconic skyline in the prestigious Westend district, the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel offers panoramic city views, refined interiors and world-class hospitality – the perfect setting for global aviation leaders shaping the future of flight.

Address: Hamburger Allee 2, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Among Current and Previous Attendees

Among Current and Previous Speakers

Gabriel Hanot

Senior aviation consultant at GH Aviation Consulting

Chairman of the Conference

Joerg Michael Eberhart

CEO at ITA Airways

Holger Langlotz

Senior Director, Group and Portfolio Strategy at Lufthansa Group

Sadaqat Ali Soomro

Vice President, Strategy and Innovation at Qatar Airways

Roberta Zimmerman

Director, Air Traffic Strategy & Data Analytics at United Airlines

Shane Carroll

Senior Vice President, Strategic & Market Analysis at SMBC Aviation Capital

Marina Lützenberger

Program Director Corporate Strategy and Digitalization at Fraport AG

Dr. Jan-Henrik Andersson

CCO at Munich Airport

Thanos Pascalis

CEO at Cyprus Airways

David Craig

Director, Component Operations at Delta Air Lines

Marie Ryan

Head of Commercial Insights at Avolon

Massimo Di Perna

Chief Commercial Officer at Aeroitalia

Clemens Geercken

Senior Director, Global Sales Engine Services at Lufthansa Technik

Stephane Albert

Associate Director – ICAO Executive Liaison & European/Middle East Affairs at Pratt & Whitney

Luke Mallows

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Lessors at Rolls-Royce

Simon Berkemeier

Senior Director Procurement | Fuel, SAF & Energy at Lufthansa Group

Aquil Ahmed

SAP Programme Director at Etihad Airways

Sascha König

SVP Aviation Passenger Process at Fraport AG

Graeme Murray

Director of Aviation Strategy at London City Airport

Salah Jalal

Director of Enterprise Systems at Gulf Air

Sönke Burger

Director Aerodynamic Optimization at Lufthansa Technik

Chhavee Bahri

SVP Talent and Integrated People Solutions at Qatar Airways

Fatih Rüştü Altunok

SVP, Crew Training at Turkish Airlines

Sami Lahdensuo

VP Public Affairs and Head of CEO Office at Finnair

Marina Hierro Tobar

Head of Continuing Airworthiness (CAMO) at Air Europa

Dogus Erdogan

Head of Finance at Corendon Airlines

Ayse Seda Ogur

Head of Data Solutions at Pegasus Airlines

Thorsten Kühl

Head of CAMO Engineering at Condor

Shail Oza

Director, Supply Chain at WestJet

Stephan Erler

Country Manager Germany & Switzerland at easyJet

Dustin Herr

Partner at Roland Berger

Duarte Afonso

Director Transformation Office at TAP Air Portugal

Stephen Nelson

Director of Culture & Belonging at Alaska Airlines

Davide Ioppolo

Regional Commercial Director at LATAM Airlines

Vincent Lambercy

Publisher at Global Airspace Radar

MIchele Ruggieri

Head of Powerplant and Asset Management at Aer Lingus

Nathan Devleeschauwer

Deputy Head of Cabin Operations & Performance Management at Eurowings

Daniel Bircher

Managing Director at Zurich Airport International

Jo Lai

SVP of AI Solutions & Customer Experience at Hopper Technology Solutions

Frederick Reitz

Director of Security at Magnifica Air

Anders Fagernæs

SVP, Environmental Sustainability at Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA

Marlene Leutgeb

Head of Fleet Engineering at Eurowings Technik

Ioanna Papadopoulou

Director, Communications & Marketing at Athens International Airport

Akkas Mahmood

Senior Manager Operations Sustainability at Eurowings

Lana Jansen

CEO at WePlan Software

Nazareno Ventola

CEO & MD at Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna

Adi Mor

Head of Sales at Nayak Aircraft Services

Emil Lindegaard

CEO at Yeti Move

Glenn Levi Nilssen

Chief Product Officer at Yeti Move

Jonathan Smith

Chief Product Officer at Emu Analytics

Jean-Francois Gault

Executive President at AIRMONT DATACAST

Jorga Ahlborn

Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CSO) at SunExpress

Celia Manzano

CEO at Rebolt

Michael Cervenka

Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Vertical Aerospace

Borna Vrdoljak

VP Commercial EMEA & LATAM at Vertical Aerospace Group

Celiana Grouman

Director of Aviation at Oneworks

Maya Shpak

CEO at SkyPath

Ruyman Gallardo Armas

Founder and Director General at Skyneaxis

Martin Jarvis

Chairman and Pilot at Aviation Action

Christian Draeger

Senior Vice President at CJD Aviation Advisory

Marcel Pouchain Meyer

Head of Marketing & Communications DACH at Ryanair

Ismael Pacheco

Co-Founder at Out of Limits

Florian Fieber

Chief Process Officer at TestSolutions

Cyril Jean

CEO at PXCOM

Naushin Khan

Founder & CEO of Avionyz

Nicolas Guillaume

Co-Founder at BookBetter

Luka Popovic

Founder & Editor of EX-YU Aviation News

Allyson Kukel

Human Factors Advisor & Founder at Aviate In Calm

Barbara B. Modalek

CEO & Founder at Virtuwella

Sebastián Acuña Olivero

Director of Compensation, Benefits, and Labor Relations at El Dorado International Airport

Laura Frommberg

Editor in Chief, Founder at aeroTELEGRAPH

2027 Topics

Where Is Aviation Heading?

