Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) once again hosted a major aviation industry event. The members' meeting of the German Regional Airfields Association (IDRF) took place in the Hugo Junkers Hangar on May 13 and 14, 2025. For the first time, the meeting was held jointly with the German Helicopter Association (DHV), which held its general meeting in parallel. The focus of the two-day event was the exchange of ideas on current challenges and new perspectives in air mobility.
Numerous representatives of regional airports from across Germany took advantage of the conference in Mönchengladbach to exchange views on operational, infrastructure, and regulatory issues. Another important topic of discussion was the role of regional airports in the context of climate protection, digitalization, and innovative mobility solutions such as urban air mobility.
The Managing Directors of Mönchengladbach Airport, Andreas Ungar and Dr. Ulrich Schückhaus, expressed their delight at the successful organization of the conference. Ungar emphasized the indispensability of regional airports for the German aviation system, as they ensure accessibility, create jobs, and are increasingly becoming centers of innovation for new forms of mobility. Schückhaus emphasized that the joint organization with the German Aviation and Aviation Association (DHV) underscores the growing importance of Mönchengladbach Airport as a place for exchange and future topics in aviation. The Hugo Junkers Hangar once again proved to be an attractive and suitable event location.
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