8th edition of inter airport Southeast Asia returns to Singapore in 2025

Singapore: inter airport Southeast Asia (IASEA), the premier trade exhibition and  conference for airport innovation and technology in Asia, will return to Singapore from 25 to 27  March 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands. 

The 8th edition is expected to bring together over 3,500  representatives of the aviation industry in Asia, 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.  

Asia driving majority in airport projects 

With visitor arrivals projected to reach 564 million in the Asia 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 staggering USD 488 billion, while  the investment at existing airports amounts to 170 projects, valued at USD 217 billion.  

“Thailand is one of the high growths in the emerging aviation market in Asia-Pacific. The passenger  volume is expected to double by 2032, and Thailand will 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 of  Thailand PLC (AOT). 

“To make Thailand a regional aviation hub, and a goal to bring Suvarnabhumi  International Airport rank among the top airport operators by 2037, massive investments are also being made to procure automated technology and biometric identification systems to reduce  international passenger processing times. Given the increasing complexity of airport operations  and the need to innovate, the inter airport Southeast Asia conference 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 airport Southeast Asia  conference: 

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. Lye Teck 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 for Asia & Pacific, Munich Airport International 

9. Tatsuya Izumi, Deputy General Manager, Narita International 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, visit www.interairport-southeastasia.com.  

inter airport Southeast 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 the Asia-Pacific region 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 airport Southeast Asia 2025 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 include ADB 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,” said Brad Moore, CEO – APAC, Swissport. 

Japan pavilion 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, Singapore is 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. 

All registered professionals for inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 will be granted free access to  both the exhibition and conference floors. For the latest information on inter airport Southeast  Asia, please visit the event website, LinkedIn, or Facebook pages.