Airport Show 2025

Event Information

Airport Show is the leading annual airport exhibition dedicated to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, featuring leading international suppliers of the most advanced airport solutions and an ideal platform for the aviation authorities worldwide to get first-hand knowledge about emerging aviation trends, network with global industry leaders and source the latest technologies.

The 24th edition will take place on May 6 –8, 2025 at DWTC, Dubai and is co-located with the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum and the Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter Conference.

Airport Show 2025 continues to welcome the strong support of the region’s aviation authorities and is held under the patronage of H.H. 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.

We quote His Highness, “Airport Show presents a tremendous opportunity for stakeholders within the regional aviation ecosystem to convene, collaborate and solidify a roadmap for an innovation and sustainability-driven future.  Through the event, Dubai has provided an excellent B2B platform in the last two decades and has remained a driving force for the industry.  The annual event serves as an innovation hub and a platform for the stakeholders to align fully with regional demands, emerging industry trends and the vision of the leadership to ensure the region retains and consolidates its leading position for growth, investment and innovation in aviation.”

Key players of the region’s aviation sector and longstanding partners of the Airport Show including the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects, Emirates, the Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and dnata will continue to support the event.  The Airport Show and its co-located events have the collective endorsement of Dubai’s aviation community as it helps further the efforts towards ensuring the transformation of the airports to meet the passenger expectations and enhance safety, security and ease of flying.

Event News

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Germany and Italy Showcase Largest-Ever National Participation at Airport Show 2025 in Dubai

25 Italian companies display innovative, efficient, and sustainable airport solutions Kay Barenfanger: The pavilion serves as a central platform to showcase advanced technologies 22 German companies participate under industry organisation GATE Lorenzo Fanara: “Italian companies …

Innovations showcased at Airport Show to enhance digital transformation

Smiths Detection showcased advanced checkpoint screening technologies DroneShield presented latest advancements in AI-powered SensorFusion AI, RF detection and electronic warfare capabilities The 24th edition of Airport Show was the venue to showcase and introduce new technologies …

Airport Show 2025 reveals US$1 trillion expansion projects in the Middle East, Africa and South Asian markets

Ahmed bin Saeed: Dubai’s aviation sector will continue soar in line with economic growth Airport leaders and experts will participate in key conferences The Middle East region will handle 1.1 billion passengers by 2040 …

Massive investments in electrical GSE to boost airport profitability and operational efficiency

Airports Show-2025 to showcase cutting-edge GSE technologies dnata: Investing in GSE to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030 More than 130 airports will be fully carbon-neutral by 2030 Airports in the region are …

Airport Show to feature advanced technologies to enhance airport security

8th edition of Airport Security Middle East in May in Dubai Colonel Engineer Expert Marwan Singel: “Technology is now a supreme factor for airport security  and safety of facilities, ease of travel and seamless journeys” …

Air Traffic Control Forum to discuss air traffic control challenges and innovations

Global ATC equipment market to reach US$60 billion by 2025 Middle East to get 1,058 new aircraft by 2030 Global aircraft movements to reach 178 million by 2042 Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) are working their …

Airport Show 2025 to reflect the pace of technological progress at airports

Airports racing to win the hearts and minds of passengers through technology-led transformation Airport Show 2025 to reflect the pace of technological progress at airports 160+ exhibitors for the largest airport industry B2B …

Airport Show-2025 to showcase best-in-class technology

Work on two international airports currently underway in India 10 largest ME airlines ordered 795 aircraft for delivery by 2029 ME airports heavily investing in biometrics, AI, ML, and automation Airports prioritizing sustainability …

Exceptional Year for Global Airport Industry in 2024

Global passenger traffic projected to reach 9.5 billion in 2024 H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed: Airports are vital connectors and economic engines for communities and countries, with a strong focus on improving the passenger experience …

We Are Shaping the Very Future of Air Travel and Reimagining the Airport Of Tomorrow: Paul Griffiths

Expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) signifies a monumental leap for Dubai's aviation landscape We expect to maintain the lead as the largest airport for traffic for the next 100 years Muscat airport is …

Ground Handling Innovations Major Draw at Airport Show

30 new innovators join the Airport Show for the first time dnata showcases products to foster sustainability Smiths Detection introduces security screening device Experts discuss ground handling innovations for elevated passenger experience  The 23rd edition of …

More women should become part of the global civil aviation workforce

Airlines had women in 42 percent of their workforce Women make up five percent of all pilots globally India has 2764 women pilots, the highest in the world 36 percent of air traffic staff …

Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF-2024) to sharply focus on Passenger Experiences, Digitalization, and Emerging Technologies

DAEP and Dubai Air Navigation officials to spell out future growth plans Top aviation officials coming from Riyadh and Oman IATA and Airport International Group (AIG) sending delegations Global passengers to number8.2 billion annually …

Airport Show gets a wider response from global companies for its ‘Business Connect’ program 

Expected 150-plus buyers coming from over 20 countries The 23rd edition will see new buyers from Asia Visitors coming from 30 countries at the B2B platform Sheikh Ahmed: The event will see innovations …

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