Sponsors

Emirates is the world’s largest international airline. From its global hub in Dubai, the airline connects travellers to nearly 140 cities on six continents, providing world-class air transport services that drive tourism and trade. Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft, offering spacious cabins and iconic inflight features such as its A380 Shower Spa and Onboard Lounge, and its iconic multi award-winning ice inflight entertainment system available in all seats across its fleet. Emirates is committed to environmentally-responsible operations and focuses on three areas: reducing emissions, consuming responsibly, and protecting wildlife and habitats.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. 
With 48,004 routes served by 3700 airports, Airbus’ 15,000 aircrafts in service transport every year more than 4.5 billion passengers connecting people and business 24/7 on each continent.
Airbus’ diverse product line includes everything from passenger jetliners to freighters and private jets, ranging in size from 100-seat jetliners to the A350-1000 that is capable of transporting more than 410 passengers. With each of the company’s aircraft family boasting cutting-edge design, superior comfort, and unparalleled efficiency, they are setting the standard for the most modern and most sustainable aviation industry in terms of fuel burn and CO2 emissions".

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defence products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability, and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company’s core values of safety, quality, and integrity.  

GE Aerospace, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power, and mechanical systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. GE Aerospace has a global service network to support these offerings and is part of the world's Digital Industrial Company with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive.

Rolls-Royce is a major manufacturer of aero engines for the large commercial aircraft, regional jet and business aviation markets .The business uses its engineering expertise, in-depth knowledge and capabilities to provide through-life support solutions for its customers. In Civil Aerospace, it has a large installed product base of more than 5,700 large engines and around 9,700 business aviation and regional engines. It also has a large order book with more than 1,500 new large engines due to be delivered over the next few years, representing 52% market share and supporting its fleet growth expectations in the medium term. Rolls-Royce engines power the latest modern widebody aircraft such as the Airbus A330neo, Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 as well as the world's fastest and largest business jets. Rolls-Royce continues to champion sustainable power through the optimisation of the gas turbine, the adoption of SAFs (sustainable aviation fuels), and by being at the forefront of developing innovative propulsion technologies such as electrification and hydrogen-powered applications.

Dubai Airports oversees the development and operation of Dubai's two airports – Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Dubai Airports strives to balance the diverse interests of all stakeholders to foster sustainable aviation growth, protect operational resilience, and ensure seamless collaboration among service providers. Dubai Airports’ paramount objective is to provide a secure, safe, and efficient service that elevates the guest experience, while maintaining a sustainable business.
In 2023, DXB proudly hosted 87m guests, reaffirming its status as the world's preeminent international airport for the 10th consecutive year. With air connectivity spanning more than 250 destinations facilitated by 100 plus international carriers, DXB has consolidated its position as a key global hub.
DWC embodies Dubai's vision for the future of aviation. With expansion plans announced in May 2024, involving a record investment of US$35b, DWC aims to reshape the aviation landscape. Over the next decade, it will accommodate 150m passengers annually, expanding to 260m passengers and 12m tons of cargo. Boasting five runways, it will dwarf DXB in size. With futuristic design and seamless intermodal connectivity, DWC aims to revolutionize global air travel, setting new standards for efficiency and passenger experience for the next 50 years.

We're here to make travel better.
We believe that better travel means putting people first and caring for the people and places we visit.
Progress starts when the industry is better connected. Our platform connects the global travel industry and enables new ideas, innovation, and more open ways of working. Everyone is welcome to join. Together, we can redesign the travel of tomorrow.

Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 146 airlines in 65 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,035 aircraft, as of 31 December 2023.

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. In our Airlines, Logistics and Transport practice, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results and outperform the competition with our extensive experience across the value chain and key capabilities.

We address all key sources of value, including operating models, revenue drivers, labor and non-labor costs and activities, network, and fleet restructuring, as well as all facets of business transformation and disruption. With global aviation expertise and a strong presence across 39 countries, we can help you anticipate, respond to, and convert industry challenges into opportunities. 

BOC Aviation is a top five global aircraft lessor and the largest based in Asia with a fleet of more than 680 aircraft owned, managed and on order. It is rated A- by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. 

