Aviation-Event at IATA AGM 2026 in Brazil (June 2026)
20. Mai 2026
Ahead of IATA AGM 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Aviation-Event is gathering exclusive „State of the Industry“ perspectives from international aviation leaders and stakeholders.
We are pleased to feature insights from Prof. Dr. Raphael von Heereman, Senior Political Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Antwerp Management School.
„Green aviation should not be viewed exclusively as a climate-related objective, but also as a strategic necessity for strengthening the resilience and long-term stability of the aviation sector.
Historically, geopolitical crises and energy shocks have repeatedly demonstrated how vulnerable aviation remains to fluctuations in oil and kerosene prices. From the oil crises of the 1970s to more recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, disruptions in global energy markets have consistently affected airlines, airports, ticket prices, and overall market stability.
While aviation remains essential for global mobility, trade, tourism, and economic development, the industry faces the challenge of reducing its dependence on finite fossil-based resources while maintaining connectivity and competitiveness.
In this context, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen technologies, electric propulsion, digital optimisation, advanced air traffic management, and next-generation aircraft design represent important pathways toward greater energy diversification and operational resilience.
At the same time, this transformation will require significant investment, infrastructure adaptation, regulatory coordination, and realistic implementation timelines. The challenge is therefore not only technological, but systemic and geopolitical in nature.
The decisions taken during this decade are likely to shape the structure, competitiveness, and energy security of global aviation for generations to come.“
As part of Aviation-Event’s dedicated on-site media coverage during IATA AGM 2026, additional executive perspectives and interviews will follow in the coming days.
#AviationEvent #IATAAGM #GreenAviation #AviationIndustry #Sustainability
We are pleased to feature insights from Prof. Dr. Raphael von Heereman, Senior Political Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Antwerp Management School.
„Green aviation should not be viewed exclusively as a climate-related objective, but also as a strategic necessity for strengthening the resilience and long-term stability of the aviation sector.
Historically, geopolitical crises and energy shocks have repeatedly demonstrated how vulnerable aviation remains to fluctuations in oil and kerosene prices. From the oil crises of the 1970s to more recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, disruptions in global energy markets have consistently affected airlines, airports, ticket prices, and overall market stability.
While aviation remains essential for global mobility, trade, tourism, and economic development, the industry faces the challenge of reducing its dependence on finite fossil-based resources while maintaining connectivity and competitiveness.
In this context, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen technologies, electric propulsion, digital optimisation, advanced air traffic management, and next-generation aircraft design represent important pathways toward greater energy diversification and operational resilience.
At the same time, this transformation will require significant investment, infrastructure adaptation, regulatory coordination, and realistic implementation timelines. The challenge is therefore not only technological, but systemic and geopolitical in nature.
The decisions taken during this decade are likely to shape the structure, competitiveness, and energy security of global aviation for generations to come.“
As part of Aviation-Event’s dedicated on-site media coverage during IATA AGM 2026, additional executive perspectives and interviews will follow in the coming days.
#AviationEvent #IATAAGM #GreenAviation #AviationIndustry #Sustainability