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Why the Italian aviation industry is critical to the success of the UAE's aviation industry and vice versa? The significant increase in trade volume between Italy and the UAE (which hit EUR 7B in the first 10 months of 2023, marking a 6 % year-on-year increase) demonstrates the strength and potential of the partnership between the two countries. Air Tech Italy's engagement in the UAE reflects a shared vision for sustainability and technological advancement, aligning with the UAE's ambitious aviation projects and future plans. By embracing Italy's strengths in design, innovation and sustainability, particularly in adopting the circular economy model, Air Tech Italy is not only contributing to the UAE’s aviation sector but also setting a standard for future collaborations that emphasize eco-friendly practices and cutting-edge technology. The Dubai Airport Show is pivotal in nurturing and advancing relationships with international operators, investors, and government authorities. Check out our special Dubai Airport Show page and come and visit Air Tech Italy Members at the Italian pavilion: https://loom.ly/PJSl6b8 #madeinitaly #uae #aviation #airports #innvation #sustainability

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Smart mobility impacts various aspects of our lives, from economic prosperity and quality of life to environmental sustainability and social equity. Smart and sustainable transportation systems can help create more livable, vibrant, and inclusive cities for all with a prosperous business environment. At Mappable, we know how to pioneer change. That is why we are excited to announce our participation in Mobility Live Middle East & Saudi 2024, the event that responds to these needs by promoting disruptive technology and innovation and bringing together world-class tech leaders, change-makers, and entrepreneurs who shape the future of urban transport. Join us between April 30 and May 1 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre to learn firsthand how Mappable contributes to the future of mobility, find out more about our latest products and GIS solutions, and connect with our team to discuss further partnership opportunities. Stay tuned to get more details on our agenda at the event! https://lnkd.in/dZ5zKnvt #MobilityLiveME #FutureofMobility #AbuDhabiEvents #Innovation #Networking #Sustainabletransport #Urbanmobility #SmartTransportation #Mappable #GeospatialData #Data #Maps #Geo #Gis #Mapping #GeoSolutions #BusinessSolutions #Geospatial #GisMarket

Dubai is introducing a biometric system that could allow travelers to navigate airports in seconds without needing physical documents. Lt. Hamad Almandoos from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced that cameras will capture passengers' images and compare them to existing records in real time. This technology aims to streamline check-in and security processes, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency. The initiative was unveiled at the Gitex Global technology conference, highlighting Dubai's commitment to innovation in travel. As the system rolls out, passengers can expect a more convenient and secure airport experience. Overall, this biometric initiative represents a major advancement in modernizing Dubai's airport operations. #DubaiAirports #BiometricTravel #GDRFA #SmartCity #GitexGlobal #Innovation #TravelTech

Dubai is introducing a biometric system that could allow travelers to navigate airports in seconds without needing physical documents. Lt. Hamad Almandoos from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) announced that cameras will capture passengers' images and compare them to existing records in real time. This technology aims to streamline check-in and security processes, significantly reducing wait times and enhancing efficiency. The initiative was unveiled at the Gitex Global technology conference, highlighting Dubai's commitment to innovation in travel. As the system rolls out, passengers can expect a more convenient and secure airport experience. Overall, this biometric initiative represents a major advancement in modernizing Dubai's airport operations. #DubaiAirports #BiometricTravel #GDRFA #SmartCity #GitexGlobal #Innovation #TravelTech

What are the busiest international airports in the world this month? 🌍 Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains in the top spot with 5.2 million seats ⬆️ Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) has had the biggest growth in seats per day this month compared to last month, increasing by 3%, which moves the airport up 2 places to be the third biggest international airport with 3.7 million seats ✈ Read more about the World's Busiest Airports here: https://hubs.li/Q02K2vMM0

