Dubai: The world’s biggest annual airport event, Airport Show Dubai is all set to begin its 21st Edition from the 17th of May to the 19th at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
The annual event is expected to be driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the pandemic and will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the Patron of the Airport Show highlighted the event significant annual affair timed perfectly to enhance the global aviation industry, which is beginning to return to pre-pandemic levels with high demand for travel and the announcement of the resumption of development projects to keep up with the expected growth.
Dubai Airports, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), dnata (part of Emirates Airline and Group), Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) are supporting this year’s Edition.
The largest airport industry B2B platform in the world, Airport Show Dubai is organized by RX Global (Reed Exhibitions).
The event will have a particular focus on sustainability to help the airport community in achieving a more sustainable airport industry that is aiming to reduce carbon foot print year on year.

The Airport Show and its co-located events Airport Security Middle East, ATC Forum and the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum will debate ways to tap into new growth opportunities and overcome current challenges for airports. It will also discuss aviation industry’s efforts towards sustainable and collaborative airport infrastructure development and operational transformations.
It is our honor to host this prestigious and epoch-making event in Dubai. True to its slogan ‘Connecting the Global Airport Industry’, the event will be a great opportunity for networking of industry leaders, experts and government officials to discuss growth opportunities and address challenges. The Show will be a platform that will provide opportunities for stakeholders to collaborate and sign deals, boost business, showcase the latest technology and services and improve airport services and facilities to keep up with the expected growth.
Mr. Firas Abu Latif, Exhibition Manager at RX Global (Reed Exhibitions) remarked about the event.
150+ exhibitors from more than 20 countries across the globe will present their products and services at the event which will witness the participation of 4500+ aviation industry professionals.

The Show will also host the 9th edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum, that will see more than 40 aviation and airport leaders from around the world presenting various topics on airport innovation and development, air traffic management, sustainability and airport security.
One of the major highlights of this year’s Airport Show is the hosting of a sustainability zone called e-Apron alongside the Show. e-Apron is offered in partnership with dnata, to provide opportunity for electric/hybrid Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Ground Handling Equipment (GHE) manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations.