• Industry leaders, buyers and suppliers from around the globe highlight the success of Airport Show 2010

Dubai, April 27, 2010 – The 10th Airport Show in Dubai that ran from April 25-27, highlighted the growth potential of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia regions in the airports and aviation sector, and reiterated Dubai’s standing as a premier destination for business negotiations in the region.  The show attracted more than 4,700 attendees from 63 countries over three days.
 
“We are pleased with the results of this year’s Airport Show that were reinforced with positive feedback from exhibitors and key industry leaders. The level of interest and engagement by the visitors at the event was outstanding,” said Ara Fernezian, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Exhibitions. “A highlight of the event was our Hosted Buyer Program which represented 54 executives in the process of equipping and upgrading infrastructure of over 30 airports’ across the MENA and South Asia regions.”

Global and regional exhibitors, buyers and pavilion leaders from Jordan to the UK called the 10th Dubai Airport Show a successful business event, and expressed their confidence in the Middle East as a leading region driving the aviation and airport industry.

Mr. Lee Ebbutt, from Oman Airports Company said: “Participating at the Airport Show presents excellent opportunity for us as we have many projects underway in Oman. There are a great number of specialized companies introducing brilliant products and services that will help us leverage capabilities of our new airports”.  As a participant in the Hosted Buyer Program, Mr. Ebbutt states “Six airports projects are to be implemented over the next few years in Oman. The Muscat and Salalah airport projects alone are estimated at USD 5.5 billion.  We have managed to progress significantly with some exhibitors who will supply us with some of our requirements”.
 
Mr. S. Sittarasu, Marketing Manager, Maharashtra Airport Development Company states: “India is making remarkable progress in the aviation domain and has major plans for airport expansion and building a solid infrastructure equipped with the latest innovations. Investment of about 100 to 125 million US dollars is already in process at airports that are expanding the Maharashtra state in India.”

“We are specifically looking for airport equipment such as ground security, surveillance, airway navigation and radar systems”, said Mr. Sittarasu. “This exhibition provided us the opportunity to discover the latest products and services in the industry.”

Mr. Dieter A. Heinz – President of German Association Gate - Airport Technology and Equipment, that has participated at the Airport Show every year since its launch in 2001 - said: “We continue to select this show because it provides an opportunity like no other; it’s the best destination for business opportunities.” Germany is known for its airport equipment and infrastructural solutions and was the supplier of choice for ground handling among the hosted buyers.
  
Mr. Song Dayu from China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF) said: “We are honored and proud to be here for the first time this year. Dubai is regarded the most important business centre and the Airport Show is highly ranked in China as one of the biggest and most successful shows dedicated to the aviation industry.”

Chinese exhibitors showcased a wide range of products and services to help in the development and maintenance of airport facilities including Conventional Aircraft Tractor and Towbarless Tractor; Container/Pallet Loader; Aircraft Refuller; Aircraft Conditioning Unit; Airport Bus; Airport Firefighting Vehicle; Airport Security Inspection System; Passenger Boarding Bridge System and Airport Friction Measuring System.

The Airport Show 2010 hosted a number of networking events including Innovation Seminars, Project Seminars and Roundtable Discussions. 16 Innovation Seminars presented an overview on new solutions and technologies to increase efficiency, cut operational costs and enhance customer safety and comfort in airports. Project Seminars at the Show provided insights into Airport projects under expansion, construction or renovation.

The Airport Show 2010 is supported by leading aviation companies and trade bodies including Dubai Airports, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, German Airport Technology and Equipment, Danish Airport Group, British Aviation Group, British Airport Services and Equipment Association, and UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Business Development.

• USD 100 billion emerging market airports industry in Middle East, India, China by 2020
• USD 64 billion in airport development, renovation, refurbishment and rehabilitation

Dubai, 27 March 2010: The Emerging Markets Airport Awards (EMAA) ceremony organized by Arabian Reach will be held for the first time during the high profile Airport Show 2010 Gala Dinner hosted by Reed Exhibitions next month in Dubai. The evening will play host to the show’s key exhibitors, hosted buyers, as well as some of the leading senior industry figures, top aviation and airport leaders invited by Arabian Reach. 

