Aviation events in 2025: a list of major aviation events, conferences worldwide

Conferences and events form a significant part of the continuous development of the aviation industry. Because the nature of the industry is truly global, there’s always an event happening somewhere in the world at any given time. 

Here’s a rundown of all major aviation events, seminars and conferences due to happen in 2025. This is a developing list, which will be updated as more events are confirmed through the year. 

JANUARY 6-8, 20252025 UAA Aviation Policy SeminarWashington, D.C.

The University Aviation Association (UAA) provides and strengthens connections between the world of education, the aviation industry and government agencies. 

It aims to: 

promote and foster excellence in collegiate aviation education by providing a forum for students, faculty, staff and practitioners to share ideas

enhance the quality of education, and to develop stronger programs and curricula

influence aviation education policy at all governmental levels

provide and nurture the linkage between college aviation education, the aviation industry and government agencies.
The UAA’s 2025 policy seminar is to be sponsored by American Airlines Cadet Academy and Piedmont Airlines. Attendees will be able to meet and network with top officials from the NTSB, FAA, Congress and industry associations. 

JANUARY 12-15, 2025Airline Economics Growth Frontiers GlobalDublin, Ireland

The Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global is a leading aviation finance and leasing conference.

The three-day conference will explore current developments and hot topics in the commercial aviation industry, with an emphasis on finance and the leasing of aviation assets.

Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global Dublin aims to attract airlines from across the globe, with a focus on those that have, or will have, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in the market for finance and leasing.

JANUARY 22-23, 2025Military Aviation and Air Dominance SummitJackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama

The 7th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the US Military Services, US Department of Defense, International Partners, Acquisition Authorities, & Industry for a joint service discussion on strategies, initiatives and emerging capabilities critical for equipping and sustaining the future aviation force. 

The 2025 summit will discuss how the military services, in partnership with industry and global partners, are modernizing aviation platforms and enhancing aircraft technology to ensure sustained air superiority.

JANUARY 27-29, 2025World Cargo Summit 2025Ostend-Bruges, Belgium

World Cargo Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi

The World Cargo Summit 2025 conference will focus on air cargo economics, strategy and market trends. The conference agenda will address whether the industry sees permanent and perpetual disruption and look at how companies can adapt their business model for years to come.

Topics and discussions for the 2025 summit include:

how changing trade policies affect global supply chains

future demand for cargo aircraft

latest developments on how regional airports can gain market share from major cargo hubs

the real benefits of linking air-sea-rail over the coming years
JANUARY 28-30, 2025Towards Sustainable Aviation Summit 2025Toulouse, France

The Towards Sustainable Aviation Summit 2025 will address both aircraft design and operations perspectives, in order to prepare and shape a more efficient global air transport system with the aim of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 for the aviation ecosystem.

The summit is organized by 3AF–Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France, the French society of reference with regards to scientific and technological expertise in the area of civil and military aviation and space.

Partners for the event will include Airbus, Safran, Pratt and Whitney, and Rolls Royce. 

FEBRUARY 4-7, 2025Emergency Management for Airports Summit 2025Singapore

Airports are proactively looking to improve their various emergency response and management plans to ensure that they are well-prepared to respond to emergencies, thereby preventing casualties, damage to facilities and equipment, and economic losses.

The 12th Emergency Management for Airports Summit 2025 will take place in Singapore. This annual summit is the best platform for global industry experts from airports and aviation authorities to gather for invaluable networking and learning opportunities and to share their best practices for emergency and crisis management.

FEBRUARY 5-6, 2025National Aviation Infrastructure ShowMoscow, Russia

Supported by the Federal Air Transport Agency and Ministry of Transport of Russia, the National Aviation Infrastructure Show (NAIS) is dedicated to the development of airports, airlines and helicopter centers.

NAIS offers international manufacturers and suppliers a fast track to the Russian aviation market. plus face-to-face meetings with decision makers and industry influencers from air enterprises from all over Russia and overseas.

FEBRUARY 10-11, 2025MRO Middle EastDubai, UAE

Attracting over 7,500 attendees, MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East is the largest event of its kind in the region and is a unique opportunity to meet the entire industry under one roof.

The two-day exhibition features 250 international exhibitors, as well as 80+ expert speakers focussing on a wide range of topics.

FEBRUARY 11-13, 2025WTW Aviation Conference Muscat, Oman

WTW is a risk management solutions company and its annual conference focuses on insurance within the aviation industry.

