Global Airport Leaders Forum May 16 and 17, to discuss global aviation outlook 2026

WAM -- Globally-renowned aviation thought leaders and experts will discuss global airports outlook 2026, airport capacity, impact of Brexit, Trump and rising nationalism on aviation, how airports can most effectively respond to the requirements of airlines, onboard retail, the latest technology trends and other highly relevant aviation industry issues at the 5th Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF), to be held on May 16 and 17, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Co-located with Airport Show 2017, GALF will be addressed by 36 eminent international aviation industry leaders and experts.

Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the two-day forum will be hosted by Reed Exhibitions Middle East and organised by CAPA- Centre for Aviation.

The two-day forum comes at a highly relevant time as the aviation industry continues seeking effective ways to handle rapid growth in the number of air passengers, estimated to reach 7.2 billion by 2035, according to the latest statistics by International Air Transport Association (IATA).

IATA expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel in 2035, a near doubling of the 3.8 billion air travelers in 2016 and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will lead the Middle East growth in number of air travelers and witness over 6.3 per cent annual growth.

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