inter airport Europe announces special 25th edition partners

Wednesday 13th August 2025

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  • inter airport Europe's Syreeta Tranfield with Harvey Matthewson, Aerobility - Photo: Jacob Hurl

inter airport Europe (IAE25), the largest event for airport equipment technology, design and services, is proud to announce three special partners for its 25th edition at Munich Messe during 7-9 October.   New for this year, Aerobility, the UK charity which gives the disabled community the experience and wonder of flight will join IAE25 as Charity Partner . IAE welcomes back aviation analytics business, Cirium, as the official Data Partner  and business consulting company, Frost & Sullivan as the returning Knowledge Partner .

Aerobility’s Advocacy Manager, Harvey Matthewson will be talking up equal access and inclusion within the aviation industry and highlighting his work with the Equal Skies Charter  – an industry initiative which aims to boost disability representation in the workforce.  Harvey will speak at the inter airport Focus Conference at a session titled ‘Inclusion in the Aviation Sector’  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.

inter airport Europe's Syreeta Tranfield with Harvey Matthewson, Aerobility. 

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Aerobility's Sally Rangecroft; Syreeta Tranfield, inter airport Europe, Harvey Matthew son, Sue David and Hailey Crumpton, all Aerobility
Photo credit: Jacob Hurley, at Blackbushe Airport

Cirium will contribute a thought-provoking article offering data-driven insights into global aviation trends. Additionally, Cirium’s Chief Strategy Officer, Kevin O’Toole will speak at the event’s Focus Conference to share expert perspectives on the evolving airport landscape during a session titled ‘Big Data: Collaboration across the industry,’  on October 7th.

Kevin O’Toole will also join a session on Thursday 9th, titled ‘Sustainability: Powering Sustainable Aviation – Infrastructure’.   He 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.

Meanwhile, Frost & Sullivan  has been commissioned by inter airport Europe to author a white paper titled “Innovation Technologies Shaping Future Airports”, 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.  Additionally, the paper will offer readers’ insights into the future direction of the industry, outlining expected technological advancements over the next five to 10 years.

Shantanu Gangakhedkar,  Senior Aviation Consultant & Airports Lead, Frost & Sullivan will join a Focus Conference session on October 7th, titled ‘Airport Development: Growth and Expansion Plans – What’s on the Horizon?’  This session will explore which airport expansion plans are catching the industry’s 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.

Shantanu Gangakhedkar,  will join a second conference session on October 8th, along with Aasif Bapoo, Airside Systems Lead, NACO, titled ‘Sustainability: How are Airports Being Designed With the Environment in Mind?’   This session looks at quick-wins airports can achieve around energy efficiency, sustainable materials, water management, waste reduction, strategies for recycling, composting, and reducing single-use plastics, smart technology and carbon neutrality.

Syreeta Tranfield, Event Director commented:  “We are delighted to welcome our three partners to IAE25, including our first charity partner, the inspirational Aerobility.  Together, they reinforce our commitment to delivering high-impact content and fostering meaningful industry exchange. We anticipate that these sessions will be a popular and valuable addition to our Focus Conference programme.”

Delegates can register to attend inter airport Europe including the conference and seminar programme by clicking here: http://bit.ly/3HzK6uJ

About inter airport Europe

 

inter airport Europe is a must-attend event for the global airport industry, an exhibition and seminar event targeting airport operators looking to source airport equipment, technology and services for ground handling, terminal operations, airport IT and airport design.

 

The show has always attracted an international audience, offering in-depth perspectives on new and emerging technologies that will help airports streamline their infrastructure, systems, and processes whilst meeting rising costs and compliance, in line with the United Nations’ commitment (backed by 145 countries) to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

 

www.interairporteurope.com

About Aerobility

Aerobility is a charity which changes lives by allowing anyone with any disability to experience the magic and wonder of flight. The organisation provides access to modified light aircraft and equipment, giving every disabled person the unique chance to spread their wings. Find out more about Aerobility by visiting their website: www.aerobility.com https://equalskiescharter.org/

About Cirium

Cirium® is the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics. The company delivers powerful data and cutting-edge analytics to empower a wide spectrum of industry players. Equipping airlines, airports, travel enterprises, aircraft manufacturers, and financial entities with the clarity and intelligence they need to optimize their operations, make informed decisions, and accelerate revenue growth.

 

Cirium® is part of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a RELX business, which provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

 For further information please follow Cirium® on LinkedIn or visit cirium.com

 

About Frost & Sullivan

 

With a team of growth coaches based in 45 global offices, we have mastered the art of identifying Growth Opportunities in hundreds of sectors using a powerful understanding of how value chains operate on a global level. Frost & Sullivan’s innovative go-to-market strategies and proven implementation Best Practices have helped transform the business models of some of the world’s leading companies through our Growth Pipeline as a Service, which makes it easy for their customers to create and implement a continuous flow of Growth Opportunities.

Frost & Sullivan is at the center of an ecosystem of best practice coaching, executive peer support communities, and growth-oriented content that is singularly focused on reshaping the world through managed growth.Find out more on https://www.frost.com/

About RX

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com

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