From Today to 2040 and Beyond

  • Opening perspectives on the current state of global aviation;
  • Industry outlook and strategic direction;
  • Long-term forecasts toward 2040;
  • Geopolitical and macroeconomic influences on aviation;
  • Market evolution and structural industry change.

Can Aviation Reach Net Zero?

The Reality of Decarbonization

  • Sustainability challenges and SAF implementation realities;
  • ESG strategies and aviation decarbonization pathways;
  • Regulatory pressure on emissions and environmental compliance;
  • Fuel transition and pricing outlook;
  • Green transformation across airlines and aviation infrastructure;
  • Cross-industry collaboration for sustainability.

Driving Performance:

How Airlines Achieve Operational Excellence

  • Digital transformation in airline operations;
  • AI-enabled decision-making and operational optimization;
  • Fleet performance and operational efficiency strategies;
  • Maintenance planning, reliability and operational control;
  • Aviation aftermarket pressures: parts, engines and risk;
  • Procurement, sourcing and cost management;
  • Safety, compliance and operational governance.

The Digital Aviation Revolution:

AI, Data & Cybersecurity

  • AI-driven airline operations and automation;
  • Data analytics, intelligence and operational insight generation;
  • Digital product innovation in aviation;
  • Enterprise IT transformation and system integration;
  • Cybersecurity and digital resilience in aviation;
  • ROI of digital transformation initiatives;
  • Emerging aviation technologies and innovation models.

Maximizing Aircraft Value:

Lifecycle, MRO & Aftermarket Strategies

  • Fleet development and technical operations strategy;
  • Maintenance reliability and fleet performance management;
  • Aircraft engineering and propulsion systems;
  • Aftermarket pressure: components, engines and supply chain risk;
  • MRO transformation and operational efficiency;
  • Procurement and technical sourcing strategies;
  • Lifecycle optimization, retrofit and asset management.

Reinventing Airports:

Infrastructure, Innovation & Efficiency

  • Airports as innovation and digital ecosystems;
  • Passenger flow, terminal operations and efficiency;
  • Airport infrastructure modernization and development;
  • Commercial strategy and non-aeronautical revenue;
  • Cargo, logistics and airside operations;
  • Digitalization of airport systems and services;
  • Safety, security and operational excellence.

People at the Core:

Workforce, Safety & Resilience in Aviation

  • Crew welfare, mental health and wellbeing strategies;
  • Workforce management and retention challenges;
  • Training innovation and digital learning systems;
  • Flight operations and cabin crew performance;
  • Leadership, culture and organizational development;
  • Safety management systems and human factors;
  • Operational resilience in human-centric environments.

Winning the Market:

Airline Strategy, Growth & Competition

  • Network planning and revenue optimization;
  • Future passenger trends and air travel evolution;
  • Airline growth strategies and competitive positioning;
  • Fleet financing, leasing and capital strategy;
  • Market dynamics and global industry competition;
  • Strategic transformation and long-term industry outlook.

Redefining the Passenger Experience:

From Cabin to Connection

  • End-to-end onboard experience design and service innovation;
  • Cabin comfort, amenities and onboard product differentiation (seating, bedding, kits, connectivity);
  • Catering strategy, onboard retail and ancillary revenue opportunities;
  • In-flight entertainment, connectivity and digital passenger engagement;
  • Cabin service models and service delivery optimization;
  • Accessibility, inclusivity and special passenger services.

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    About the Event

    The Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt is a two-day event bringing together an international audience of airports, airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs and aviation service providers. Aviation experts, decision-makers, industry leaders and other key stakeholders will gather for two days of insightful presentations and panel discussions focused on sharing best practices, discussing current challenges and exploring the future of the industry.

    In addition to the conference program, the event will feature a large networking and exhibition area where companies will showcase their latest technologies, solutions and services. The conference provides an ideal platform for attendees to connect with multiple suppliers and partners in one place while discovering the latest technological advancements shaping aviation.

    The Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt serves as a central meeting point for the aviation industry, bringing together a strong network of participants from across the entire aviation value chain.

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    Aviovis Group is dedicated to creating high-level aviation industry events that bring together professionals, decision-makers and innovators from across the global aviation sector.

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