By hosting this year’s IDRF Members’ Meeting, Mönchengladbach Airport (MGL) once again served as the venue for a significant industry event in the aviation sector. On May 13 and 14, 2025, the Members’ Meeting of the Association of Regional Airfields (IDRF) took place in the Hugo Junkers Hangar. For the first time, the event was held jointly with the German Helicopter Association (DHV), which convened simultaneously. The two-day event focused on exchanging views on current challenges in air transport and new perspectives in air mobility.

Numerous representatives from regional airports across Germany used the meeting to discuss operational, infrastructural, and regulatory topics. The role of airports in the context of climate protection, digitalization, and innovative mobility was also a key topic of intensive discussion.

“Regional airports are an indispensable part of Germany’s air transport system. They ensure accessibility, create jobs, and are increasingly becoming hubs of innovation for new mobility solutions. The IDRF provides an important platform to jointly further develop this role,” said Andreas Ungar, Managing Director of Mönchengladbach Airport.

With the Hugo Junkers Hangar, MGL offers an exceptional event location that is increasingly establishing itself as a popular venue for specialist conferences and networking meetings. “Being able to host the IDRF meeting together with the DHV on site underscores the growing importance of the airport as a place for exchange, progress, and future topics in aviation,” added Dr. Ulrich Schückhaus, also Managing Director of Mönchengladbach Airport.

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