A new home for a new era: Dubai World Central
Dubai, UAE. 10 July 2012 - The 13th edition of the Dubai Airshow takes place 17 to 21 December 2013 and is moving to a brand new purpose built home at Dubai World Central (DWC), located in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
The international aerospace show is continuing to grow - the last edition drew 960 exhibitors from 50 countries up by 8% on 2009 and 56,548 visitors which also saw an increase of 7%.
Dubai World Central is located in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai, easily accessible from both Sheikh Zayed and Emirates Roads. Dubai Marina is situated just 20 minutes drive away, Jumeirah Beach area 25 minutes and the Mall of the Emirates is 35 minutes.
The new venue offers many benefits; the exhibition space and footprint will now total 645,000sqm in size, making it more than double the size of the old site at Airport Expo.
The purpose built show site will offer a larger static park with fewer flying restrictions, whilst the outdoor area will also provide three times more parking spaces than at the previous site totalling over 4,000 parking spaces. And following a growing trend within Airshows, the new site will also feature more locations for outdoor pavilions that can remain permanently fixed.
Alison Weller, Managing Director of the organisers, F&E Aerospace, said: "Our future is bright and I know we share that optimistic outlook with the region. The new location will illustrate the evolution of the Dubai Airshow marking a pivotal moment for F&E Aerospace as we open in our brand new purpose built home in Jebel Ali, the venue offers some great opportunities for us as show organisers and we will be announcing some new ideas shortly."
The Dubai Airshow is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in co-operation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.
About F&E Aerospace
F&E Aerospace is a division of F&E, one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector, and which launched the very first Dubai Airshow in 1989, in conjunction with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.
Covering all aerospace-related events in the F&E portfolio, F&E Aerospace has a long-standing relationship with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the market and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence. F&E Aerospace maintains offices in Dubai and London.
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Gulf Air Traffic Management Event (GATM) is co-located with GATE and is taking place 16 - 17 September 2012 at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai. This event has been designed to allow recognised senior airspace policy experts to address issues affecting the air navigation service providers across the MENA region and develop workable solutions that can then be implemented within the Middle East. www.gatm.aero
Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) will be held at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport - Dubai World Central, from 11 to 13 December 2012. This event is the Middle East's premier business aviation event and a must attend event for anyone involved in chartering, leasing, selling, purchasing, operating and servicing business and VIP jets. In addition to the exhibition, the event features a static display of the latest business aircraft. Exhibiting at MEBA provides the ideal platform to reach key business contacts and build relationships. www.meba.aero
Aircraft interiors Middle East (AIME) will again be co-located with MRO Middle East taking place 22-23 January 2013, at (DWC) Dubai World Trade Centre. The event showcases cutting edge designs, innovative cabin fittings and technological advancements for the region's rapidly developing aviation market. AIME also features an innovative Hosted Buyer Programme bringing together visitors and exhibitors in prescheduled one-on-one appointments, helping to maximise their show experience. www.aime.aero
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Middle East (MRO ME) Aviation Week and F&E Aerospace's joint partnership event, will once again be co-located with AIME, taking place 21-23 January 2013 at (DWC) Dubai World Trade Centre. MRO Middle East provides the ideal platform for suppliers and developers seeking to increase their presence in one of the fastest growing regions.
MRO Middle East features a 2 day exhibition and conference for key professionals uniting airlines and suppliers to provide the perfect environment to network and discuss the latest trends, regulations and issue impacting this industry. www.mrome.aero
Dubai Airshow will be taking place 17-21 November 2013, is the foremost aerospace event in the Middle East. The show features an extensive display of civil and military aircraft and sees trade delegations attending from across the world. The Dubai Airshow is firmly established as a key event on the international aerospace calendar - consistently delivering key buyers and decision makers along with unrivalled access to the Middle East aerospace market. www.dubaiairshow.aero
For F&E Aerospace, contact: Gemma L'Appanna, PR Manager - T: +971 4603 3300 M: +971 555 163 914; E: gemma.lappanna@dubai.aero
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