The aviation industry has never had the luxury of tackling one challenge at a time. While airlines are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, they are also navigating sustainability targets, aircraft financing, supply chain disruptions, ageing infrastructure and an industry-wide talent shortage. Every decision is connected. Every investment has ripple effects.
July 8, 2026
Those conversations are set to converge at the Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026, where leaders from across the aviation ecosystem will gather for two days to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry's future.
Taking place on 29 and 30 September 2026 at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany, the conference is designed to bring together airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers (OEMs), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations, aircraft lessors, regulators, technology providers and aviation service companies under one roof.
The event aims to create meaningful dialogue across the aviation value chain by combining executive panel discussions, technology showcases and networking opportunities into a single program.
More than another aviation conference
Conferences often promise conversations about the future. This one focuses on the decisions aviation leaders are making today.
Over two days, delegates will hear directly from industry executives through panel discussions built around practical business challenges rather than theoretical debates. The organisers say speakers will share real-world experiences, lessons learned and examples from their organisations as the industry adapts to rapid technological and operational change.
The agenda reflects many of the priorities currently occupying airline boardrooms and airport management teams.
Discussion topics include:
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and aviation's decarbonisation journey
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Digitalisation and the practical application of Artificial Intelligence
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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), reliability and supply chain resilience
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Fleet financing, aircraft leasing and investment
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Airport development and infrastructure innovation
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Crew welfare and workforce management
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Preparing the aviation industry for the opportunities and challenges of 2040 and beyond
Collectively, these themes cover almost every major area influencing aviation's next decade.
Technology will be on display, not just discussed
The conversations will not be confined to the conference stage.
Running alongside the event, the exhibition will showcase products, services and emerging technologies supporting aviation's continued transformation. Visitors will be able to engage directly with exhibitors, explore new solutions and understand how technology is being used to improve operational efficiency, passenger experience, sustainability initiatives and overall business performance.
For delegates, the exhibition offers an opportunity to move from discussion to demonstration by seeing practical innovations already entering the market.
Where business conversations continue after the panels
The organisers have positioned networking as an equally important part of the conference experience.
Delegates will have opportunities to meet senior executives, exchange ideas and build new business relationships through organised networking sessions, the exhibition area and an official cocktail reception.
Whether it is an airline exploring a new technology partner, an airport evaluating infrastructure solutions or an MRO provider connecting with suppliers, the conference is intended to encourage conversations beyond formal presentations.
Bringing the Global Aviation Community Together
Delegates are expected from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas, reflecting the international nature of aviation.
By bringing together organisations representing every stage of the aviation value chain, the conference seeks to encourage collaboration between sectors that increasingly depend on one another.
From airlines expanding their fleets and airports modernising infrastructure, to lessors financing growth and technology providers accelerating digital transformation, the program has been designed to reflect the interconnected nature of today's aviation industry.
Event details
Event: Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026
Dates: 29-30 September 2026
Venue: Frankfurt Marriott Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany
Who should attend?
The conference is intended for professionals and decision-makers from:
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Airlines
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Airports
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Aircraft OEMs
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MRO organisations
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Aircraft leasing and finance companies
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Aviation technology providers
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Regulators
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Aviation service providers
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Senior executives and industry experts across the aviation value chain
The two-day event will feature executive panel discussions, an aviation exhibition, organised networking sessions and an official cocktail reception.
For more information, visit https://globalaviationconference.com/
Stay tuned to Avionyz for speaker announcements, agenda updates, exclusive interviews and complete coverage before and throughout the Global Aviation Conference Frankfurt 2026.
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