Aviation-Event 2026 CLJ: five years of international dialogue in the field of aviation, in Cluj-Napoca

The event is organized by Aviation-Event, in partnership with Cluj "Avram Iancu" International Airport and Cluj County Council and will bring together, again this year, airport directors, airline representatives, industry experts, institutional decision-makers and media representatives from Europe and beyond.

The 2026 edition will address the main strategic challenges and opportunities currently shaping European aviation, including: the competitiveness of the aviation sector, sustainability, infrastructure development and the evolution of passenger flows.

Continuing the tradition of previous editions, Aviation-Event 2026 CLJ will provide a high-level dialogue platform, facilitating the exchange of experience, international networking and open debates between industry leaders and decision-makers. The conference program will include strategic panels and applied interventions, reflecting Aviation-Event's consolidated international positioning and its constant commitment to quality and relevance.

David Ciceo, General Manager of the "Avram Iancu" Cluj International Airport, stated: "Aviation-Event CLJ has become a benchmark for the civil aviation ecosystem, both regionally and internationally. Organizing the fifth edition in Cluj-Napoca underlines our commitment to international cooperation and constructive dialogue in the aviation sector, confirming the role of Cluj International Airport in promoting innovation and sustainable development in aviation."

In turn, Marcel Riwalsky, CEO Aviation-Event, added: "Organizing the fifth consecutive Aviation-Event edition in Romania represents a milestone of which we are particularly proud. Cluj 'Avram Iancu' International Airport is a solid and reliable partner, and Aviation-Event 2026 CLJ will continue to provide an international platform for dialogue and cooperation for European aviation."

As in previous years, Aviation-Event 2026 CLJ will offer participants extensive networking opportunities, direct access to high-level decision-makers and international media visibility, consolidating its position as a reference conference format in the European aviation field.

About Cluj "Avram Iancu" International Airport

Cluj "Avram Iancu" International Airport, the main air gateway of the northwestern region of Romania, has established itself in the last decade as a model of growth and innovation in the field.aviation menu. Strategically located in one of the most dynamic economic areas of the country, the airport has constantly capitalized on the potential of the area served, recording a remarkable evolution: from 36.000 passengers annually in 1996 to over 3,58 million passengers in 2025. This development reflects sustained strategic investments in infrastructure and the firm commitment to providing high-quality services, positioning the airport as an example of best practices in Southeastern Europe.

About Aviation-Event

Aviation-Event is a European reference platform for networking, exchange of expertise and policy debates in the aviation sector. Every year, Aviation-Event organizes major conferences in major European cities, bringing together representatives of airlines, airports, public authorities and technology providers, with the aim of stimulating collaboration and innovation in the industry. Through its constant activity throughout the year, Aviation-Event actively contributes to shaping the future of aviation.

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