Dubai will host the landmark 25th Airport Show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from May 12 to 14, 2026. The event will bring together over 150 leading aviation firms from more than 30 countries to showcase cutting-edge air traffic management (ATM) and air traffic control (ATC) systems.
Expected to attract more than 7,000 visitors and 120 hosted buyers, the three-day event is one of the largest airport industry gatherings in the region. It will be held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports.
With global passenger traffic projected to hit 5.2 billion in 2026 and aircraft movements expected to reach 149 million by 2043, airports in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are investing heavily in upgrading their air traffic infrastructure. The region’s 110 airports are adopting AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance safety and efficiency.
The landmark 25th Airport Show will feature co-located conferences, including the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum, Airport Security Middle East, the ATC Forum (now in its ninth edition), and the Women in Aviation Middle East Conference. These forums will provide industry leaders with a platform to share insights and innovations.
May Ismail, Event Manager at RX Middle East, highlighted the transformative role of AI and Big Data in ATM, noting that landmark 25th Airport Show 2026 will help position the Middle East as a leader in aviation technology.
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