The aviation industry in Asia is moving faster than ever, driven by cutting-edge technology, bold collaborations, and a deep commitment to sustainable growth. The Aviation Festival Asia Awards 2026 are here to celebrate the organisations and initiatives that are redefining what’s possible in the region.
We invite you to recognise the organisations that have truly excelled this year across operations, customer experience, and digital transformation.
Award Categories
- Sustainability Achievement Award: Recognizing outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in aviation.
- Best Use of AI: Honouring exceptional application of artificial intelligence to improve operations, efficiency, or passenger experience.
- Collaboration of the Year (Airline/airport/ground handlers only): Celebrating a successful partnership between airlines or between an airline and an airport that delivered measurable innovation or impact.
- Industry Game-Changer: Awarded to an airline that has redefined norms, challenged conventions, and driven transformative change within the industry.
- Smart Airport Journey Award: Recognizing an airport that has significantly enhanced the passenger journey through innovative technology solutions.
- Digital Innovator of the Year: Awarded to a company, team, or initiative that demonstrated visionary use of digital tools or platforms to reshape airline or airport operations, customer experience, or service delivery.
Key Submission Details
Submissions are based on individual organisations and their groundbreaking achievements. While the award is for the company/organisation, we encourage you to mention individual people or teams in your submission if it helps illustrate the achievement; this will help us in reaching out to potential finalists.
The deadline for all submissions is Monday, Jan 19th.
Please note: To officially accept and receive an award at the ceremony during Aviation Festival Asia (March 25 – 26, 2026, Singapore), a representative from the winning organisation must be registered to attend the event
We can’t wait to recognise the achievements of the industry in Singapore!
Our Battle of the Airline Apps Asia competition is also open for submissions. This separate award honours the best in airline technology, customer service, and operational excellence. Be sure to vote for your favourite today!
