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World Aviation Festival 2023
26-28 September 2023
FIL – Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre
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Aviation Festival Asia 2024
28-29 February 2024
Suntec
Singapore
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The DAA’s proposed incentive scheme to target CO2 emissions
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Neste establishes a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain to Changi Airport
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The Battle of the Airline Apps is back!
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Air New Zealand expands in app baggage tracking
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The Battle of the Airline Apps is back!
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World Aviation Festival 2023 – Managing the evolving landscape of challenges in the aviation industry. A closer look at the agenda release.
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Richard Nuttall, CEO SriLankan Airlines – Keynote interview
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Paul Griffiths, CEO Dubai Airports – Keynote interview
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Keynote CEO panel: As airports rescale following the pandemic, how can they rebuild to a smarter future whilst prioritising innovation and sustainability?
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2022 FIFA World Cup has airports preparing for 1.7 million visitors
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Discussing sustainability with the President of Shell Aviation, Jan Toschka
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The ICAO Commits to Net-Zero By 2050 Target
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What is Holding Young People Back From Joining the Aviation Industry?
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The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Finnair
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