The Airport Show opened with the participation of 150 companies from 20 countries
Ahmed bin Saeed: Indications that the aviation sector will return to “pre-pandemic” levels
Ahmed bin Saeed during his inauguration of the Airports Exhibition.
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Azad Aisho À Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, said that Dubai has taken proactive steps and initiatives to deal with the pandemic, and enable the rapid recovery of the travel and tourism sector in the emirate, and as a result retained Dubai International Airport is the largest airport in the world, preparing international passengers for the eighth year in a row, and we expect to serve more than 58 million passengers by the end of this year.
His Highness stressed the importance of the Airport Show, to give an additional boost to the global aviation sector, whose rapid return to the pre-pandemic stage has begun to appear with the high demand for travel and the announcement of the re-start of development projects at the level of the world’s airports in anticipation of the next growth.
His Highness' statements came during the opening yesterday of the Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The opening of the exhibition
In detail, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, inaugurated yesterday the 21st edition of the Airport Show at the Dubai World Trade Center, which will continue until May 19.
After the opening, His Highness toured the exhibitors' pavilions, during which he was accompanied by a number of senior officials concerned with the aviation sector from inside and outside the country. His Highness was briefed on the technologies and devices offered by more than 150 international companies from 20 countries around the world.
His Highness stressed, "The importance of the exhibition at this particular time, to give an additional impetus to the global aviation sector, whose rapid return to the pre-pandemic stage began to appear with the high demand for travel and the announcement of the re-start of development projects at the level of airports in the world, in anticipation of the next growth."
proactive initiatives
His Highness said: "Thanks to the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai has taken proactive steps and initiatives to deal with the pandemic, and enable the rapid recovery of the travel and tourism sector in the emirate, and as a result Dubai International Airport has retained its position As the largest airport in the world in terms of international passengers for the eighth year in a row, we expect to serve more than 58 million passengers by the end of this year, connect them to their businesses, families and activities, and work to provide them with a wonderful travel experience.”
His Highness explained: "The exhibition, and the conferences held on its sidelines, with the participation of more than 150 international companies, and the attendance of more than 4,500 international experts, will give decision makers in regional and international airports a golden opportunity to network and learn about the best and most advanced technologies, and to discuss the horizons of cooperation and joint coordination for what is It is in the interest of the airport industry.
Through this event, we are once again bringing the world of aviation together in Dubai to move forward on the path of shared minds and play our constructive role in the full recovery of this vital industry to support the global economy.”
His Highness added: “Sustainability, advanced technology, airport development, operational efficiency and airspace management are all vital topics that will be addressed during the three days of the exhibition, giving the industry an impetus forward not only to return to pre-2019 levels, but to go further.” .
Business and Economy
The Vice President of Dubai Airports, Jamal Al-Hay, pointed out that "the successes that have been achieved in Dubai are the result of an efficient response to its handling of the epidemic through a balance between protecting people's health and happiness while minimizing the negative effects to the maximum extent, on business and the economy."
Al Hai added: “We are on the right track, and Dubai proudly maintained its position as the world’s busiest international airport in 2021 with 29.1 million passengers, and just last week Dubai Airport announced record growth rates during the first quarter of this year, the highest since In 2020, we provided quality services to more than 13 million passengers, and we expect to deal with more than 58 million passengers by the end of this year.”
In turn, Ibrahim Ahli, Executive Vice President of Dubai Air Navigation Services Corporation (Dans), said during the Global Airport Leaders Forum: "Dubai is rapidly becoming the city of the world's future, driven by its great embrace of technology and lax regulations and reforms."
He added: “We have proven our strength when (dans) efficiently managed, before the (Covid-19) pandemic, more than 1,338 aircraft movements per day through Dubai airports, as (dans) manages air traffic at Dubai International Airport, which has been occupying since 2014, the first place in the world. The world’s destination for international travelers, and has handled about 1.115 billion passengers on more than 7.47 million flights since the airport began operating in 1960.”
150 exhibitors
For its part, Red Exhibitions Middle East, the organizer of the event, announced that the exhibition attracts more than 150 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, in addition to the participation of more than 4,500 professionals in the aviation industry.
The Airport Show, the ninth edition of the Global Airport Leaders Forum, which will see more than 40 elite aviation and airport leaders in the world present an impressive array of topics dealing with innovation and development in airports, air traffic management, and airport sustainability and security.
Participants in the Middle East Airport Security Conference, the Air Traffic Control Forum and the Global Airport Leaders Forum discussed ways to exploit new growth opportunities and overcome current challenges facing airports, in addition to discussing the efforts made by the global aviation industry in terms of developing sustainable infrastructure, and enhancing Cooperation between airports.
The organizer said that the exhibition constitutes a platform that provides opportunities for stakeholders to cooperate and sign deals, enhance business, showcase the latest technologies and services, and improve airport services and facilities to keep pace with the expected growth.
• Dubai International Airport is expected to serve more than 58 million passengers by the end of this year.
Helipads
Director of the Senior Department of Navigation and Airports at the General Civil Aviation Authority, Muhammad Faisal Al-Dosari, said: “The UAE is expected to produce a draft legislation on the regulations for helipads, in the first quarter of 2023, and to publish it in the fourth quarter of 2023, to be implemented. As of the first quarter of 2024.
Al-Dosari added, “The number of commercial drones registered with the General Civil Aviation Authority is increasing, as until 2022, 20,000 private users of drones have been registered, 870 commercial drones, and 181 commercial drone entities have been registered, with the aim of enabling operate these planes.
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