The 22nd WTW Conference will be held at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah in Muscat, Oman. This 2025 event will bring the airline, aviation and insurance industries together to debate the breadth of risks facing the sector now and in the future.

FEBRUARY 18-19, 2025Aviation Festival Asia 2025Singapore

Aviation Festival Asia is the region’s most important aviation technology conference and exhibition. The event is for the leaders of the world’s airlines, airports, and their most senior executives in charge of software, services, sustainability, marketing, and distribution, whose aim is to develop business partnerships in the Asia region.

In 2025, the event will be held over two days at the Suntec Singapore, bringing together an aviation community composed of 2,500+ executives and 200 speakers.

FEBRUARY 18-20, 2025 IATA World Legal SymposiumShanghai, China

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Legal Symposium is a premier annual aviation law event, with a reputation for insight, relevance and value among in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers alike. The event is known for its engaging subject matter, outstanding speakers, lively debate and some of the best networking opportunities in the aviation and international law industry. 

Attendees and speakers include airlines and airport representatives, academia and government agencies, in-house counsel, private practitioners and government lawyers.

MARCH 4-6, 2025Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx)Singapore

Launched by the organizers behind the Singapore Airshow, the Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo will be the first international exhibition in Asia Pacific dedicated to the business aviation industry. This new, biennial event will debut on March 4-6, 2025 at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

BAAFEx will feature an exhibition and industry forum, attracting participants from across the business and general aviation sectors. Confirmed exhibitors so far include TAG Aviation, MedAire, Viasat and the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority.

The forum will provide a space for industry leaders to discuss trends and challenges, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration.

MARCH 10-13, 2025VerticonDallas, Texas

Verticon is a place to network, connect and learn about the latest developments in the vertical aviation industry.

The event is organized by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), the world’s leading membership association dedicated to the vertical aviation industry, which encompasses all aircraft capable of vertical or short takeoff and landing.

MARCH 25-27, 2025Inter Airport Southeast AsiaSingapore

Inter Airport Southeast Asia aims to influence and accelerate the transformation of the airport industry in Asia by crafting a unique, three-day airport trade show for the region.

Buyers and decision makers from the airports, airlines, ground handlers and the entire airport community in Asia attend Inter Airport Southeast Asia biannually, in order to source and experience from the most diverse selection of innovations, technology and equipment for airport terminals and ramp operations.

The eighth edition of Inter Airport Southeast Asia will spotlight a comprehensive line-up of world-class Ground Support Equipment (GSE) suppliers. Visitors will be able to experience the latest in GSE innovation, autonomous technology and sustainable solutions that could transform ramp operation of the future.

MARCH 25-27, 2025Routes AsiaPerth, Australia

Routes Asia 2025 is intended to facilitate conversations that will continue to rebuild route networks across the region and drive future market growth.

As the only route development event dedicated to Asia Pacific, the event will provide a platform for the region’s airlines, airports, tourism authorities and aviation stakeholders to meet, share best practice and come together to develop network strategies and ensure future route development across the region.

Over 600 new air services across Asia Pacific are connected to meetings at Routes events. Here, you can meet the industry partners that may power your recovery strategy, and be part of the conversations that will reshape the region’s air services in Perth in 2025.

MARCH 25-27, 2025NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2025)New Orleans, Louisiana

SDC2025 is an event for companies and professionals who aim to enhance skills in logistical planning, and experience the most advanced dispatch technologies and leading-edge equipment designed to drive flight department operations towards success. 

Attendees can stay up-to-date with the best scheduling and dispatching practices through expert-led education sessions, and have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing top flight business aviation services. 

APRIL 3-4, 2025CAPA Airline Leaders Summit Americas 2025Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

CAPA returns to North America in 2025 with the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Americas. The summit will be held in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands from April 3-4, 2025. It will provide unparalleled insight into the strategic landscape of a region that is of vital importance to global aviation.

Aviation in North America is bigger and better than ever, with more travellers, more profits, and a renewed focus on innovation. With the stage being set for growth to reach new peaks in 2025, the Airline Leader Summit – Americas will be bringing together local leaders and international aviation experts to examine the key issues that are now shaping the sector. 

APRIL 8-10, 2025Aircraft Interiors ExpoHamburg, Germany

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is the world’s leading marketplace for airlines and supply chains to meet.

