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If you would’ve told 13-yr old me that one day I’d be not only attending one of the biggest airshows out there but also working at it, connecting with #womeninaviation and talking about how the industry is innovating in #sustainableaviation, I would’ve told you that sounds about right ;) Here’s to roundabout career paths that lead you right to where you belong.

Interesting read from the folks at Aviation Week about the functionality of the Farnborough (and Paris) Airshows. While I have always been a fan of these events, the logistics have traditionally been a nightmare and costs have gotten out of control. Is it time to re-think the airshow? Does it need to be 5 days of commercial activity? My guess is people can do all they need to in 3 days or less. As the article states, there may not be a need for an International Airshow each year, but since Farnborough and Paris are competitors neither one is going to cede to the other. So what should be done? Is there one that is preferred over the other? Personally, I think it should be every other year and then alternating between Farnborough and Paris, (with the regional shows of Singapore and Dubai filling in the off years, so it would look like the following: - 2025 Paris - 2026 Singapore - 2027 Farnborough - 2028 Dubai As it stands right now there are 2 airshows per year which garner some level of international coverage. Seems like market saturation to me. Curious what other think. Post your thoughts below

Attended Farnborough International Airshow yesterday and I was taken by the large presence that Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines had: exhibition stands, chalets etc. Why would an airline use FIA to promote itself at an aerospace / technology show? Surely, airlines go to see what they can buy, not promote what they sell? I'd be interested if anyone from Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines can offer any insight. On a broader note, I felt FIA 2024 felt a little muted this year. Not sure why but just didn't feel the buzz. Static and aerial displays were average and it just didn't feel as exciting as it normally does but that may just be me. Couple of things I would add (constructively) for the sake of Farnborough International: - Waymarking/signage was pretty poor. - Far too few seats where people could connect or meet - nearly auctioned off a picnic bench in the street food area as people were so desperate to grab it when I was vacating - Likewise far too few retail hospitality outlets that resulted in very long queues - Free WiFi. What WiFi? Coverage and accessibility was abysmal.

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Here is this week's IR Challenge, do you recognize the airport? The first (5) people to email us the answer to info@airportIR.com, identifying the correct location in the photo will be set up with a complimentary, 1-week access to IR Select. Follow airportIR by Modalis each week for the challenge! #IRchallenge #modalisnewsfeed #airportir #airports #aviationindustry #globaleconomy

Back to work after last week's #AviationFest. Here's our recap of World Aviation Festival in 8 photo's: 1. Global connections: We had the chance to meet and have valuable conversations with people from all over the world (airports, airlines, and other stakeholders). Thanks for the picture Dirk Bresser & Simon Prent 2. VIP visit: Royal Schiphol Group's CEO, Pieter van Oord, visited our booth and experienced the Deep Turnaround insights firsthand. 3. Team excitement: Lots of energy the in the team to make WAF a successful event. It feels like a team building activity, where everyone contributes to achieve a great outcome. 4. Comfortable booth: Our booth served as a comfortable home base for the three-day event. 5. Interactive experience: visitors could interact with Travor, the multi-use case passenger experience platform, and even scan their boarding passes for a personalised itinerary on their way home. 6. Panel discussions: Mieke Struik from Schiphol Group joined a panel to discuss the future of smart airports, focusing on the passenger experience. 7. Great atmosphere: The RAI Amsterdam provided a nice atmosphere with lots of exhibitors. The weather played a great role, too. 8. New technology: Visitors had the opportunity to try out the new PRM call point, part of Travor, which is being rolled out at multiple airports. See you at the next aviation event. #airports #innovation

The summer season continues to take off for MAG (Airports Group) as almost 6m passengers travelled through our airports in May, up 9% year-on-year ✈️ Manchester Airport and London Stansted Airport once again had a record breaking month, with passenger numbers equal to 106% of those seen in May 2019. Operational performance remains strong as the peak summer period approaches, with 100% of passengers getting through security in 15 minutes or less at East Midlands Airport, with the figure standing at 99% at Manchester and 97% at London Stansted. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eorqKc

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The first airshow propelled audiences into a world of aviation wonders 100 years ago. Today, there are about 300 airshows around the world including #SGAirshow2026, each differing in scale and scope but sharing the same purpose: to champion human ambition and the relentless pursuit of improvement and innovation. How have airshows evolved and stood against the test of time? Join us as we delve into the first part of our latest series, where we look at how far airshows have come. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkPNuc6F

Here is this week's IR airport pic Challenge - Do you recognize it? The first (5) people to email us the answer to info@airportIR.com, identifying the correct airport in the photo will be set up with a free 1-week IR Select trial subscription. Follow airportIR by Modalis for the next mystery Airport picture, posted each week to challenge you!  #IRchallenge #airportir #modalisnewsfeed #airports #aviationindustry #globaleconomy