GeoNumerics contributes to the debate on smart aviation at BNEW 2026
CEO and Chief Scientist Ismael Colomina joins industry experts to discuss the technologies shaping the future of flight.
Castelldefels, Spain, 13 October 2026. GeoNumerics participated in Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) 2026 through its CEO and Chief Scientist, Ismael Colomina, who joined the round table “Smart Aviation 2030: Technologies Redefining the Future of Flight” on 6 October at DFactory Barcelona. The session brought together aviation specialists to examine how digitalisation and automation are reshaping the sector.
The discussion addressed predictive maintenance, route optimisation, advanced air traffic management, smart airports and autonomous operations, alongside their implications for efficiency, safety and sustainability. Participants also considered cybersecurity, data-driven passenger services and the regulatory and certification frameworks required for emerging aviation technologies.
Colomina joined fellow panellists Álvaro de Ramón (Aena), Antonio Gil (aviation law specialist and former head of air traffic control towers in Catalonia) and Santiago Lopezbarrena (Vueling Airlines). The discussion was moderated by Ignacio Rubio, President of ASETRA. GeoNumerics’ participation reflects the company’s work in high-precision positioning, navigation and sensor integration for demanding applications.
Ismael Colomina during the BNEW round table
GeoNumerics is a research and development (R&D) intensive SME specializing in geomatics and navigation. The company focuses on developing state-of-the-art methods and algorithms for positioning, orientation, and navigation, particularly for determining and analysing the trajectories of land, air, and space vehicles through the integration of data from multiple sensors such as INS (Inertial Navigation Systems) and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems).
AEROS ecosystem is an organization that aims to promote business opportunities for SMEs and industries in the aeronautical and space sectors. It acts as a collaborative platform to foster innovation, strategic projects and partnerships among companies, technology centres and other stakeholders in aerospace, space and defence.
EVENT DETAILS
Event: Barcelona New Economy Week (BNEW) 2026
Session: “Smart Aviation 2030: Technologies Redefining the Future of Flight”
Date: 6 October 2026, 13:00 CEST
Venue: DFactory Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona
Session information: BNEW official programme