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

A 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, CFM International (CFM) develops, produces and sells the new advanced-technology LEAP engine and the world’s best-selling CFM56 engine.  Since the first CFM56 engines entered revenue service in 1982, CFM has delivered nearly 40,000 engines to 600+ operators worldwide. CFM currently produces the advanced LEAP engine family to power the Airbus A320neo, the Boeing 737 MAX, and the COMAC C919. To date, the LEAP fleet has logged a total of more than 50 million engine flight hours. In 2021, the CFM RISE * Technology Demonstration Program was launched to fulfill CFM’s mission to lead the way for more sustainable aviation. 

dnata is a leading global air and travel services provider. Established in 1959, the company offers quality and safe ground handling, cargo, travel, catering and retail services in more than 30 countries across six continents. In the financial year 2023-24, dnata’s customer-oriented teams handled over 778,000 aircraft turns, moved 2.9 million tonnes of cargo, uplifted 123 million meals, and recorded a total transaction value (TTV) of travel services of US$ 2.4 billion. 

FLYR is a technology company that is purpose-built for the travel industry. Leveraging deep learning, an advanced form of AI, FLYR is helping airlines, cargo, and hospitality businesses around the globe elevate their results. With FLYR, businesses are able to improve revenue performance and modernize the e-commerce experience through accurate forecasting, automation, and analytics. 

IBS Software is a leading SaaS solutions provider to the travel industry globally, managing mission-critical operations for customers in the aviation, hospitality, tour & cruise and energy resources industries. IBS Software's solutions for the aviation industry cover fleet & crew operations, aircraft maintenance, passenger services, loyalty programs, staff travel and air cargo management. Across the hospitality sector, IBS Software offers a cloud-native, unified platform for hotels and travel sellers, including central reservation (CRS), property management (PMS), revenue management (RMS), call center, booking engine, loyalty and distribution. For the tour and cruise industry, IBS provides a comprehensive, customer-centric, digital platform that covers onshore, online and on-board solutions. Across the energy & resources industry, we provide logistics management solutions that cover logistics planning, operations & accommodation management. The Consulting and Digital Transformation (CDx) business focuses on driving digital transformation initiatives of its customers, leveraging its domain knowledge, digital technologies and engineering excellence. IBS Software operates from 17 offices across the world.

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed – and will continue to transform – the world. It’s an engine for human progress and an instrument to rise above. 
That’s why we work with an explorer’s heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service the world’s most advanced and unrelenting aircraft engines. We do this across a diverse portfolio – including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation – and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers.
This is our mission, and a challenge to which we rise every day. It’s about more than transporting people reliably to their destinations. It’s about more than providing the care and intelligence to service aircraft engines expertly. It’s about innovating and engineering a new and exciting future for aviation – one in which the full potential of human progress can be unleashed. 
This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.  

ABL Aviation is an independent and dedicated global full-service aircraft asset management firm offering tailored leasing and servicing solutions to airline partners and investors, with a global footprint spanning five offices worldwide in Dublin, New York, Casablanca, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. ABL Aviation serves as a hands-on asset manager and servicer with a specialized team of over 40 professionals including investment and financial professionals and in-house technical experts with experience managing and investing in aviation assets across multiple economic cycles, leveraging in-house technical capabilities and proprietary systems to optimize value for our investors at every stage. Boasting a solid track record with over 70 aircraft transactions totalling more than $5bn of capital deployed, we cater to a diverse partner base that comprises some of the world’s leading airlines including Lufthansa, Delta, KLM, Pegasus, Air France, American Airlines, Alaska Air, Turkish Airlines, Atlas Air, EVA Air, EL AL, and Wizz Air.

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.

Air Lease Corporation is a leading aircraft leasing company principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its valued airline customers worldwide.

Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd (CAG) was formed on 16 June 2009 and the corporatisation of Singapore Changi Airport followed on 1 July 2009. As the company managing Changi Airport, CAG undertakes key functions focusing on airport operations and management, air hub development, commercial activities and airport emergency services. It also manages the Changi East development project, which includes the building of a new Terminal 5 for Changi Airport. CAG also operates Seletar Airport and through its subsidiary Changi Airports International, invests in and manages airports around the world. As one of Asia’s most connected international aviation hubs, Changi Airport links Singapore to some 150 cities globally, with close to 100 airlines operating more than 6,400 flights weekly. Jewel Changi Airport, a multi-dimensional lifestyle destination, opened in April 2019, bringing Changi Airport’s shopping and dining offering to over 600 F&B and retail outlets. The world’s most awarded airport, Changi has won over 670 accolades for its consistent and excellent airport staff service, passenger experience and safety standards.
 