The event brings the whole industry together, so attendees can explore and source the latest products, learn about practical solutions, collaborate and build relationships with the right people, find the best products to enhance cabin interiors, and discover suppliers to create the ultimate cabin and passenger experience.

APRIL 9-10, 2025IATA Wings of Change Americas (WOCA)Bogota, Colombia

The IATA Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) is a flagship industry event within the region, where aviation leaders, regulators and subject matter experts can come together to discuss air transport’s top issues and opportunities, and jointly agree on future actions to better utilize air transport as an engine of economic and social development across the Americas region.

The 2025 edition of WOCA will take place on 9-10 April, in Bogotá, Colombia, with plenary sessions, one-to-one interviews and insightful keynotes, tackling technology and innovation, operations, sustainability, distribution and other industry priorities.

APRIL 7-10, 2025World Aviation Training Summit 2025Orlando, Florida

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) is entirely dedicated to airline simulation and training, allowing attendees to discover the latest innovative training solutions for pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians and ‘ab initio’ flight schools.

It brings together the global aviation training community from airline training academies and universities, regional, national and international airlines, regulators and suppliers.

WATS 2025 will deliver conference streams for pilot training, cabin crew crew training, maintenance training and ‘ab initio’ flight schools, plus targeted workshops alongside the sector’s biggest trade show.

WATS addresses current and future training issues affecting your business, from personnel selection and recruitment to regulation and training technologies.

APRIL 9-12, 2025AERO FriedrichshafenFriedrichshafen, Germany

AERO Friedrichshafen is a trade show dedicated to European general aviation. It is held annually every April, on the shores of Lake Constance at the exhibition center of Friedrichshafen, Germany, right next to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH).

Launched over 45 years ago, AERO Friedrichshafen started as a small exhibition of a handful of motor gliders. Today, the event boasts 12 exhibition halls and static displays ranging from gliders, ultralights, piston aircraft and helicopters up to business aviation. With more than 650 exhibitors from 35 countries, 35,000+ attendees and 500+ journalists from all over the world, AERO Friedrichshafen is the international aviation community’s annual meeting place.

APRIL 15-17, 2025IATA World Cargo SymposiumDubai, UAE

The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious annual air cargo event. The 2024 edition brought 1,949 delegates to Hong Kong (SAR), China.

The next WCS will continue offering plenary sessions, specialized streams, workshops and executive summits, tackling aspects related to technology, innovation, security, customs, cargo operations and sustainability.

MAY 6-7, 202570th Business Aviation Safety SummitCharlotte, North Carolina

The Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) is a two-day event that brings together industry leaders, safety experts and key decision-makers to advance safety practices in business aviation. 

Drawing over 300 participants, the summit offers a comprehensive agenda featuring expert panels, interactive workshops and exceptional networking opportunities. 

A signature moment of the event is the presentation of the Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to aviation safety. The summit also includes an exhibit marketplace, showcasing cutting-edge safety products and services, providing an ideal setting for networking and business connections.

MAY 6-8, 2025Airport Show DubaiDubai, UAE

The Airport Show will bring together the industry’s foremost airport suppliers and service providers, as well as aviation industry leaders and regional decision-makers, to showcase the most recent innovations and technologies.

From May 6–8, 2025, exhibitors from all over the world will be welcomed to Dubai for three days of unparalleled networking and business opportunities at the Airport Show and its co-located events, the ATC Forum, Airport Security Middle East, and the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum.

MAY 6-8, 2025Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress Amsterdam

Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress is where the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aviation and energy community can meet, with over 1,000 participants from 60 countries expected to attend in 2025.

As more projects move towards Final Investment Decision (FID), alternative feedstock opportunities continue to develop, and the world looks at the capabilities of eSAF, Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress is the place to meet future project partners, understand SAF capabilities and explore the opportunities for aviation decarbonisation in Europe and beyond.

MAY 7-10, 2025MTB Aviation AsiaHo Chi Minh, Vietnam

MTB – ‘Meet the Buyer’ – is a Vietnam-based programme of one-to-one appointments between Technical Purchasing Managers, Materials Managers, Supply Chain Managers & Senior Buyers from the Asia-Pacific Airline Community, including Low-Cost, Emerging & Regional Airlines, together with supplier companies from all areas of the aviation industry.

MAY 8-9, 2025CAPA Airline Leader Summit: Airlines in TransitionAthens, Greece

The lead event in the 2025 global summit series of the Center for Aviation (CAPA), the Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition two-day summit combines CAPA’s characteristic blend of aviation industry analysis and knowledge with thought leadership.

