ERAA General Assembly 2026

Explore ERAA’s new member portal in this introductory workshop. This exciting new platform promises to revolutionise member engagement and add significant value to ERAA membership. The ERAA team will guide you through the platform and show how to access working groups, webinars, key documents, consultations and membership information. Open to all ERAA members.

Speaker:

·         Nick Rhodes, Head of Airline Operations, ERAA

Senior airline and airport CEOs will convene for an exclusive, closed-door discussion on the evolving landscape of regional connectivity. Joined by representatives from the regulatory community and a guest airline leader offering a fresh perspective, this session will provide a rare opportunity for open, candid exchange. Leaders will discuss the strategic challenges shaping their businesses, from emerging threats to long-term resilience and identify shared priorities. This high-level discussion will help shape a shared vision for how aviation can adapt and thrive in the years ahead.

Speakers:

·         Kata Cserep, Global Aviation Lead, PA Consulting (moderator)

·         Filip Cornelis, Director for Aviation, European Commission

·         Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport, ROI

# restricted attendance to ERA airline CEOs, airport CEOs and ERA Board members.

This workshop will explore the innovations shaping the future of our industry, from ground-breaking new aircraft developments and supporting infrastructure, to digitalisation, operational efficiency and technologies powering the green transition. Expert speakers will look at what’s next for regional aviation.

Speakers:

·         Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, ATAG (moderator)

·         Victoire Totah, Director of Strategy and Development, Edeis Concessions

Panellists:

·         Simon Newitt, Head of Sales & Support, BETA Technologies

·         Diana Siegel, Vice President of Commercial Programs, Electra

·         Jonathan Sumner, Passenger Markets Director, Hybrid Air Vehicles

Speakers:

·         Montserrat Barriga, Director General, ERAA

·         Jesper Rungholm, President, ERAA 

This panel will explore aviation’s energy transition and how recent supply shocks underline the need for a more diverse, resilient energy system. The discussion will focus on SAF and the emerging technologies shaping the next decade of regional flight. Panellists will debate whether Europe’s investment, infrastructure and regulatory frameworks are ready to support decarbonisation while protecting regional connectivity and competitiveness.

Panellists:

·         Kata Cserep, Global Aviation Lead, PA Consulting (moderator)

·         Sebastien Dubois, Head of Unit – Programme Development & Communications, Clean Aviation

·         Jonathan Hinkles, Managing Director and Accountable Manager, Isles of Scilly Skybus

·         Alexander Küper, Managing Director, Blue Sky Aviation Fuel

Two industry leaders will discuss the forces reshaping air freight in an increasingly uncertain world. As global instability disrupts trade routes, airspace and supply chains, this session will explore how cargo airlines are responding and what this means for the sector’s resilience and long-term strategy.

Speakers:

·         Andrew Kelly, Group Director Corporate Affairs, ASL Airlines Ireland

·         Mürvet Sahin, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Maersk Air Cargo

This session will explore how an increasingly complex operating environment is reshaping aviation risk, from geopolitical tensions and expanding no-fly zones to cyber threats and GPS interference. Panellists will examine how the industry is responding, and whether current systems, technologies and collaborations are enough to maintain a resilient and secure aviation system.

Panellists:

·         Maria Nieves Rueda Garcia, Safety Management, Sustainability and Global Outreach Director, EASA (moderator)

·         Giancarlo Buono, Group Director Safety and Airspace Regulation, UK CAA

·         Luke Farajallah, CEO, Loganair

·         Declan Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive, IAA 

Moderator:

·         Sarah Travers, event MC 

Set in the heart of the global aircraft leasing industry, this session will explore the trends shaping a sector that underpins modern aviation, with Ireland managing a significant share of the world’s leased aircraft. Panellists will discuss consolidation, financing models, resilience amid supply constraints and shifting demand, as well as how lessors can support access to next-generation aircraft. The session will also look ahead to how innovation, particularly artificial intelligence, could shape future leasing strategies and asset management.

Speakers:

·         Daniel Riefer, Partner, McKinsey (moderator)

·         Mark Dunnachie, SVP Commercial, ACIA Aero Leasing

·         Anders Fred, CEO and Accountable Manager, Jettime A/S

·         Saskia Reijnen, SVP Marketing, Abelo

·         Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO, TrueNoord

(dress code: cocktail dress, black tie/tuxedo or dark suit)

Including association address by Montserrat Barriga, Director General, ERA