Airport Show opens in Dubai amid brighter outlook for sustainable recovery

The complete and sustained recovery is expected, there is an increase in passenger demand, and there is a focus on future mobility, sustainable infrastructure, and innovation. These factors all contributed to the opening of the 22nd Airport Show in Dubai on Tuesday.

The event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center until May 11 and was opened by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.

“The airport industry has come back almost to its full strength and picked up the lost growth momentum in most parts of the world. The construction of new airports and expansion and upgrading of existing facilities has gained pace to ensure airports meet the future demand as well as the needs and expectations of travelers,” Sheikh Ahmed said.

After opening, Sheikh Ahmed toured the exhibitors’ pavilions, where he was briefed on the technologies and devices showcased by more than 150 international companies from 20 countries around the world.

“As the region’s airports look to maintain their status as top global hubs and attract a growing number of travelers, they are investing in the latest of technologies and concepts – biometrics, the Internet of Things, and more recently AI – to deliver an airport experience that exceeds the expectations of their customers, makes aviation sustainable, and keep them ahead of the competition,” Sheikh Ahmed added.

Exhibitors are showcasing the most cutting-edge products and technologies to make the aviation industry safe and sustainable, improve efficiency and the passenger experience with the anticipated increase in passenger numbers and aviation industry growth. These exhibitors are from the US, Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Turkey, Netherlands, China, Belgium, Korea, and Sweden, among other countries, including the host, UAE.

Omar Bin Ghaleb, Deputy Director-General, General Civil Aviation Authority, said: “Efficient and sustainable air traffic management is the key to unlocking the potential of the aviation industry. The industry stakeholders should embrace innovation and collaborate to create exceptional passenger experiences and lead the way towards a brighter future for the airports and the environment.”