Aviation industry’s renewed optimism: Positive response to launch of additional exhibition hall at inter airport Europe 2023

With two exhibition halls virtually sold out, exhibitors are embracing the recently opened additional Hall C6 at this year’s inter airport Europe, the leading trade exhibition for the global airport industry. Four months ahead of opening, 313 exhibitors from 33 countries have already booked their stand space, forming an impressive line-up of well-known international brands alongside promising startups and scaleups. Supported by an extensive programme of technical seminars and summit talks, this year’s event is set to boost technological advancement, strategic partnerships and investment that will shape the air transport industry over the coming years.

Taking place from 10 – 13 October 2023 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany, inter airport Europe unites industry leaders and tech suppliers from across the globe, with nearly three-quarters of exhibitors coming from outside Germany and several national pavilions resenting at the show.

The top five exhibitor countries are Germany, Italy, France, the UK and the United States. Around a third of exhibitors are newcomers on the show floor, reflecting a renewed interest in promoting and positioning innovative products on the global airport market.

The upcoming inter airport Europe offers an encouraging perspective on new and emerging technologies that will help airports streamline their infrastructure, systems, and processes whilst meeting rising costs and compliance, in particular in regard to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Ongoing demand reflects desire to re-connect with a recovering industry With Halls B5 and B6 already tightly packed, prospective exhibitors are now looking to secure prime spots in the freshly introduced Hall C6. “Many airports and airlines are likely to attract or initiate further investment over the coming months, creating a new window of opportunity for airport suppliers. By opening up additional floor space in Hall C6, we offer further availability for companies wishing to position their brand in this recovering and re-emerging market”, says Olaf Freier, Portfolio Director of inter airport Europe, on behalf of RX.

Talking opportunities: 4-Day Seminar Programme at the Seminar Stage in Hall B5 The free-to-attend inter airport Europe Seminars offer a popular platform to present and learn about new approaches to current airport industry developments. With sessions varying from 15 to 30 minutes in length, the programme will provide insight into the state of the industry on the following topics:

• Leading Terminal Technology: New approaches to rejuvenate the terminal experience
• Disruptive Digital Innovations: Digital advancements in passenger management, terminal
security and autonomous operations; and
• Cutting Edge Apron Insights: Re-inventing ground support operations and airfield set-ups.

Speaker enquiries can be emailed directly to the Show Team. The full seminar agenda will be published online closer to the event.

Co-located in walking distance: inter airport FOCUS – The Sustainability Summit Taking place on 11 and 12 October at the CCN – Conference Centre North adjacent to Hall C6, inter airport FOCUS – The Sustainability Summit offers a two-day interactive networking and collaboration platform for key aviation stakeholders looking to develop, discuss and initiate sustainability measures required to reach their global net zero commitments by 2050. The summit features three themed stages for speaker presentations and panel discussions to facilitate interdisciplinary exchange and sharing of best practices in the following areas: “Building Infrastructure”, “Airport Operations”, and “Intermodal Mobility”.

In his keynote “How can we achieve net zero and pay for it?”, Max Hirsh from the Airport City Academy offers an inspirational insight into strategic opportunities to achieve net zero in afinancially sustainable manner. Other top presentations at the summit include: “Sustainable  facility management – think ecologically & economical, act social” by Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg; “Green Deal Manifesto – towards a carbon neutral future by 2030” by Avia Network; and “Prospects for Hydrogen Aviation – Infrastructure & Operations” by NACO. On Thursday, 12 October 2023, Airport City Academy will be running a special one-day Training Course on Sustainable Airport Design, Construction & Finance.

The tickets start from € 350; visitors can get a 1- or 2-day ticket for the inter airport FOCUS summit.

Tickets are now available and can be bought online or purchased on-site at the summit. Early bird offer ending on the 31 August.

More information on topics, speakers and registration can be found in the inter airport FOCUS
section on the show website.

Key information for visitors: venue, opening times, tickets inter airport Europe 2023, the 24th International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design and Services, takes place in halls B5, B6, C6 and the adjacent outdoor area at Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. Access to the exhibition halls is via Entrance East. Please visit our Online Travel Hub for further information on transport, accommodation and visa.

Show opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (10 to 12 October), and from 9:00 AM to 15:00 PM on Friday (13 October). Visitors can register via the Online Ticket Shop and benefit from a reduced price when purchasing their ticket in advance. Day tickets cost €42 online or €52 on-site; season tickets cost €62 online or €72 on-site.

For updates and further information, please visit www.interairporteurope.com