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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: <\/strong>Following the landmark success of its inaugural edition, the\u00a0Inter Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS)<\/strong>\u00a0returns with a bold new identity as\u00a0Airport360 Expo<\/strong>, reflecting its expanded vision to cover the full spectrum of airport innovation. Scheduled for\u00a0April 15\u201316, 2026<\/strong>, at the\u00a0Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai<\/strong>,\u00a0Airport360 Expo<\/strong>\u00a0will serve as a dynamic convergence point for terminal design, MRO, ground handling, sustainability, passenger experience, and airside logistics making it India\u2019s most comprehensive airport innovation platform.<\/p>\n

Organised by Media Fusion, the event will build on the momentum of IPTS 2025, which brought together over 2,200 attendees, 62 exhibitors from 10 countries, and more than 50 industry leaders, including key voices from Digi Yatra, Dubai Airports, Navi Mumbai International Airport, MIAL, Malaysia Airport, Vietnam Airport and several other influential organisations. This edition promises deeper dialogues, broader solution showcases, and more actionable outcomes aligned with India\u2019s rapidly evolving aviation goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the transformation of IPTS into Airport360 Expo, we are acknowledging a critical shift, from viewing airport terminals in isolation to understanding them as connected ecosystems where design, operations, technology, and passenger experience must work in tandem,\u201d said\u00a0<\/em>Taher Patrawala<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>Managing Director, Media Fusion<\/strong>. \u201cAirport360 will be the platform where aviation stakeholders co-create solutions that are not only future-proof but tailored to India\u2019s high-growth context.\u201d
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Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

India is on track to become the world\u2019s third-largest air travel market, with over 160 million domestic passengers flown in FY24, reflecting a 6.1% YoY rise. The government has committed \u20b998,000 crore toward aviation infrastructure by 2027, including 21 greenfield airports and modernization of over 100 terminals. While this infrastructure boom is historic, it demands equally advanced strategies for terminal efficiency, sustainable operations, and seamless passenger journeys. With over 50 new airports under development and flight movements projected to cross 2 million annually by 2035, Airport360 Expo ensures that every component of India\u2019s aviation chain has a seat at the table.<\/p>\n

Through its integrated trade show and conference model, the event will drive the conversation around the next phase of airport transformation by doubling down on integrated solutions that encompass smart terminal design with biometric integration, AI-powered passenger flow, predictive maintenance, ground handling automation, and smart apron logistics. It will also spotlight critical enablers such as cybersecurity frameworks, real-time data analytics, sustainable infrastructure, and zero-emission strategies. Expanding its scope further, the platform will introduce timely focus areas including airport retail innovation, multi-modal transport integration, and resilient workforce planning, addressing both domestic challenges and global shifts in airport operations.<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Aviation Sector at an Inflection Point<\/strong><\/p>\n

While the sector has seen immense growth, challenges persist. Nearly 85% of India\u2019s MRO services remain outsourced, even as the local market is set to touch USD 4 billion by 2031. Meanwhile, 25% of flight delays stem from ground handling inefficiencies and terminal-level disruptions underscoring the urgency for smart coordination, digitized workflows, and tech-enabled airport ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Airport360 is designed to address these gaps head-on by uniting aviation authorities, airlines, OEMs, system integrators, tech firms, consultants, and regulatory leaders to shape scalable, impactful strategies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn an era where aviation is being redefined by climate goals, digital mandates, and unprecedented passenger growth, Airport360 Expo will serve as the strategic blueprint for building intelligent, inclusive, and operationally resilient airports<\/em>,\u201d said\u00a0Joseph G Patil, IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Joint Director- Directorate General of Tax payer Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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