Italian Excellence at the 2025 Airport Show, Dubai
May 6–8, 2025 | Italian Pavilion – Booths S2120, S2130 & S2230
The Middle East’s aviation sector is entering a new era of transformation. With over $150 billion in projected investments and the rise of world-leading airport megaprojects, the region is reinforcing its role as a global aviation hub. Airport Show 2025 in Dubai is the premier platform to engage with key players driving this growth—and Italy is at the heart of it.
The Italian Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency in collaboration with Air Tech Italy, brings together a powerhouse lineup of companies offering innovative, efficient, and sustainable airport solutions—from ground systems to terminal design, from smart lighting to airside automation.
✈️ A Region in Flight
To meet future demand, Middle Eastern airports are projected to need $151 billion in investments by 2040, serving over 1.1 billion passengers annually. ACI World forecasts that global air traffic will soar to 20 billion passengers by 2042, and nearly 25 billion by 2052, with the Middle East and Asia-Pacific accounting for 58% of that demand.
🔍 Key Projects Leading the Way:
- Dubai: $35 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport to handle 260 million passengers/year.
- Saudi Arabia: $50 billion investment in King Salman International Airport, targeting 300 million passengers/year by 2030.
- Arabian Gulf: 48 airport projects worth $182.6 billion in progress (Global Data).
Made in Italy: Innovation in Action
At the Italian Pavilion, you’ll meet an outstanding group of companies redefining the future of airports with real-world, high-impact solutions. Here’s a closer look:
🔧 Smart Infrastructure & Ground Handling
- A-ICE – Seamless IT solutions to enhance efficiency across all areas of airport and airline operations
- AVIOGEI Airport Equipment – Designs and manufactures GSE for civilian and military operations, from electric loaders to passenger stairs.
🛫 Airfield Systems & Lighting
- Clampco Sistemi – Trusted lighting solutions for airports, heliports, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
- OCEM Airfield – Global leader in Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), offering smart, efficient, and long-lasting lighting systems.
- EWO – Specialists in outdoor and apron lighting, delivering precision, uniformity, and zero light pollution.
- Fibre Net – FibreFENCE – Radio-transparent, frangible fencing systems that avoid interference with radar and ILS systems.
- LUXSOLAR – leads the way in ICAO- and FAA-compliant LED Aircraft Warning Lights, delivering reliable, tailor-made solutions to safeguard air navigation worldwide.
🧠 Automation, IT & Digital Innovation
- NAITEC – Develops software to optimize airport operations, from resource planning to passenger flow.
- FLEX INDUSTRIES – Experts in digital signage and queue management for streamlined terminal experiences.
- DATALOGIC – Leaders in barcode readers and data capture technologies that support logistics and passenger handling.
- RECO 3.26 – AI-driven computer vision and video analytics to enhance security and decision-making.
- LEONARDO – Advanced baggage handling solutions powered by AI, including tools to detect baggage morphology and the Sort Sight & Flow Manager suite for real-time performance optimization.
🛡️ Security, Safety & Environmental Monitoring
- CIAS Elettronica – Advanced perimeter detection using microwave and fuzzy logic for critical infrastructure protection.
- GENERAL SECURITY ITALY – Security project management and training, customized for high-risk aviation environments.
- SOFTECH – Develops tools for monitoring air quality, noise, GSE tracking, and aircraft movements using ADS-B and IoT.
🧱 Design, Architecture & Passenger Experience
- ONE WORKS – Architectural design and engineering for terminals, mobility hubs, and integrated airport environments.
- POLTRONA FRAU – High-end furniture solutions for lounges, waiting areas, and cultural venues, blending design and durability.
- ITALCER – Premium ceramic surface solutions designed for high-traffic airport spaces—indoors and out.
🔌 Power, Cables & Access Systems
- FAAC – Global automation leader offering secure access control for vehicles and pedestrians.
- TRATOS CAVI – Advanced cabling systems for airport infrastructure, energy, and transport connectivity.
🌐 Navigation, Communication & ANSP Services
- ENAV – Italy’s national air navigation service provider, managing over 2 million flights annually and offering global ATM services.
- ENTER MED – Specialists in ICT integration for airports and ports, enhancing operations and communication.
✨ Why Visit us?
🚀 Engage with top-tier Italian innovators shaping the future of airport technology
🌱 Explore sustainable, intelligent solutions across airside and landside operations
🌍 Tap into expertise that blends Italian craftsmanship, engineering, and digital innovation
Download the Catalogue of the Italian Pavilion here.
Join us in Dubai, May 6–8, 2025, and experience the best of Made in Italy at the Italian Pavilion – Booths S2120, S2130 & S2230.
🔗 Stay tuned for updates on this page and visit the Airport Show website for more information.