Shaping Airports for Tomorrow: The 8th edition of inter airport Southeast Asia Returns to Singapore in 2025

Asia'spremier airport exhibition and conference spotlights onsustainability, innovation, and future infrastructure

SINGAPORE,Nov. 21, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- inter airportSoutheast Asia, the premier trade exhibition and conference for airport innovation and technology inAsia, will return toSingaporefrom 25 to27 March 2025at the Marina Bay Sands. Organisedby RX,the 8thedition is expected to bring together over 3,500 representatives of the aviation industry inAsia, influencers in the airports and airlines community, and 150+ exhibitors, including world-class solution providers and airport equipment suppliers, to connect, find synergies, build partnerships, and innovate.

As the aviation industry advances and new airport projects and investments surge globally, groundbreaking innovations are essential to drive its transformation. Themed"Airport Operations for Tomorrow"conversations at the exhibition and conference will highlight innovation, technology, and sustainable solutions to optimise terminal and ramp operations of the future.

Asiadriving majority in airport projects

With visitor arrivals projected to reach 564 million in theAsia Pacific, the region is now positioned at the forefront of significant airport development, leading the global aviation recovery. APAC currently boasts 575 existing or new airport projects, valued at a staggeringUSD 488 billion, while the investment at existing airports amounts to 170 projects, valued atUSD 217 billion.

"Thailandis one of the high growths in emerging aviation market in Asia-Pacific. The passenger volume is expected to double by 2032, andThailandwill be one of the top 10 markets in total passenger traffic by 2042.  To manage the increased passenger capacity, AOT developed a strategic master plan that includes the construction of new airports, expansion of existing facilities, and upgrades to key infrastructure to enhance capacity to accommodate 240 million annual passengers (MAP) by 2032,"said Latchida Apaphant, EVP, Foreign Affair, Airports ofThailandPLC (AOT). "To makeThailanda regional aviation hub, and a goal to bring Suvarnabhumi International Airport rank among the top airport operators by 2037, massive investments are also be made to procure automated technology and biometric identification system to reduce international passenger processing times. Given the increasing complexity of airport operations and the need to innovate, inter airportSoutheast Asiaconference offers timely discussions and an exhibition to explore emerging technologies for the future of airports."

Ms Latchida will join some of the C-suite speakers confirmed at inter airportSoutheast Asiaconference:

  1. Ricia Montejo, Head, Customer Experience, Aboitiz GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation
  2. Ibrahim Mohd Salleh, Chief Operating Officer, Aerodarat Services Sdn Bhd - a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group
  3. LyeTeck Tan, EVP, Safety& Security, Changi Airport Group
  4. Saurabh Dalvi, Head of Operations,Mumbai,Goa,Hyderabad, Celebi Nas
  5. Musdalifa Abdullah, CEO, GTR Malaysia
  6. Megat Ardian, Senior General Manager, Strategy, Malaysia Airports
  7. Raymond Lo, CEO, Menzies CNAC Aviation Services Ltd
  8. Simon Lotter, Head of Market forAsia& Pacific, Munich Airport International
  9. Tatsuya Izumi, Deputy General Manager,NaritaInternational Airport Corporation
  10. Ranjiv Ramanathan, SVP, SG Hub Transformation& Development, SATS Ltd
  11. Brad Moore, CEO APAC, Swissport International AG

For the complete list of speakers, visitwww.interairport-southeastasia.com.

inter airportSoutheast Asia– the reference point for the Future of Airports

According to Airports Council International (ACI), global passenger volume is foreseen to reach 9.5 billion in 2024, while theAsia-Pacificregion is said to lead in year-on-year (YoY) growth in 2024, with a 13% increase, reaching 3.4 billion passengers by year-end. With air travel playing a vital role in global trade and tourism, the sector must adopt innovative approaches to make airport more sustainable and resilient.

inter airportSoutheast Asia2025 will highlight global and regional solutions that support the scaling up of airport tech to boost operation efficiency and greener solutions in ground operations to reduce carbon emissions. Prominent exhibitors on the exhibition front includeADB Safegate, Alstef Group, BSLBatt, Charlatte Manutention – FAYAT Group, Dynell GmbH, ElectroAir, Fastcharge GSE, ITW GSE, JBT AeroTech, Runway Safe Group, Roypow, Smith Detection, TLD Asia Ltd, Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment, just to name a few.

"Ground support equipment is a critical component of driving airport operations, and the advancements in GSE technology are paramount for driving sustainability and efficiency. By embracing advanced GSE technologies, such as electric and autonomous vehicles, we can reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency, all while enhancing safety. It's important to discuss how we can reimagine ground handling operations to establish new benchmarks in turnaround efficiency, and I'm excited to discuss this with fellow panellists at the upcoming inter airport SEA,"saidBrad Moore, CEO – APAC, Swissport.

Japanpavilion will also be showcased for the first time at inter airport Southeast Asia.  The pavilion will present a dynamic line-up of companies including NEC, Japan Radio Co., Ltd (JRC), RION, ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd., Sugie Seito Co., Ltd. and Toyota Industries Corporation as they showcase cutting-edge airport equipment for ground operation and touchless technology to enhance airport experiences.

In line with the industry's focus on innovation and safety,Singaporeis also taking steps to advance aerospace manufacturing standards. A Working Group on Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Manufacturing, established under the Singapore Standards Council, will launch a new standard: SS 708 Additive Manufacturing (AM) for Aviation – Filament Layer Manufacturing (FLM) Process Specifications. The standard seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for FLM parts producers supplying to the aerospace industry, covering process control and qualification of hardware, facility, materials, and operations. The standardisation of terminology and processes will also facilitate procurement officers of FLM parts to better evaluate new industry entrants to the FLM supply chain, ultimately contributing to enhanced safety in both commercial and military aircraft operations. More details will be made available at the event in March.

All registered professionals for inter airportSoutheast Asia2025 will be granted free access to both the exhibition and conference floors. For the latest information on inter airportSoutheast Asia, please visit the eventwebsite,LinkedIn, orFacebookpages.

About inter airportSoutheast Asia

inter airportSoutheast Asiainfluences and accelerates the transformation of the airport industry inAsiaby crafting a unique, 3-day airport trade show for the region.

Every odd year, buyers and decision makers from the airports, airlines, ground handlers and the entire Airport community inAsiaattend inter airportSoutheast Asiato source and experience from the most diverse selection of innovations, technology and equipment for airport terminals and ramp operations.

Whatever your strategy or needs - this is the place to be for business, friendship and new trends.

25-27 March 2025

Marina Bay Sands,Singapore

www.interairport-southeastasia.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, visitwww.rxglobal.com. 

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