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Your Gateway to the Global Airport Industry

How GATE Moves Your Airport Business Forward

Airports are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability targets, digital transformation, increasing operational complexity, and rising passenger expectations. As airports become more interconnected, success depends on strong partnerships across the entire value chain. No single company can address these challenges alone. GATE connects the ecosystem.
 

For more than 30 years, GATE has united leading suppliers, airports, and industry partners to share knowledge, build trusted relationships, and accelerate innovation. The association creates opportunities for collaboration that help transform ideas into practical solutions for airports around the world.

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Member companies driving innovation across the airport technology ecosystem

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A trusted voice connecting airports, suppliers, and policymakers

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Events each year reinforcing our presence at leading global exhibitions and industry platforms

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“For PSI Logistics GmbH the GATE association, in addition to providing a direct line to all the important players in the airport industry, also means the professional preparation and execution of exhibitions. Their perfect solutions at the shared booth give our company the ideal positioning on the national and international stage.”

Jörg Ruhnau

Director Airports at PSI Logistics

"We’re a member of GATE because the association gives us easy, uncomplicated
access to thought leaders in the airport industry. The members are willing to share information on developments in the German industry, and help us get in touch with the right people. GATE represents the German industry at global trade fairs and gives us access to many markets. As GATE members we’ve learned more through the association than we did in three years on our own."

Tim-Oliver Ricke

Global Segment Manager Intralogistics at Lenze

“Our shared booth with GATE was a big success. The good organization, the mood at the booth, and the interaction with GATE and all partners more than met our expectations.”

Edgar Ziller

Head of Airport Management at T-Systems

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Why Global Players Join GATE?

Carsten Szameitat of GATE member Aryve in conversation at an airport industry trade fair in Toronto, 2025

New business through access to decision-makers, matchmaking and a strong presence at global exhibitions.

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, and André Beck of GATE at inter airport Europe in Munich, 2023

Visibility through shared branding, communication channels, and joint stands at the world’s key airport shows.

In-car view of an autonomous-driving trial at an airport, with live LiDAR sensor data on screen

In collaboration with partner airports, we establish real-world test environments to develop and validate next-generation technologies

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Whether you’re a startup, SME or global leader: GATE opens doors, markets and conversations.

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