Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ Conference: A benchmark event highlighting the essential role of air transport in Europe

CLUJ-NAPOCA – The Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ conference, held on 21 March 2025, in collaboration with Cluj International Airport and the Romanian Airports Association (RAA), concluded with great success, marking again a significant milestone in the aviation industry.

The conference, organized by Aviation-Event, Cluj International Airport and RAA, brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from around the globe to discuss key challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the future of aviation in rather unsettled times. It also highlighted the importance of air transport to Europe’s wealth. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, the event provided a platform for insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange.

At Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ conference, international media had unique networking opportunities to meet leaders and experts from the aviation industry, reinforcing Cluj International Airport’s position as a leading hub for aviation excellence.

Candace McGraw, Chair of ACI World Governing Board and CEO of Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport, shared her expert insights based on her extensive leadership experience in the aviation industry.

Marcel Riwalsky, CEO, Aviation-Event, declared: “We are delighted with the success of the Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ conference. The event provided a unique platform for industry stakeholders to come together, share insights, and explore opportunities. Our unvaluable thank goes to the strong support over the last five years to David Ciceo and all the team of Cluj International Airport. I am proud that Aviation-Event highlighted to both international media and aviation leaders the amazing development of Cluj International Airport.”

PhD. Eng. David Ciceo, CEO, Cluj International Airport: “As the aviation industry continues to evolve, events like the Aviation-Event 2025 CLJ conference play a crucial role in fostering dialogue, driving innovation, and shaping the future of air travel. We are grateful for the overwhelming support and participation from our partners, speakers, and attendees. Cluj International Airport is proud to have played host for five consecutive years at organising Aviation-Event CLJ. I believe that the event remains as an impactful forum for media and aviation stake-holders, contributing to the advancement of the aviation sector.”

Left: Frederic Chevalier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Lagardere Travel Retail.

Aviation-Event is a leading platform for networking, insight-sharing, and policy discussion within the aviation industry. Each year, Aviation-Event hosts prominent conferences across Europe, bringing together stakeholders from airlines, airports, government agencies, and technology providers to foster collaboration and drive innovation. With a year-round commitment to enhancing dialogue within the industry, Aviation-Event plays a pivotal role in shaping aviation’s future.

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