[PRESS RELEASE] Presenting the cornerstone State of the Industry at the opening of the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly in Istanbul, Director General Olivier Jankovec addressed Europe’s airports’ new normal and key financial and operational challenges ahead.  While the latest traffic data shows that passenger volumes across the European airport network have now just surpassed their pre pandemic (2019) levels, and the peak summer months promise to be the busiest ever, wide performance gaps amongst national and individual airport markets are part of the industry’s new normal – with Jankovec stating ‘there is no question we live in a whole new world’.  Airports face several key challenges: squeezes on investments, regulatory resets, capacity limitations and the mother of all challenges - decarbonisation. Jankovec pointed to the need for airports to become the masters of their own capacity and performance, as a matter of ‘environmental efficiency, connectivity and service quality.’ Read more at: https://lnkd.in/e685Z--c #ACI2024IST

The infographic compares the world's busiest airports for the year 2023 with 2022, highlighting the growth rates for each airport. Previously, American airports dominated the top four spots, with Dubai Airport in the UAE ranking fifth. However, in the latest rankings, Dubai Airport has risen to second place, while London's airport has jumped from eighth to fourth. Particularly noteworthy is the remarkable surge of Tokyo Airport in Japan, which has climbed from sixteenth to fifth place with a staggering growth rate of 55%. #Infographic #data_visualization #Airport #Duabi #Chart #world_rank #Top10

🌐 Elevating Aviation: The 2024 Aviation Festival Asia Odyssey ✨ Thrilled to reconvene with the avant-garde at Aviation Festival Asia 2024, where we delve into the heart of the APAC Airports Masterplan, focusing on Technology Innovation, Sustainability, and Competitive Dynamics. It's an honour to collaborate with luminaries such as Ching Kiat LIM (Changi Airport Group), Paul Griffiths (Dubai Airports), Athanasios Titonis (Mactan-Cebu International Airport), and Vivian Cheung (Airport Authority Hong Kong) on our shared quest to sculpt the next era of aviation. 🚀 Leading With Innovation: United in our journey, we're charting the future with cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer journeys, accommodate the explosive growth in APAC's passenger traffic, and pioneer personalized service paradigms through advanced digital and automation technologies. 🎙️ Dialogue Among Giants: Special kudos to CNBC Travel’s  Monica Pitrelli, for steering a groundbreaking discussion. As we unpacked the strategic frameworks of the world's premier airports, we unveiled our strategies for harnessing disruptive tech, digital travel enhancements, biometrics, Data/AI integration, and real-time baggage insights, all aimed at refining passenger flow and boosting operational prowess. 💡 The Nexus of Strategy and Innovation: With Monica's masterful guidance, we tackled our sector's most pressing hurdles. From leveraging predictive analytics in managing passengers, baggage, and air traffic, to enhancing passenger experiences and achieving our ambitious net-zero sustainability benchmarks, our dialogue spanned the spectrum. We also drew parallels between Airport Technology and innovations by tech behemoths like Amazon, Apple, and Google, offering a panoramic view of the application of breakthrough innovations. ✈️ A Fusion of Visionaries: This festival transcended the conventional, emerging as a melting pot of transformative ideas poised to amplify airport operations and sustainability initiatives. My deepest appreciation goes out to my esteemed colleagues for their partnership in pushing the frontiers of what’s achievable in our field. 🔗 Join the Movement: As we continue to ascend to new heights, innovate, and redefine air travel's future, I invite you to share your visions, insights, and experiences. How do you see technology shaping the future of aviation? Drop your thoughts below! #AviationFestivalAsia #FutureOfAviation #Innovation #Sustainability #TechInTravel #Collaboration SITA, #dtc, #biometrics, #airports #airportoperations

Dubai airports are set to transform travel with a new facial recognition system that could reduce airport transit times to mere seconds! ✈️🚶♂️ According to officials from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), this innovative biometric technology will allow passengers to move through the airport without needing any documents. 📸🛂 As travelers walk by strategically placed cameras, their images will be compared to their documents in real-time. Lt. Hamad Almandoos emphasized the trial success and anticipated rollout of this system at Gitex Global, one of the largest tech events in the world. 🌍✨ Dubbed the "future of immigration," this initiative aims to streamline airport processes, enabling passengers to head straight to security in just seconds! #dubai #facialrecognition #traveltech #futureoftravel #biometricsecurity #gitexglobal #airportinnovation #travelsmart #seamlesstravel #immigrationrevolution #techintravel #travelupdates #quickpassage #smarttravel