BER CEO Aletta von Massenbach on AI, innovation & sustainability | Airport Summit 2025 Preview

In this exclusive interview made possible by International Airport Summit headline sponsors +impact and NATS, Aletta von Massenbach, CEO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), reflects on the airport’s remarkable transformation since its opening in 2020 and shares her insights into the future of aviation in Germany and beyond.

Speaking ahead of her keynote at the International Airport Summit 2025, Aletta discusses how BER has tackled the unique challenges of launching during the pandemic, and how it has since used that moment to reimagine operations, introduce cutting-edge technology, and elevate the passenger experience. From the phased roll-out of CT scanners to the use of AI in both passenger communication and aircraft turnaround, she emphasises the importance of innovation that delivers real, measurable value.

Aletta also reflects on long-term pressures facing the industry, including demographic shifts, sustainability demands and the urgent need for digital transformation across the airport ecosystem. As BER prepares to welcome the international airport community this November, she shares what she’s most looking forward to learning from her peers — and offers her personal recommendations for how delegates can make the most of their time in Berlin.

Watch the full interview now and join us in Berlin on 19–20 November for the International Airport Summit 2025.

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