The 2025 edition of the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Airlines in Transition will explore the ever-changing business models of airlines around the world, with deep dives into best practices for a sustainable future. 

The agenda will offer comprehensive coverage of the air travel industry and the vital issues that are shaping the sector at the regional level and beyond. It will include analysis of: how regional and global dynamics are playing out across the airline sector; how shifts in consumer preferences are changing tourism and spending habits; how the rapid push towards sustainability is changing travel realities; and how companies are adapting business models and decision-making processes in response to these changing circumstances.

MAY 13-14, 2025The African Aviation Safety and Operations SummitKigali, Rwanda

The African Aviation Safety & Operations Summit is a crucial two-day event dedicated to elevating safety and operational standards across the continent’s aviation sector. 

Co-hosted by Flight Safety Foundation and The African Airlines Association (AAFRA), the summit attracts approximately 200 participants, including regulators, airline executives and aviation professionals. 

The gathering fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration in order to tackle the unique challenges faced by African aviation, driving progress and innovation in the industry. The summit also features an exhibit marketplace, showcasing cutting-edge safety products and services, providing an ideal setting for networking and business connections.

MAY 13-15, 2025Airspace World 2025Lisbon, Portugal

FIrst launched in 2023, Airspace World is the global event where the worlds of manned and unmanned aviation come together to agree on the path towards realising the full potential of a global airspace.

Airspace World 2025 is where airspace leaders, innovators, strategists, technologists, and policymakers from over 140 countries are set to gather, in order to showcase and experience developments and services that will enable the aviation industry to create a global airspace that is safe, fair, intelligent and interoperable.

MAY 13-15, 2025IATA Energy Aviation ForumBaku, Azerbaijan

The Energy Aviation Forum is the premier industry meeting for the world’s aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and SAF suppliers, and other IATA Strategic Partners to discuss the industry’s priorities and agree on actions to enhance efficiency and productivity, and better understand what the commitment to deliver on the net zero 2050 pledge will mean in practice.

As the premier industry meeting for the world’s aviation fuel community, AEF is by invitation only to IATA Members and IATA Strategic Partners.

MAY 14-15, 2025Aviation Festival AmericasMiami, Florida

In its 17th year running, Aviation Festival Americas is set to take place on May 14-15, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center to discuss new strategies and technologies, and develop new commercial relationships.

The event covers every aspect of commercial aviation and features 200+ influential speakers across seven conference tracks, including C-level executives from major airlines and airports such as Delta, American, United and more. Attendees can join decision makers from every major airline, airport, and solution provider in North and South America.

MAY 15-17, 2025HeliRussiaRussia

HeliRussia is a premier exhibition in Russia showcasing global advancements in the helicopter industry, covering all aspects from design and production to operation, including unmanned aerial vehicles and air mobility

JUNE 5-6, 2025Safety Forum by EUROCONTROLBrussels, Belgium

The Safety Forum is a two-day event held annually at EUROCONTROL headquarters in Brussels. 

Organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with EUROCONTROL and the European Regions Airline Association, the Forum brings together aviation safety experts, regulators and industry leaders to explore how cutting-edge technologies can improve decision-making and risk assessment in aviation operations. 

By facilitating collaboration among professionals from diverse sectors, the forum fosters the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions to address safety challenges and drive progress across the industry. The forum includes a select exhibition area, offering a curated display of cutting-edge safety products and services. This focused setting aims to foster meaningful networking and impactful business connections.

JUNE 1-3, 2025IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit 2025Delhi, India

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place on 1-3 June 2025 in Delhi, India. The event will be hosted by IndiGo.

The 81st IATA AGM and WATS will gather the top leadership from airlines, the aviation value chain and governments as the aviation industry faces complex and dynamic operating, business and geopolitical environments.

JUNE 2-5, 2025air cargo EuropeMunich, Germany

air cargo Europe is the international gathering for the global air freight industry. 

Since 2003, it has been held in Munich every two years. Considered the leading platform for international networking in the air freight industry, this four-day trade show offers innovative products, systems and technologies, as well as a wealth of expert knowledge. 

The exhibition is part of transport logistics, the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management.

JUNE 8-11, 2025International Airfield and Highway Pavements ConferenceGlendale, Arizona

Held in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference provides an exclusive opportunity to network, interact, and exchange information with worldwide leaders in the fields of transportation and development, plus highway and airfield pavements.