Carlyle Aviation Partners is a multi-strategy institutional investment manager with demonstrated capabilities across all segments of the aviation industry.Carlyle Aviation seeks to capitalize on its extensive technical knowledge, in-depth industry expertise and long-standing presence in the commercial aviation sector. The team has extensive experience managing aircraft and engine assets of all ages, through all points of an economic cycle and serves as a strategic partner to its investors and the airline industry.

Embraer is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil that manufactures commercial, executive, agricultural, and defense & security aircraft. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly-owned entities and authorized agents.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. Today, the global fleet transports over 145 million passengers annually. On average, an Embraer aircraft takes off somewhere in the world every 10 seconds.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and is the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company is a leader in sustainability initiatives that include development of the most fuel-efficient aircraft today, and new disruptive electric, hybrid and hydrogen propulsion aircraft concepts. Embraer also has environmentally-responsible manufacturing processes and partnerships to scale up SAF production.
The company maintains industrial units, offices, and service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.

MTU Maintenance is the global market leader in customized solutions for aero engines. With over 30 engine in our portfolio, we have performed more than 22,000 shop visits in over 40 years and combine engineering expertise with deep market insight, network flexibility and robust financial strength to address any needs our customers may have. This experience and our passion empower us to craft tailor-made services encompassing comprehensive engine MRO, asset management and leasing. 

Panasonic Avionics has redefined the role of IFEC, creating a digital third channel that delivers engagement, beyond entertainment. A world where a passenger’s personal preferences create a unique, memorable experience that follows them from one flight to the next. A world where airlines foster deeper connections with passengers delivering tailored, data-driven experiences that enhance customer satisfaction, optimize resources, and generate revenue.

Sanad Group (Sanad) is a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala). With over 35 years of operational expertise, Sanad has a proven track record of delivering world-class integrated maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and financing solutions to optimize engine performance and reliability. 
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with offices in Zurich, Sanad is a trusted partner to a growing diversified customer base, which includes leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial airlines worldwide. Sanad supports customers and partners when and where it matters most, delivering specialized technical capabilities and financing solutions leveraging the latest cutting-edge technologies.
As a leading independent MRO company, Sanad is committed to solidifying Abu Dhabi’s international recognition as a leading aviation hub seamlessly integrated into global supply chains, setting a benchmark for engineering excellence in the industry.
 

Seabury Airline Strategy Group is led by former airline executives and provides a range of advisory services to airlines and OEM’s including: airline commercial strategy, network and fleet planning, maintenance, crew planning and ground operations.  Our strategic partners, Seabury Aviation Partners, add M&A, restructuring, fleet acquisition and capital raising to the range of services.

Based in the IFSC in Dublin Ireland, SMBC Aviation Capital is the second largest aircraft operating lease company globally, with an owned, managed and committed fleet of over 900 aircraft. The company focuses on the most technologically advanced, fuel efficient and narrowbody aircraft types, providing customers across the globe with the aircraft they need to successfully grow their businesses. Established in 2001, the company was acquired in 2012 by a consortium comprised of two of Japan’s biggest companies SMFG and Sumitomo Corporation.

CNN Worldwide is the most honored brand in cable news, reaching more individuals on television and online than any other cable news organization in the United States. Globally, people across the world can watch CNN International, which is widely distributed in over 200 countries and territories. CNN Digital is the #1 online news destination, with more unique visitors than any other news source. CNN’s award-winning portfolio includes non-scripted programming from CNN Original Series and CNN Films for broadcast, streaming, and distribution across multiple platforms. CNN programming can be found on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español channels, on the CNN Originals hub on discovery+, on Max and for pay TV subscription via CNN.com, CNN apps and cable operator platforms. Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world’s most extensively utilized news service partnering with over 1,000 local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is a division of Warner Bros. Discovery.

DET is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for the licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by promoting its diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall