Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: Following the landmark success of its inaugural edition, the Inter Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS) returns with a bold new identity as Airport360 Expo, reflecting its expanded vision to cover the full spectrum of airport innovation. Scheduled for April 15–16, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, Airport360 Expo will serve as a dynamic convergence point for terminal design, MRO, ground handling, sustainability, passenger experience, and airside logistics making it India’s most comprehensive airport innovation platform.
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’s rapidly evolving aviation goals.
“With 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,” said Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion. “Airport360 will be the platform where aviation stakeholders co-create solutions that are not only future-proof but tailored to India’s high-growth context.”
India is on track to become the world’s third-largest air travel market, with over 160 million domestic passengers flown in FY24, reflecting a 6.1% YoY rise. The government has committed ₹98,000 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’s aviation chain has a seat at the table.
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.
India’s Aviation Sector at an Inflection Point
While the sector has seen immense growth, challenges persist. Nearly 85% of India’s 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.
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.
“In 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,” said Joseph G Patil, IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes), Joint Director- Directorate General of Tax payer Services.