It will bring together transportation systems and infrastructure practitioners and researchers, operation managers, project/construction managers, academics, transportation & development practitioners, consultants, and contractors from around the world.

JUNE 16-22, 2025The 55th International Paris Air ShowParis, France

The International Paris Air Show is organized by SIAE, a subsidiary of the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS). It is the largest event in the industry, bringing together stakeholders from around the world. The event embodies excellence, innovation and international cooperation in the aerospace sector.

Held biannually, the Paris Air Show attracts over 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, 150 aircraft and over 200 flying displays, and over 300,000 visitors.

JULY 9-11, 20251st International Conference on Sustainable Aviation ResearchDublin, Ireland

Existing conferences on sustainable aviation fuels often cater to corporate interests and senior-level attendees, yet there is a notable absence of dedicated forums that provide a holistic view. Traditional academic conferences tend to focus narrowly on specific technical disciplines, such as analytical chemistry methods or testing protocols, rarely integrating perspectives across the full SAF lifecycle from feedstocks to conversion, analysis, qualification, deployment and impact assessment.

However, the first International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Research (ICSAR) 2025 aims to bridge these gaps by fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue on sustainable aviation fuels research, development, policy and implementation. This forum will not only promote vital collaboration across sectors, but also ensure that today’s students receive the comprehensive, systems-level education and exposure necessary to continue driving innovation in this critically important field.

JULY 15-17, 2025Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation SafetySingapore

The Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety is a three-day event jointly organized by Flight Safety foundation and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.  

The summit brings together over 500 aviation safety professionals, regulators, operators, key decision-makers and industry leaders to advance safety standards and share best practices across the region.

Focused on addressing critical safety issues, it fosters collaboration and provides expert insights tailored to the unique challenges of aviation safety in the Asia Pacific. 

The event is designed for aviation professionals involved in flight operations, safety and quality assurance, as well as those from civil aviation authorities (CAA), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organizations (MROs), fixed base operators (FBOs), manufacturers, service providers, educational institutions, airports, and air navigation service providers (ANSPs).

JULY 21-25, 2025

American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsAviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum)Las Vegas

The 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum is a venue for showcasing recent progress on aircraft design, air traffic management and operations, and aviation technologies, as well as policy, planning and market issues affecting the future direction of the global aviation industry. 

The goal of the event is to offer a unique venue for interaction between researchers, system developers, product support personnel, managers and business developers from throughout industry, government and academia.

The AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum) has continued to grow over each successive year, drawing participants from around the globe. 

AUGUST 16-19, 20252025 Air Carriers Purchasing ConferenceAtlanta, Georgia

The Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC) provides a professional environment for airlines and supplier companies looking to expand their knowledge of industry trends, develop relationships and grow their businesses. With both a business and a social agenda, the ACPC offers structured and unstructured meetings, ensuring that all attendees have equal opportunities to network and learn. 

Attending the ACPC also enables airline employees to meet and discuss common issues and interests, developing relationships that can provide peer support for everyday supply chain challenges.

AUGUST 25-27, 202521st Asia Pacific Airline Training SymposiumSingapore

The Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) is the Asia-Pacific region’s largest aviation training event, designed by and for aviation professionals. It brings together the training community from airline training academies and universities to regional, national and international airlines, regulators and suppliers.

APATS 2025 will deliver conference streams for Pilot, Cabin Crew and Maintenance training alongside the APATS exhibition.

APATS addresses current and future training issues affecting businesses, from personnel selection and recruitment to regulation and training technologies.

The event offers an opportunity to meet with the key decision makers from the region and allows attendees to discuss the latest training technologies and techniques to improve operational safety and efficiency.

SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2025Aero-Engines EuropeHamburg, Germany

Held in Hamburg, Aero-Engines Europe is a two-day conference that focuses on the trends and issues affecting the aero engine community in the region. It attracts senior executives from airlines, as well as OEMs, MROs, lessors, suppliers and consultancies. 

SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2025Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2025Manila, Philippines

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is committed to the continuous improvement of aviation safety performance in the Asia Pacific region. As part of that commitment, AAPA plans to hold the next Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar (APASS) on September 10-11, 2025 in Manila, Philippines. The host Airline for APASS 2025 will be Philippine Airlines.