Mohamad Bader-Eddin, Show Director at Reed Exhibitions, said: “We are delighted to hold the EMAA ceremony during the Airport Show Gala Dinner for the first time. Holding the Awards this year at the Gala Dinner represents an added value to our exhibitors and hosted buyers and constitutes an ideal platform for them to meet with key airport leaders selected by Arabian Reach. There’s no doubt we are seeing great growth in emerging airport markets. By 2050, China is planning to have 350 airports and India is to increase its airports to more than 300.”

It is estimated that by 2020, the value of emerging airports markets will grow to more than USD 100 billion, including the Middle East, China, India, Russia/Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic states. USD 64 billion is targeted for new terminal development, refurbishment & rehabilitation of airports around the region.

Raj Menon, Head of Business Development, Arabian Reach said: “The purpose of EMA Awards is to encourage the development of emerging airports markets and recognize great work, dedication and accomplishments in every category. The importance of leadership and commitment in these challenging economic times make this recognition, even more significant. 

EMA Awards will be an excellent tool, allowing airports from across the region and beyond to compete, which will help airports strive to achieve operational excellence and allow businesses and industry leaders to set leads. We are hugely impressed with our tie up with Airport Show this year.”

Twenty two categories of Airports Excellence will be honoured during the EMA Awards ceremony, featuring Hall of Fame, Best Airport Award categories, Special Awards and Best Airport Technical and IT Services Providers’ Awards.

The Airport Show Gala Dinner will take place on the 26th of April 2010, the 2nd day of the exhibition, which is held from 25 to 27 April 2010. The show has progressed rapidly to become one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events in the world.

Airport Show 2010 is supported by leading aviation authorities and trade bodies including ADAC and Dubai Airports.

Chinese fly the flag over national pavilion

Dubai, 6 March 2010: China is sending a massive contingency of airport ground support equipment, building material supplies providers and other key industry experts to the Airport Show 2010. For the first time, the country will collectively show its presence through a national pavilion.

The show, which runs from 25-27 April at the Airport Expo Dubai, attracts some of the world’s most influential figures in the sector, and has accounted for billions of dollars worth of contracts since its debut in 2001. More than 10 major Chinese companies have already confirmed their attendance, hoping to benefit from the Middle East and Africa airport market, which is bucking the global trend with 39 airports under construction.

The Chinese exhibitors will showcase a wide range of products and services to help in the development and maintenance of all airport facilities, including Conventional Aircraft Tractor and Towbarless Tractor, Container/Pallet Loader, Aircraft Refuller, Aircraft Conditioning Unit, Airport bus, Airport Firefighting Vehicle, Airport Security Inspection System, Passenger Boarding Bridge System and Airport Friction Measuring System.

Mr. Hongxin Qin, GM of China Civil Aviation Technology & Equipment Corporation Limited (AVITEC), the organizer of the Chinese Pavilion described the event as a great opportunity for China to demonstrate its growth and maturity in the market. “We represent some of the greatest success stories in airport management and development over the last ten years. As an industry, aviation has come into its own, and by default, new airports and new services have grown with it. China now has more than 135 civil airports in 133 cities. We’re no longer on the outside looking in, Chinese companies have a great deal to offer in their own right,” he said.

Airport Show 2010 is supported by leading aviation authorities and trade bodies including ADAC and Dubai Airports.

Mohamad Bader-Eddin, Show Director said: “The Airport Show is an extremely high profile event and is known throughout the world as one of the prime opportunities to conduct airport business. This year’s confirmation of the Chinese National Pavilion is creating even more interest. It is an amazing gathering of companies in an extremely specialized industry with an extremely large volume of business to conduct. We sincerely hope that many of those companies will have fruitful business talks during the show.”

The Airport Show has progressed rapidly to become one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events in the world. The 2009 edition showcased 210 suppliers from 30 countries, over 10,500 sqm of exhibit space, and drew more than 4700 attendees.