Recent Announcements
Call for Papers - World Conference on Transport Research (WCTRS)
The World Conference on Transport Research (WCTRS) has extended its deadline for submissions to the 2026 WCTRS, to be held in Toulouse from 6th to 10th July 2026. Information on the conference and the call for papers can be found at https://www.wctr2026.fr/
Job ad - TUD Dresden University of Technology - Chair (W3) of Transportation and Spatial Economics
At the „Friedrich List“ Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, the Institute of Transport and Economics calls for applications for the
Chair (W3) of Transportation and Spatial Economics
to be filled as of April 1, 2027.
The Chair will focus on research in the economic analysis of socially relevant topics in transport and spatial economics. The development and application of modern economic and econometric methods should contribute to a better understanding of the challenges of the transport system and mobility in their interdependence with spatial structures, the environment, the economy and state interventions.
More information can be found online at: https://www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/stelle.asp?id=12420&lang=en&style=cms2
New book: Aerodrome Governance in Asia
Governance, regulation and efficiency of airports is at the core of the scientific work of many GARS members. Therefore, we would like to inform you about a new book, just published with Springer on Aerodrome Governance in Asia. The book covers legal and managerial aspects of airports in thirteen Asian countries, representing all major airport hubs in Asia, provides multi-disciplinary perspectives covering legal, managerial and operational issues at different Asian airports and provides practical insight into airport administration. More information can be found here:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-7568-5
We particularly would like to direct your attention to a contribution of long-time GARS member Ridha Aditya Nugraha, who has contributed to the book a chapter entitled Airport Development in Indonesia: Legal and Policy Considerations.
4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AIR TRANSPORT – INAIR 2025, Malta, 28th/29th October 2025
INAIR offers a premier platform for aviation professionals, researchers, and academics to present their work, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends in air transport and related fields.
The conference will be held on 28th and 29th October 2025 in Paola, Malta. Full paper submission is due by 24th August 2025.
Papers and presentations should address one of the following sections:
• Airport Operation and Design
• Airline Operation
• Flight Trainings
• Safety and Security
• Air Traffic Management (including Air Navigation Services, UTM, U Space)
• Human Performance
• Air Transportation Governance, Economics and Policy
• Education and Training
• UAS: Development, Design, Protection and Regulation
• Aerospace Engineering
• Communication Navigation Surveillance
More information are available on the conference website: https://www.inairportal.uniza.sk/
3rd International Conference on Aviation Future: Challenges and Solutions (AFCS 2025) - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, December 10-12, 2025
The AFCS Conference Committee Chairs invite you to submit short papers (maximum 5 pages) to the 3rd International Conference on Aviation Future: Challenges and Solutions (AFCS 2025), taking place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from December 10 to 12, 2025. This year, we're exploring "Smart and Sustainable Journeys: Transforming Aviation and Tourism through Innovation," creating a vibrant platform for diverse insights and collaborative engagement. The AFCS 2025 offers a unique opportunity to present your research, gain valuable perspectives, and connect with a global network of peers and experts. Don't miss the September 1, 2025, deadline for short paper submissions. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings, which is indexed in Scopus and published by Springer. Furthermore, a selection of accepted papers will be invited to submit full papers (10-12 pages) to relevant journals such as the International Journal of Sustainable Aviation (IJSA), International Journal of Aviation Science and Technology (IJAST), and Transactions on Aerospace Research. Find detailed guidelines and more information at https://afcs.vn or contact us at afcs@vaa.edu.vn.