Save the Date · Worms, Germany
GARS27 Junior Workshop
followed directly by the 8th GARS Summer School — same venue, four days
The German Aviation Research Society (GARS), founded in 2002, is a non-profit society of more than 150 members. We foster air transport research in economics, management sciences and law — promoting dialogue between academia, industry and public authorities, and supporting young researchers.
June 2027 · University of Applied Sciences Worms
Two Events, One Trip
Mon–Tue · 1–2 June 2027
GARS27 Junior Workshop
University of Applied Sciences Worms, Germany
- International students present their own research
- Prizes for the best papers in the Bachelor's/Master's and PhD categories
- Individual feedback from discussants for every presentation
- Work in progress, early ideas and theses on aviation economics, management and operations are welcome
Thu–Fri · 3–4 June 2027
The 8th GARS Summer School
University of Applied Sciences Worms — Erenburger Straße 19, 67549 Worms
Lectures by leading experts on key concepts in aviation economics and management, combined with discussions of current issues:
Fees: GARS members €25 · non-members €40
Programme & registration: published January 2027
Contact: Hans-Martin.Niemeier@hs-bremen.de · Ian.Douglas@unsw.edu.au
Call for Papers · January 2027 · Bremen
Benchmarking of Public Utilities VIII
Transport, Trade and Sustainability
8th Workshop on Benchmarking of Public Utilities — in cooperation with GARS
Sunday 17 & Monday 18 January 2027 · Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences, Werderstr. 73
Researchers, managers, regulators and policy makers are invited to submit papers on environmental benchmarking, pricing of externalities, productivity, sustainable air cargo, and trade flows — covering airports, air traffic control and seaports.
Attendance is free — becoming a GARS member is encouraged.
Call for Papers · March 2027 · Berlin
2nd SAF Research Workshop
Tue–Wed · 16–17 March 2027 · Free participation
Policy and Market Dynamics for Sustainable Aviation Fuels — Assessing the Path Ahead
Berlin, Germany · Organised by GARS, PtX Lab Lausitz and IU International University of Applied Sciences · Media partner: airliners.de
Topics include:
Abstract deadline: 31 December 2026 — approx. 300-word abstract plus short CV
Submit to: tolga.uelkue@iu.org
Full call: ptxlablausitz.de
Executive Education · Applications Open
European Air Transport University (UTA)
2027 Cohort · ENAC, Toulouse
Air Transport University (UTA)
Established in 2017, UTA is a recognised programme in the European air transport ecosystem — more than 250 alumni hold positions of responsibility across the industry, and over 1,000 experts have contributed to its content. Designed for engineers, executives and high-potential managers, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the technical, strategic and managerial challenges shaping the future of air transport.
Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open.
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