Powering Europe's Aviation Future - An Industry Exchange with GE Aerospace
- 26 March 2025, 3.00 - 5.00 PM CETRegistration opens at 2.30 PM CET
- Renaissance Hotel, Brussels
A dynamic two-hour event, hosted by GE Aerospace, bringing together leaders from airlines, airframers, and policymakers to discuss the future of aviation propulsion and its impact on Europe’s industrial competitiveness.
Building on the EU regulatory framework, this forum will discuss industry challenges, showcase innovations, and explore other possible solutions.
Held before the A4E Summit, this event aims to pave the way for more sustainable and efficient propulsion technologies, defining the next era of aviation in Europe.
With a strong footprint and more than 13,000 employees in Europe, GE Aerospace – a leader in jet engines and aircraft systems – is inventing the future of flight with new technologies like Open Fan and hybrid electric systems to deliver greater fuel efficiency for airlines.
Agenda
Opening remarks
Russell Stokes, President & CEO, Commercial Engines & Services, GE Aerospace
Fireside Chat – Meeting future goals: an airline’s perspective
Patrick De Castelbajac, Chief Strategy Officer, GE Aerospace
Grazia Vittadini, Chief Technology Officer, Lufthansa Group
Technology showcase – The future of propulsion
Arjan Hegeman, Vice President, Future of Flight Engineering, GE Aerospace
Panel discussion – Framework conditions to drive and safeguard competitiveness of European aviation propulsion
Eszter Lakos, Member of the European Parliament
Jane Amilhat, Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
Arjan Hegeman, Vice President, Future of Flight Engineering , GE Aerospace
Axel Krein, Managing Director, Clean Aviation
Prof. Lars Enghardt, Director of the Institute of Electrified Aero Engines for German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Moderated by Jacki Davis, Meade Davis Communication
Fireside Chat – Views of the Council Presidency and the European Parliament
Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Member of the European Parliament
Representative of the Council Presidency
Moderated by Jacki Davis, Meade Davis Communication
Refreshments and Networking
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