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Airport Show is all set for a smooth take-off for its 23rd edition on May 14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) with key stakeholders utilising the annual exhibition dedicated to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) to explore and embrace new technologies and innovative products to handle the fast rebounding air passengers and cargo traffic. Airport passenger expectations The participants will also have their focus and attention on products and services designed to transform passenger expectations at airports, ease of flying, and enhance safety and security. The trademark annual B2B platform will bring to the Middle East’s vibrant aviation market four co-located events - Air Traffic Control Forum, Airport Security Middle East, the Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF), and the Women in Aviation (WIA) Middle East Chapter Conference.   Three-day trade-only exhibition The exhibition will provide opportunities to explore, experience, and source several advanced airport technologies The three-day trade-only exhibition will provide opportunities to explore, experience, and source several advanced airport technologies, innovations, and solutions along with networking with business pioneers and market movers. Organised by RX, the London-based company that hosts over 400 events in 22 countries across 42 industry sectors, the much-look-forward-to business platform will see over 6,000 decision-makers and professionals making their way to the three massive exhibition halls at a time when airports across the world are packed to their capacities. International passenger traffic The ever-surging passenger movement has prompted the Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association whose members operate 1925 airports in 171 countries including the DXB, the world’s top airport for international passengers, to claim that 2024 will be “a milestone for global passenger traffic recovery as it reaches 9.4 billion passengers, surpassing the all-time high 9.2 billion passengers handled in 2019.  International passenger traffic is forecasted to grow to 4.4 billion international passengers in 2026. Aircraft movements are forecast to grow to 111.6 million by 2026. Airports worldwide will see 153.8 million aircraft movements by 2041. Business Connect Programme More than 150 exhibitors from over 20 countries will participate in the exhibition which will feature four country pavilions and over 120 buyers from more than 35 countries. The trade gathering will host 3,500-plus meetings under its popular Business Connect Programme. Attendees in participation Siemens, Honeywell, TLD, Aviramp GSE, ITW GSE, ADB Safegate, and Airport Labs are among the exhibitors Global companies like Smiths Detection, emaratech, Siemens, Honeywell, TLD, Aviramp GSE, ITW GSE, ADB Safegate, and Airport Labs are among the exhibitors. Among the key airport project pioneers participating include Air India SATS Airport Services,  Airports of Thailand, Angkasa Pura Airports of Indonesia, Armenia International Airports,  Singapore’s BOC Aviation, CAAB of Botswana, Egyptian Airports Company (EAC),  Erbil International Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, Mactan- Cebu International Airport Authority, New Delhi Airport,  Ntech Aviation of South Africa, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, and  Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport of Armenia. In-event networking and knowledge enhancement Innovation Trail, GSE Zone, Innovation Hub, and Youth in Aviation will provide in-event networking and knowledge enhancement opportunities. The four co-located events will see 60-plus speakers speaking on diverse topics, including Sustainability at Airports, Passenger Experience, Ground Handling, Airport Security, and Air Traffic Management (ATM).  Being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, it is being supported by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Dubai Airports, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and dnata, one of the world's largest air services providers with services across five continents. DXB expansion The show is taking off as one of the three biggest airports in the world unveiled its ambitious expansion plans.  In a fast-forward mode to handle zooming passenger numbers, the expansion of Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest airport for international passengers for 10 consecutive years with 87 million passengers in 2023, will require US$2. 7 billion. That will make it stand out among the Middle East airports that will be handling 1.1 billion passengers by 2040. Sheikh Ahmed asserted that Dubai will undoubtedly become ‘The World’s Airport’ and the city will be an expanded global hub for an impressive number of industries including aviation, tourism, technology, and education. Dubai's airport terminal plans The US$35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport is envisaged to have a capacity for 260 million passengers In April-end, Dubai unveiled plans for the construction of the world’s largest airport terminal. The US$35 billion Al Maktoum International Airport is envisaged to have a capacity for 260 million passengers upon completion, five times the size of the current DXB. All operations at DXB will be transferred to the massive facility over the coming years. Once completed, Al Maktoum, which opened in 2010, will be the new home for Emirates Airlines with the airport boasting five parallel runways and 400 aircraft gates. Technology and innovative systems The participation in the Airport Show will provide excellent opportunities for airport security whose global market size will reach US$26 billion by 2030, according to Spherical Insights & Consulting.  