APASS is the premier regional aviation safety event, designed to create a common meeting place for the region’s airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, insurers, ground handlers, MROs and suppliers to discuss and to be updated on the latest developments and priorities in aviation safety.

This seminar has a proven track record in providing an excellent safety forum, including networking opportunities that enable the exchange of ideas on the important fundamentals and applications of aviation safety best practices, in-service experience, lessons learned and the sharing of practical solutions with key aviation safety experts around the region.

SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2025Aviation Industry Association Annual Conference (AIANZ)Wellington, New Zealand

With a focus on airlines and aviation companies in the Australasia and Pacific region, the AIANZ Conference is an immersive experience, offering invaluable insights, networking opportunities, and expert-led discussions that aim to shape the future of aviation.

The conference is organized by AIANZ, the membership body that represents the interests of the commercial aviation industry in New Zealand. Founded in 1950, AIANZ’s overall goal is to support a safe, sustainable and resilient sector. 

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2025Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London

This event is organized by Airline Economics, the largest finance & leasing global publication for the aviation sector, and it will bring together companies and individuals in the aviation finance leasing sector.  

SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2025Routes World Hong Kong

With the goal of uniting the global route community, Routes World 2025 will bring together airlines, airports and aviation stakeholders from across the world to build air services and global economic growth. The event will create a platform for conversations between senior network planners that will define the industry’s global future.

On top of networking opportunities, airline CEOs and industry heavyweights will discuss the current state of the industry and the actions that must be taken to continue to stimulate recovery.

SEPTEMBER 24-26, 2025Aeromed ConferenceHobart, Australia

Each year, the Aeromedical Society of Australasia hosts its Annual Conference in either Australia or New Zealand. In 2025, the location will be Hobart in Australia.

The society will also celebrate its 40th year at the 2025 conference, which serves as a forum for all professionals working in Australia and New Zealand’s air medical transport services. 

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1, 2025Advanced Air Mobility ExpoLondon

The Advanced Air Mobility Expo is Europe’s leading event dedicated to shaping the future of airspace.  It’s an international exhibition and conference dedicated to the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, where attendees can see the latest developments in AAM technology, and network with thousands of like-minded professionals and potential suppliers.

OCTOBER 6-7, 2025Defence Aviation Safety ConferenceLondon

The Defence Aviation Safety conference is dedicated to enhancing aviation safety in the military sector, focusing on innovation, training and responsibility. It offers a platform for defence aviation experts to share knowledge and tools to support organizational strategies, with free attendance for serving military or government personnel.

OCTOBER 7-9, 2025Inter Airport Europe 2025Munich, Germany

Inter Airport Europe is a key event for the global airport industry. With a highly specialised profile, the exhibition is the place to be for airport operators when it comes to sourcing airport equipment, technology and services for ground handling, terminal operations, airport IT and airport design.

In addition, the show will gather a highly international audience and offer them 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 reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

OCTOBER 7-9, 2025World Aviation FestivalLisbon, Portugal

The World Aviation Festival is one of the biggest conferences and exhibitions in the aviation industry. The event is also a global gathering for the most influential leaders in aviation.

Bringing together the world’s airlines, airports and their top executives in charge of software, services, marketing and distribution, this is where the future of aviation is shaped.

OCTOBER 13-14, 2025The Aerospace EventWashington, D.C

The Aerospace Event is a premier gathering for aerospace and defense industry executives, focusing on policy, technology and strategy. It offers a confidential venue for knowledge exchange and discussions on critical topics such as DoD budgets, procurement trends and geopolitics. Attendees can expect impactful insights from industry leaders and ample networking opportunities.

OCTOBER 14-16, 20252025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)Las Vegas

The 2025 National Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will be a venue in which to showcase the latest innovations and services driving the business aviation industry forward. 

At NBAA-BACE, attendees will gain access to a global audience of decision-makers, industry leaders and potential clients. Equally, exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with thousands of attendees, expand their reach and elevate their brand in front of key industry players looking for solutions and partnerships. 

OCTOBER 14-16, 2025Sustainable Aviation Futures North AmericaHouston, Texas

The 2025 edition of Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress is an event for the policymakers and industry leaders driving the innovation, investment and collaboration within North America’s sustainable aviation and energy industry.

Over 800 attendees from the entire aviation and energy value chain will come together for expert panels, presentations and workshops to develop their strategy, while structured networking sessions will help them to build vital connections.

