The 6th IAMC Conference

About the Conference

The International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC) provides a global platform where aviation management professionals, from both the industry and the academia, come together to discuss key strategic issues facing the industry and present contemporary research findings.

Theme

Digital Transformation in Aviation: The Future of Innovation and Efficiency

Venue

Emirates Aviation University, Dubai, UAE

Date

16 - 17th November 2026

Important Dates

Event Date

Call for Papers Announcement 1st August 2025
Paper Submission Deadline 1st June 2026
Acceptance Notification 20th July 2026
Final Paper Deadline and Author Registration 5th October 2026
Conference 16-17th November 2026

For further information, please email us at IAMC2026@eau.ac.ae

Organizing Committee

Name From

Prof. Daoud K Hilal Dean - Dean of Postgraduate Studies
Assoc. Prof. Hannah Al Ali Dean - Faculty of Mathematics & Data Science
Prof. Hicham Machmouchi Dean - Faculty of Engineering
Ms. Maha Hmeid Business Development Manager
Mr. Amr Darwish Business Systems Officer
Mr. Aboobacker Sidhik Business System Officer
Ms. Tabarek Al Qaderi Administration Controller –Vice –Chancellor`s Office
Ms. Shereen Afana Registration Manager
Ms. Kavitha Krishnan Unni LRC Controller
Mr. Chinedu Okafori Social Media Assistant

Technical Committee

Name From

Dr. Abdalellah Omer De Montfort University, UAE
Dr. Ahlam Al-Zoubi Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Prof. Anil Padhra University of Cambridge
Dr. Anju Anna Jacob Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Attila Sipos University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Andrea Trimarchi University of Bologna, Italy
Dr. Alireza Daneshkhah Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Prof. Bijan Vasigh Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA
Dr. Blessy Trencia Lincy Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Deepudev Sahadevan Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Mr. Dorian Notman RMIT University, Australia
Dr. Elham Tolouei Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Prof. Elmar M. Giemulla Technical University Berlin, Germany
Dr. Evangelia Pantelaki Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Mr. Favio R Chaher National Technological University, Argentina
Prof. Hossein Zare-Behtash University of Glasgow, UK
Prof. Kaitano Dube Vaal University of Technology, South Africa
Prof. Munyaradzi Nyadzayo University of Wollongong, UAE
Dr. Nidhi Chaturvedi Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Pedro Pinto Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Prof. Paul Chiambaretto Montpellier Business School- France
Dr. Richard Ihejieto Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Roderick Thomson Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Mrs Ronak J Lad Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Sven Maertens German Aerospace Center, Germany
Dr. Sevda Ahmadian Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Walid Abou Hweij Emirates Aviation University, UAE
Dr. Wim J.C. Verhagen RMIT University, Australia
Mr. Wolfgang Grimme German Aerospace Center, Germany
Dr. Zara Canbary Emirates Aviation University, UAE

Call for papers

The 6^th International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC – 2026) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the field of aviation management. IAMC-2026 will focus on the dynamic wave of digital transformation reshaping the aviation industry. As emerging technologies revolutionise operations, management, and the passenger experience, IAMC-2026 will provide a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and experts to share and discuss their insights on these developments. The theme for IAMC-2026 is: 'Digital Transformation in Aviation: The Future of Innovation and Efficiency’.

IAMC-2026 topics will include but are not limited to:

Digital Transformation in Aviation
Human Factors in Aviation
Technological Innovations and Implications
Aviation Safety and Security
Aviation Technology Advancements
Aviation Law and Regulations
Digital Technologies in Aviation
Air Transport Policy and Regulation
AI Applications in Aviation
Regulatory Landscape in Aviation
Data Analytics for Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Challenges in Emerging Technologies
Airline Operations and Management
Future of Urban Air Mobility
Air Traffic Management Innovations
Biofuels and Green Initiatives
Air Cargo Logistics and Sustainability
Aviation and the Sustainable Development Goals
Aviation Management and Strategy
Aviation Tourism
Aviation Finance and Economics
Women in Aviation

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review papers, and critical perspectives research papers within the scope of the conference. Accepted papers will be presented either orally or as posters.

Publication Opportunities

Selected IAMC-2026 papers will be published by Springer in a post-conference proceedings book.

Join us in this enlightening conference as we delve into the cutting-edge developments shaping the aviation industry. Your contributions are vital in fostering a deeper understanding of aviation industry challenges and opportunities. We look forward to your participation in this intellectually stimulating and informative event.

Paper Submission

All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings, which will be distributed to all the delegates during the Conference.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Prospective authors are invited to submit full text papers including results, tables, figures and references. Full text papers. (doc) will be accepted by click here. All submitted articles should report original, previously unpublished research results, experimental or theoretical. Articles submitted to the Conference should meet these criteria and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should follow the style of the Conference and will be reviewed by at least two members of the technical committee.

Paper acceptance will be based on appropriateness of topic, novelty and quality. All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceeding, which will be distributed to all the delegates and will be available at Emirates Aviation University website.

Paper Formatting Guidelines

Each paper is limited to 7 pages. Additional pages will be charged (50 USD per extra page). Please follow the IAMC-2024 Paper Template below.

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Honor Code and Plagiarism Statement

Plagiarism, in which one misrepresents ideas, words, computer codes or other creative expression as one’s own, is a clear violation of ethical principles. Plagiarism can also represent a violation of copyright law. All authors are deemed to be individually and collectively responsible for the content of papers submitted to the Conference. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each author to ensure that papers submitted to the Conference attain the highest ethical standards with respect to plagiarism.

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