The participants will be updating their knowledge about technologies that facilitate smooth passenger screening facilitation, checkpoints, and baggage surveillance. Airports have been focusing on acquiring technology and innovative systems that keep glitches and shortcomings at a distance. Their search will also be ways for handling cybercrimes and explosive devices, filling up the gaps, and improving the systems and procedures. IATA-led workshop May Ismail, Event Manager at RX, said, “Along with concentrating on the picked-up pace of passenger and cargo business, the airport industry is focused on massive expansions and phenomenal improvements to be at the cutting edge of the game in the coming decades." "Their search for everything they want stops at the Airport Show.  This year, we will have 20+ first-time exhibitors. We will be hosting for the first time an IATA-led workshop as a by-invitation event." Sustainability and Innovation It had been predicted that processes within airports will be fully autonomous by 2050 along with zero-queue terminals Organisers have appropriately chosen this edition’s theme - Sustainability and Innovation – as the industry players' focus has shifted to embracing cutting-edge technology and greener initiatives to drive growth and efficiency while grappling with the complexities of rising passenger volumes, changing governmental regulations changing assessment of potential risks.  This is much needed as global consultancy Oliver Wyman predicted more than 19 billion passengers will pass through world airports each year by 2040, and the global commercial aircraft fleet be over 36,000 aircraft seven years earlier. It had been predicted that processes within airports will be fully autonomous by 2050 along with zero-queue terminals. Several companies have expressed their views about their association with the Airport Show. Enhancing efficiency and safety Jaffar Dawood, Senior Vice President, of Airport Operations UAE, and MEA, dnata, said, “We’re pleased to showcase our offering at the Dubai Airport Show during a time of remarkable growth throughout the region." "Our advanced equipment on display demonstrates our commitment to continually investing in our operations to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. We look forward to meeting with our partners and fostering connections at this prestigious industry event.”  Alternative fuel solutions B. Tarik Özeler, Export Sales Manager at BMC said, “As the sole manufacturer of Apron Buses in Turkey, we are actively enhancing our product range with various alternative fuel solutions and are in talks with pioneering ground handling service companies across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to expand our offerings." "To boost production and enhance the Apron Bus range, we are engaging with pioneering engineering firms in Europe and manufacturers in the Far East for joint venture collaborations.” Streamlining operations Tamer Samy, Sales Director for Middle East at ADB SAFEGATE said, “Technology and innovation have played crucial roles in transforming airports across the Middle East and South Asia into smart hubs." "These advancements have streamlined operations, enhanced passenger experiences, and improved overall efficiency."  Airside 4.0 solutions "Our company is a pioneer in driving airports towards smarter functionalities with comprehensive solutions including airfield lighting, power systems, airport, and tower software, docking automation, apron management systems, and aftermarket services." "Our Airside 4.0 solutions not only enhance operational efficiency and safety standards but also elevate the passenger experience. The Airport Show is a pivotal platform for us to showcase our latest products and connect with industry pioneers, airport operators, and stakeholders.” Flexible digital solutions  Bruce Bowman, Strategic Advisor & Project Director at Cairn Consulting, the Aviation Consultancy Partner, said, “A primary challenge for airports is the strict regulatory and infrastructural environments that often delay the adoption of new technologies, preventing them from aligning with the rapid innovations seen in domestic digital commerce." "At Cairn Consulting, we are committed to navigating these challenges, advocating for regulatory reforms while pioneering flexible digital solutions that enhance both efficiency and the consumer journey, ultimately aligning airport experiences more closely with cutting-edge consumer market trends."  AR, VR, and LLM applications "We are exploring futuristic applications of AR, VR, and Large Language Models (LLM) to enhance passenger interaction with airport services, foreseeing a future where these technologies make airport stays more enjoyable and interactive, thus redefining what airports can offer beyond the traditional." "As airports refresh, renew, or build new infrastructure, incorporating these technologies from the ground up, will be crucial to creating spaces that are truly futuristic and responsive to the next generation of traveler needs.”

