Global Horizons: Inclusive Innovations for Aviation–ICAO Innovation Fair 2025
    Global Horizons: Inclusive Innovations for Aviation–ICAO Innovation Fair 2025
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    Global Horizons: Inclusive Innovations for Aviation–ICAO Innovation Fair 2025

    24 September 2025

    The 2025 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Innovation Fair (#IF2025) brought together over 600 aviation decision-makers, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative power of technology, digitalisation, and collaboration in shaping the future of air transport.

    With its theme “Global Horizons: Inclusive Innovations for Aviation”, the event highlighted how digital twins, forward-looking policies, and inclusive dialogue are paving the way for a resilient, modern aviation ecosystem.
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    Opening the Dialogue on Innovation

    JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) CEO Paula V. de Almeida had the honour of opening the panel programme, moderating Panel 1: “Timely Development of Global Policies and Standards”.
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    This first discussion emphasised the vital role of safety and security standards as the backbone of aviation innovation. Standards not only safeguard the sector but also enable the timely development of global policies that keep pace with rapid technological progress.
    Contributing their expertise and vision were the following speakers:
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    Looking Towards 2050

    Day two of the Innovation Fair turned the spotlight on the sector’s trajectory towards 2050. One of the highlights was Panel 5: Generation2050, the fair’s only all-women panel, exploring the aviation system of the future.
    Once again moderated by Paula V. de Almeida, the session showcased inspiring perspectives from female leaders shaping the next generation of aviation: 
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    The panel underscored how women’s leadership continues to gain momentum across the sector, bringing fresh, empowering, and forward-thinking approaches to aviation’s evolution.
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    Innovation in Action 

    Across the fair, participants experienced interconnected demonstrations, sandbox sessions, and thought-provoking panel discussions – all underpinned by a strong digital mindset. Together, these created the ideal backdrop for dialogue and collaboration around building a smarter, more inclusive global air transport system.

    Next Steps in Aviation Innovation

    As the Innovation Fair draws to a close, momentum continues with States, regulators, and international organisations – including JAA TO – gathering for ICAO’s 42nd Triennial Assembly. This seamless transition from innovation to policy-setting underscores the importance of shared vision and collaboration in shaping aviation’s future.

    About JAA TO ✈️

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    The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) is a Dutch non-profit, self-financing organisation and the Associated Body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). JAA TO has a history of 50+ years training the aviation industry and national authorities on regulation in the air transport sector. JAA TO is the only Platinum Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) in Europe recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). JAA TO is an IATA Dangerous Goods CBTA Centre of Excellence, an ACI World Accredited Training Partner, recognized Dutch National Aviation Security Training Centre and a leading member of the EASA Virtual Academy (EVA). 

    JAA TO schedules more than 300 training courses annually on topics such as safety, security, drones and management. Within the aviation community, JAA TO offers a platform to learn and exchange views on latest regulatory developments. In addition, JAA TO provides advisory services, knowledge solutions, training consultancy and assistance with capacity building for (aviation) training departments.

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    JAA TO press contact: Karl Schreiber
    Marketing & Communications Manager
    Email: kschreiber@jaato.com
    Tel: +31 (0) 23 56 79 721

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