The show has captivated over 6,000 participants and shows overwhelming participation by all stakeholders in the industry in the wake of the overall positive sentiment of growth in the aviation industry.
Over 140 exhibitors from 22 countries participated in the exhibition, and over 150 buyers from over 70 organizations from 30 countries. The trade rally hosted over 3,500 meetings under the popular Business Connect program.
Ismail in May, the event manager for the Airport Show, said: “I express my deep appreciation to all strategic partners for the enormous success achieved at the exhibition in the current session, and now I have begun preparing to make the next session exceptional in every sense.”
A positive response from stakeholders encouraged exhibitors to take part in the next edition as well.
“Next year's airport show will be much larger with wider participation from more countries, organizations and key players. This will lead to more business. The 25th edition is expected to be more participatory and broader based.
Participating companies have signed several agreements for joint ventures, collaborations and services expansion.
The Airport Show was the venue to announce the award of the contract by the Dubai Aeronautics Project (DAEP) to Smith's detection, deploying state-of-the-art checkpoint scanners at terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport.
DAEP is the agency responsible for design, master planning, infrastructure development and construction of Dubai's aviation sector.
The major annual exhibitions dedicated to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEADA) regions witnessed widespread participation from industry leaders and international and regional experts, along with optimistic expectations for growth in the industry, particularly the Middle East.
The Airport Show Platform was selected by key operators, experts and regulators to discuss issues and challenges and propose corrective actions to allow industry players to chart future business strategies to fully seize growth opportunities.
Women from the co-hosted event, Global Airport Leader Forum (GALF) and the Aviation Middle East Conference, attracted over 70 aviation leaders and expert speakers in 30 sessions.
This year's airport show will be opened with the Middle East and neighboring regions experiencing a significant surge in airport expansion projects due to optimistic forecasts for a robust recovery in aviation around the world and passenger growth.
It is expected to handle roughly 1.1 billion passengers per year by 2040, up from 405 million in 2019, so the Middle East is investing heavily in infrastructure to meet this demand.
The 12th Global Airport Leaders Forum (GALF) was designed to advance the Aviation Knowledge Enhancement Agenda in keynote speech by Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Almari (GDRFA), Directorate General of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA). Engineering, Dubai Aeronautics Engineering Project (DAEP) and.
New attractions this year include the GSE Zone, Airport Tech Pavilion and Airport Design Hub.
The Airport Show is designed to serve the US$1 trillion airport development market in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) regions.
The show hosted a series of high-level strategic sessions featuring top decision makers and local and international aviation experts. The discussion focused on bold and positive solutions to address the challenges of increasingly busy air growth, integration of cutting-edge technology, sensible air traffic management, the evolving role of next-generation airports as integrated logistics hubs, and the incorporation of autonomous aircraft into existing aircraft.
He participated in a presentation at Galf at Talal Al Hammadi, vice president of air traffic development at Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS), sharing Dubai's vision of adopting a unified transportation system for both artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial, highlighting the ambitious expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport as a substantial tested of future aviation innovation.
Like in the past, this year's event enjoyed strong support from key aviation authorities and organizations, with the support of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airport, Dubai Aviation Engineering Project, Emirates Airlines, Group, DANS and DNATA.
The 2025 Airport Show in Dubai witnessed the unprecedented presence of Africa, with over 10 official delegations, airlines and airport operators of over 10 Africans.
A country presenting an ambitious vision and large-scale infrastructure projects in the aviation sector, which has been extended until 2030.
Players from major industries participate as event partners and sponsors. Amadeus leads as a strategic partner at the event, with Schneider Electric participating as a technology partner. Gold Sponsor WAISL has joined sponsors Dubai Airlines Navigation Services (DANS), Smith Detection and ADB Safegate.
The ATC Forum benefits from the support of both Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) and Global Air Navigation Services (GANS), while the airport's security forum is supported by the Dubai Police and the National Guard.
Additionally, Airport Show 2025 is working with several major associations, including the Women of the Aviation Middle East Branch, the Association of Contractors, Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG), and the Dubai Aviation Business Committee (DAOC).
Several major companies have introduced products and processes
Ismaiel Asaad, trading manager at Al-Futtaim Engineering, said the company has shown how it is proud of Toto's advanced hygiene solutions, touchless faucets, highly efficient toilets and advanced hygiene systems along the modern airport.
TOTO joined the airport show in collaboration with Al-Futtaim Contracting, a licensed distributor for the UAE and KSA.
The Japan-Home Main Agency, the divisional principal of the Middle East Branch, stated: “Participating the Airport Show provides a strategic platform to strengthen our commitment to innovation, sustainability and global partnerships within the aviation infrastructure sector.”
“We've been working hard to get the most out of our business,” said Andrew Paganelli, Director of Access Covers Australia. “We look forward to introducing innovative airport infrastructure product solutions at the Airport Show. As a leading ISO certified global manufacturer, we are dedicated to providing advanced, sustainable access cover, great, multipart solutions that enhance safety and efficiency of airport operations.”
“We're committed to providing a range of services to our customers,” said Mohammad Alsharabi, CEO of KAMS Global. “Our participation underscores our commitment to providing scalable, culturally tailored solutions that bridge global standards to local needs to ensure relevance across Measa's diverse markets.”
“The Timsan Committee Chairperson Khaldun Aksei said: “The Airport Show is an important opportunity to showcase proven expertise in ground support equipment, expand our footprint in the MeasA region and build relationships with players in key industry. By providing innovative and durable GSE solutions, TimeSun is continuing its position to strengthen its industry leadership and continue to grow.”
“We're looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Elisabetta Bragagni, CEO of Tratos. “Producing moving world cables, their dynamism distinguishes companies. TratosCables move, activating connectivity, transmitting energy, transporting passengers and goods by rail, and maintaining highway flow.
Sage Parts displays product sheets showing the RMPTECH product range, proven to last longer and improve GSE performance.
“We are pleased to announce that if we are looking for a new product, we are looking for a way to help you with your business,” said Iftekhar Ahmed, General Manager Sales (UAE+GCC), Eternity Technologies.
“We are pleased to announce that Jean Pierre Nathan, International Business Development Manager at Fast Global Solutions,” said: “With our growth in our position in the Middle Eastern market, our visibility at this event is important. Not only is it to reinforce our relationship with existing accounts, but it is important that our customers take action on us as we are seeing great growth in the aviation industry.”
M-ECS introduced zero-emission, powerful tractors and presented an electric GSE lineup (TT22E, TT30E, and TT40E tractors).
“We aim to support our customers to carry out greener, more efficient ground operations through innovation, automation and enhanced data analytics,” said a spokesman for M-ECS.
“We're committed to providing a range of services to our customers,” said Moh'd Moh'd, CEO of Aedler Logistik Solutions. “We will deepen our partnerships, showcase our engineering capabilities, explore new collaborations that will promote smarter solutions, more sustainable airport operations. We are primarily experienced. Our focus is on intelligent design, innovation-driven solutions, and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing global landscape.”
