{"id":584830,"date":"2026-06-25T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&p=584830"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:15:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:15:30","slug":"a-shared-gis-vision-for-european-aviation","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/a-shared-gis-vision-for-european-aviation","title":{"rendered":"A Shared GIS Vision for European Aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2026 EU Aviation GIS Working Group hosted in Prague, bringing together aviation stakeholders from across Europe.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n

The European Aviation GIS Working Group took flight once again, bringing together aviation leaders across airports, civil aviation authorities, air navigation service providers, and industry for two days of focused discussions in Prague, Czech Republic. Hosted by Prague Airport, this working group created a space for the aviation community to come together, share challenges, highlight successes, and explore how geospatial technology supports the industry.<\/p>\n\n

Growing the Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Now in its fourth consecutive year, the European Aviation GIS Working Group has grown into a staple for major aviation stakeholders across Europe. What began with 15 attendees in Rotterdam in 2022 expanded to nearly 100 participants from 40+ aeronautical agencies and 20+ European countries this year.<\/p>\n\n

That growth reflects more than rising attendance. It represents increased interest into how geographic information systems (GIS)<\/a> can help aviation organizations address challenges, modernize workflows, and continuously learn from one another across agencies, roles, and regions.<\/p>\n\n

The Role of Geospatial Data in Aviation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

This working group reinforced what has become clear overtime: the aviation industry is constantly evolving, yet one constant remains. GIS continues to serve as a vital link uniting all aviation stakeholders. Location underpins the advancement of aviation, supporting progress while ensuring the highest safety standards are maintained in the industry.<\/p>\n\n

Throughout the working group, airports, civil aviation authorities, and air navigation service providers delivered engaging presentations illustrating how the collaborative use of geospatial data empowers the aviation community to meet regulatory requirements across the EU. Presenters highlighted how tools like GIS have enabled organizations to harmonize processes across multiple divisions, further reinforcing the importance of documenting and developing workflows. By working together and sharing best practices, these diverse stakeholders are streamlining operations and reliably managing data, strengthening the foundation of European aviation.<\/p>\n\n

Topics That Shaped the Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The working group featured a wide range of applications of geospatial technology covering topics like:<\/p>\n\n