Airport Show 2026 kicks off on May 12 in Dubai

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Dubai, February 20 / WAM / The Dubai World Trade Center will host the 25th edition of the Airport Show from next May 12 to 14, which will showcase a wide range of the latest air traffic management and control solutions for air navigation service providers and airport operators.

More than 150 exhibitors from more than 30 countries are participating in this event, which is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, and is expected to attract more than 7,000 visitors from more than 30 countries during its three days, in addition to 120 hosted buyers.

The exhibition – which is the leading platform for B2B business in the airport sector – will witness the holding of a group of accompanying conferences, including the Global Airport Leaders Forum, the Airport Security Exhibition – Middle East, the Air Traffic Control Forum, and the Women in Aviation Conference – Middle East.

Among the exhibitors and supporters of the leading platform for the airport sector is the Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation.

Airport Show 2026 will showcase the best air traffic management and control solutions from around the world, for the benefit of the Middle East and neighboring regions.

Digital transformation helps airports reduce flight delays, facilitate travel, and improve travelers’ experience.

The size of the global air traffic management market is expected to reach $10.96 billion in 2026, and $21.24 billion by 2034, and the number of global air passengers will reach 9.7 billion annually by 2030, putting enormous pressure on the air traffic management infrastructure.

According to an analysis by Oliver Wyman, the global commercial aviation fleet will include more than 36,000 aircraft by 2033, compared to more than 22,000 currently.