Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) & Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) 2022

he global aircraft cabin interiors market is projected to surpass $29bn by 2021, at a CAGR of 11.57% with the Middle East predicted to increase by a further 6% in 2022.

The United Arab Emirates in particular is expected to enjoy steady growth in Middle East and Africa commercial aircraft cabin interior market mainly due to the presence of fleet expansion plans of Emirates and Etihad airlines, the major airlines in the Middle-East. In February 2019, Emirates signed a deal worth USD 21.4 billion with Airbus for the purchase of 40, A330-900 aircraft and 30, A350-900 aircraft, which are to be delivered in 2021 and 2024, respectively. The gradually growing passenger traffic in the Middle East and Africa regions is propelling the fleet modernisation plans and route network expansion plans of the airlines. Such expansion plans are expected to drive the growth of the market cabin interior market in the region.

AIME 2022 will bring together leading airlines and industry to explore the latest advancements in touchless technology, sanitisation technology and coatings and future cabin concepts. Visitors, exhibitors and delegates can expect a 360-degree look at the industry.

The Airline Advisor Board will feature regional airline experts sharing the latest developments in 2022, with the Onboard Hub - a free-to-attend event offering insights into the latest technology available and a fantastic new networking app will take networking to a whole new level. Rounding up the two day extravaganza is the exclusive VIP Airline Programme with complimentary hospitality and a tailored meetings' programme.

The region is recognised as having the world's second largest fleet and second fastest rate of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) growth, with demand predicted to double over the next decade, exceeding $13bn by 2027. MRO is the perfect platform to meet new contacts, expand business networks, discuss new trends and technological developments, and source products and services.

With AIME and MRO running side-by-side over two days at Dubai World Trade Centre, the exhibition and associated workshops of AIME, provide the ideal meeting place for interiors suppliers and buyers to network and establish new relationships.