An impressive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies, systems and solutions is being showcased at the 15th edition of the Airport Show, which opened at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), Dubai, UAE,  today.

Held under the patronage of 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 show has over 300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries.  

Daniyal Qureshi, group exhibition director at Reed Exhibitions Middle East, organisers of Airport Show, said: “This year, the Airport Show presents the highest ever number of innovations and breakthrough technologies, with several exhibitors launching new products and solutions at the event. The exhibition offer visitors a glimpse into the latest technology-enabled transformations taking place in the aviation industry.”   

Beumer Group is demonstrating high-efficiency, fully-automatic and semi-automatic baggage handling systems in the German Pavilion. The industry’s first, high-speed tote-based baggage transport system has been certified to the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Standard 3 for in-tote screening using standard and extended tote sizes.

Smiths Detection is exhibiting its latest Checkpoint.Evo solution that can significantly enhance efficiencies at airports in the Middle East while also offering a fast and hassle free security experience. Besides Checkpoint.Evo, it is showcasing the Ionscan 600, a next-generation, portable desktop system, used to detect and identify trace amounts of explosives. The company  is also showcasing HazMatID 360, a handheld solid and liquid chemical identifier that performs an analysis in one minute or less, and the Sabre 5000 which is programmed to detect and identify over 40 threat substances in approximately 20 seconds.

Recently, Smiths Detection was awarded a $125 million contract to provide a host of advanced detection equipment for the soon to be inaugurated Abu Dhabi Airport Mid Field Terminal. It has also successfully installed diverse advanced detection equipment for Emirates Group Security’s facility at the Dubai World Central (DWC).

Cavotec Middle East is showcasing its latest innovation and breakthrough technology, including the advanced ground support equipment (GSE), fuel, water and power supply units, tunnel systems, pre-conditioned air units (PCAir), aircraft connectors and caddies. Apart from the new DX-Boost PCA System, Cavotec is also highlighting products such as the pop-up pit systems, 400 Hz power supply and aviation fuelling systems.

ADB Airfield Solutions is showcasing the industry’s most compact yet energy and cost-efficient power solution. Its compact and modular design can scale to meet the needs of airports of all sizes. The company also unveiled LED-elevated approach lights which offer a smart, adaptable solution for the approach as well as for taxiways and runway ends.  

Honeywell is displaying its smart technologies, such as RFID baggage tagging, SmartPath precision landing systems, and in-flight connectivity solutions which help in improving safety and efficiency at each stage of the passenger journey.  An on-stand airport terminal has been setup at the Honeywell Airports Business booth   where the visitors can experience some of Honeywell’s key airport technologies in action.

Barcelona-based Adelte showcased a new line of Preconditioned Air Unit (PCA) featuring a full inverter technology. The cutting-edge new equipment is designed for heating and cooling a wide variety of stationed aircrafts in all climatic conditions. The engineering company also introduced its full range of Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) that ensures continuous and maximum effectiveness on the apron and guarantees safety and comfort for passengers and operators.

ADPI, a fully owned subsidiary of Aéroports de Paris, showcases its portfolio of projects which has made it a world leader in airport engineering and architecture. ALEC Airport Systems revealed Specialized Airport Systems which, unlike traditional Systems Integrators, are vendor neutral and client focused.

Al Itqan is presenting a new bar code reader offering top class reading performance and superior system throughput for parcel sorting and baggage handling applications and a new Datalogic high performance all-in-one solution for omnidirectional reading stations. Also in its portfolio is a Digital Laser Signal Elaboration technology and safety light curtains for body protection and access control.  

Anderson Airmotive displayed its Attachable Power Nose, a completely modular socket that has been successfully used in Europe, China and the US. Rockwell Collins unveiled the solution to reduce queues and keep passengers moving - ARINC vMUSE mobile.

Aviator Airport Services Sweden AB presented the world’s most efficient aircraft system, Nordic Dino, available in three versions.

Dutch company Robin Radar Systems has come out with a range of purpose-built systems providing airport planners and management with accurate, continuous, real-time view of bird movements.  The systems have the ability to increase flight safety whilst decreasing flight schedule interruptions by reducing the amount of bird strikes.

Blastrac Middle East brought a new technology for improving skid resistance and removing rubber and markings on runways. Blue Stream Environmental Technology showcased X-last bollards that have maximum resistance and flexibility.  
Italy’s Angelo Bombelli Costruzioni Meccaniche showcased motorized and non-motorized GSE equipment.

At the French Pavilion, Cartel Manutension displayed Cargo Freight Trailer and Potable Water Trailer.  CEIA displayed a compact device designed for the analysis of bottles and their contents with the goal of detecting the possible presence of combustible, flammable, explosive liquids and their precursors.

Dubai’s TrackIT Solutions displayed RFID-enabled Integrated Tracking and Visibility solutions provider for airports. Many modern airports in the GCC region have adopted EnTrack solutions to track suspect bags and assets. - TradeArabia News Service