Airport Show, the globally renowned B2B show for the multi-billion-dollar airport industry, has received strong support for the 2021 edition from the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), a renowned engineering organisation, which is responsible for the master planning, design, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai’s dynamic aviation sector. Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects On behalf of the Government of Dubai, DAEP spearheads the development of the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, Dubai International, and the emirate’s new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (AMIA) at Dubai World Central, which is part of the world’s first 140-square-kilometre purpose-built aerotropolis, Dubai South. Dubai’s aviation sector is considered to be a vital global hub and is a leading source of economic growth for the UAE" His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said “Dubai’s aviation sector is considered to be a vital global hub and is a leading source of economic growth for the UAE, and the whole world. Its successful recovery will gradually influence the recovery of the entire worldwide network. Therefore, it is important that our expertise, infrastructure and technologies facilitate this.” Airport Show 2021 He adds, “Airport Show is going to take place at a time when the worst year in aviation industry history is getting behind us and we are emerging from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic’s impact.” The Airport Show 2021’s rescheduled 20th edition will take place from May 24 to 26, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and will herald a bright future, after 2020 turned a dark year for aviation with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), disclosing air travel was down 60 per cent and airline industry losses topped US$ 370 billion, with airports and Air Navigation Services Providers (ANSPs) losing a further US$ 115 billion and US$ 13 billion, respectively. Platform to showcase cutting-edge technologies “Airport Show will remain the best venue to select and source the cutting-edge technologies and newest innovative products to better the airport operations and get back the lost business,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, adding “Airport Show will be a good opportunity for all the airport industry players in the Middle East region, with the Arabian Gulf at its centre.” His Excellency Eng. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC), a government entity working on cementing the Emirate’s position as a logistics and aviation hub said “Airport Show is a dynamic space that signals the world coming back together and reaffirming old alliances in the pursuit of new concepts.” Mr. Al Zaffin, who is also the Executive Chairman of DAEP and Dubai South, adds “DAEP continues to ensure steady collaborations with both our local and international partners, working towards a firm progression of Dubai’s readiness for the full recovery. Our country’s wise leadership has made it possible for Dubai to maintain its strong economic position and provide an optimistic outlook for the future of aviation in the UAE.” High resilience of airport operations DAEP’s participation in this 2021 edition of the Airport Show is going to be one of the most significant exchange platforms" Last year, the Dubai Aviation Sector had compressed its 2030 strategic plans, targeted at catapulting Dubai International Airport to a new level. The plan encompasses a wide array of projects aimed to ensure the highest resilience possible for airport operations, and most significantly, technologies that can be applied at all critical touch points within the airport. Her Excellency Eng. Suzanne Al Anani, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), said “DAEP’s participation in this 2021 edition of the Airport Show is going to be one of the most significant exchange platforms for innovation and partnership in a post-pandemic world. This long awaited trade show will provide us with opportunities to accelerate the restoration of lost operations.” Renowned B2B platform Daniyal Qureshi, Group Exhibition Director at Reed Exhibitions Middle East, the organisers, said “DAEP has participated in the B2B platform right from its first edition. Their coming on board sends a strong signal to the global aviation industry that Dubai is ensuring it spurs global aviation recovery and adopts the latest innovations to remain the world’s leading inter-continental air transport hub.” He adds, “The world’s economy depends on aviation for global business recovery, tourism, freight and the millions of jobs it creates and Dubai continues to play its important role in bringing key global stakeholders together and encouraging industry collaboration.” Co-hosted with GALF and ATC Forum The Airport Show will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The show will take place across 12,000 square metres of exhibition space with participants expected from 90 countries as the world returns to normalcy. It will have three co-located events, Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF), ATC Forum and Airport Security, as well as two new conferences focusing on Airport Passengers’ Experience and Airport Digital Transformation.