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Industry Leaders Gather to Address Ground Handling Challenges
The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) 2026, taking place in Cairo from 19-21 May, will address the challenges facing ground operations amidst rising traffic, constrained infrastructure, and growing operational risks. Under the theme ‘Adapting Ground Operations in an Era of AI,’ the conference will bring together industry stakeholders to focus on practical solutions for improving safety performance, increasing operational resilience, and reducing complexity. The event will explore the application of AI, data, and digital tools in real-world settings, as well as the human factors that remain central to performance, according to AeroTime.