OCTOBER 15-16, 2025MRO EuropeLondon

Attracting over 11,000 attendees, MRO Europe is the largest event of its kind in the region and is a unique opportunity to connect with the entire aviation aftermarket.

The two-day exhibition features over 450 exhibitors from around the world, representing all levels of the airline supply chain.

OCTOBER 15-16, 2025Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference Asia/Pacific 2025Bangkok, Thailand

The event focuses on networking opportunities for airlines and IT software vendors, sharing projects and addressing industry challenges. It offers insights into the latest technologies in MRO and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), featuring informative case studies relevant to airline transformations.

Airlines, operators and MROs will enjoy opportunities to watch demos of the latest digital solutions, or to discuss their own challenges and priorities with leading vendors. As usual, there will also be chance to listen to a full conference agenda of case studies from airlines, operators and MROs, sharing their own digital journeys about implementing new and modern IT solutions, including what they have gained and what they have learned.

OCTOBER 29-31, 2025TLS Air Cargo Southeast AsiaSingapore

Organized by transport logistic Southeast Asia (TLS), air cargo Southeast Asia is the international industry gathering for the global air freight industry.

The event is poised to be one of the most important business platforms for the air cargo sector, where international air cargo professionals will convene to network, make new contacts, develop upcoming markets and explore joint business potential.

air cargo Southeast Asia will bring together exhibiting companies from the air cargo sector, including airlines, airports, forwarding agents, cargo handling companies, express services, logistics providers and others.

NOVEMBER 4-6, 202578th Annual International Aviation Safety SummitLisbon, Portugal

The three-day International Aviation Safety Summit (IASS) is the industry’s foremost safety event, attracting over 300 participants from over 50 countries.

It serves as a global forum for exchanging critical insights and proposing new strategies to further reduce risks, continuously improving the world’s safest mode of transportation. 

The summit’s content is tailored to address a broad range of topics, including safety management, training, practical solutions, human factors, mental health, maintenance, engineering, and offshore operations. 

NOVEMBER 4-6, 202523rd European Airline Training SymposiumCascais, Portugal

The European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) is Europe’s largest aviation training event, designed by and for aviation professionals.

It brings together the training community from around Europe and beyond, from airline training academies and universities to regional, national and international airlines, regulators and suppliers.

Supported by the training industry and subject matter experts, EATS will deliver practical solutions for those day-to-day challenges, and offer key insights into the future of the industry.

NOVEMBER 4-6, 2025Super Terminal Expo Hong Kong

Super Terminal Expo is Asia’s pioneering design, construction and operations event, showcasing the next wave of innovation in passenger and cargo terminals.

NOVEMBER 17-21, 2025Dubai AirshowDubai, UAE

The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow will be the biggest aerospace event to take place in 2025, playing an instrumental role in bringing the industry together to access invaluable networking opportunities and market insights. 

This latest edition of the biannual event will encompass five days of world-class aircraft displays, innovative products, and technologies, along with hours of thought-leadership content, all within one location.

NOVEMBER 18-19, 2025Aerospace Tech Week AmericasAtlanta, Georgia

Aerospace Tech Week Americas is an event focused on driving innovation and technology advancements within the aerospace sector. Bringing together senior executives and technical leaders, ATW connects the whole value chain of aerospace to discuss, connect and collaborate on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities. 

DECEMBER 2-4, 2025Sustainable Aviation Futures CongressSingapore

Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC Congress returns to Singapore from December 2-4, 2025, and it will unpack national policies, strategies to create domestic SAF production, and pathways to export fuel worldwide. 

Asia Pacific is the fastest growing aviation market in the world. It has recently seen the announcement of a raft of regional SAF and aviation decarbonisation policies, and it enjoys broad SAF feedstock diversity, marking it out as one of the most exciting markets for SAF in the world.

DECEMBER 9-11, 2025Airspace Asia Pacific 2025Hong Kong

This will be the first ever Airspace Asia Pacific conference, intended as a venue for businesses to shape a stronger Asia Pacific Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Unmanned Aircraft System Management (UTM) community, maximizing the opportunities presented by digitalisation, virtualisation and other new technologies.

DECEMBER 10-11, 2025The 15th Aviation Forum Hamburg, Germany

The Aviation Forum is Europe’s leading aerospace management conference. The 2024 Aviation Forum was held under the theme of ‘Navigating the future: Sustainability, innovation, collaboration’. Leading experts in the industry spoke about net zero and innovation, digitalization and AI, as well as supply chain and the production system.

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