The World Aviation Festival has announced Royal Schiphol Group as the official airport partner of the annual conference and trade show.

Around 4,000 aviation professionals are due to converge in Amsterdam for World Aviation Festival on October 8-10.

Royal Schiphol Group manages Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, as well as a network of airports across the Netherlands.

Its ambitious plan includes achieving zero-waste and zero-emission operations at their airports by 2030.

The group aims to become energy-positive and fully embrace circular economy principles.

Beyond their own operations, Schiphol Group is committed to driving sustainability within the aviation sector, working towards net-zero emission air travel by 2050.

Pieter van Oord, president and chief executive of Royal Schiphol Group, said: “We are proud to be the host airport for the world’s most exciting commercial aviation event.

“The World Aviation Festival has quadrupled in size over the last five years, attracting airlines, airports and key industry stakeholders from all over the world”

A spokesperson from the World Aviation Festival said: “”We’re thrilled to welcome Royal Schiphol Group as the Official Airport Partner for the World Aviation Festival.

“Their dedication to innovation and sustainability perfectly aligns with our mission of fostering a future-focused aviation industry.”

The World Aviation Festival returns to Amsterdam this year having been held in Lisbon in 2023.

Professionals from across the sector will take part in discussions providing invaluable insights into the latest aviation developments, innovations and trends.

Over 2,500 attendees are already confirmed to attend. Confirmed speakers include KLM’s Marjan Rintel KLM, SkyTeam’s Patrick Roux, and WizzAir’s József Váradi.

Royal Schiphol Group has set its sights on becoming the world’s most sustainable airport network.