The world’s leading airport exhibition – inter airport South East Asia 2017 – was officially opened by honorary Guest of Honour, Daniel Ng, director of aviation industry, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) at the Singapore EXPO. inter airport South East Asia 2017 is established as the must attend event for the region’s airport industry, held at Singapore EXPO from 15 to 17 February 2017.

The event will enable airports in the region to obtain access to international “Best Practice” standards. This way, not only will airports gain experience from leading equipment and airport technologies during the three days, but will also hear from industry leaders on the latest news and trends. The show acts as a focal point for the further enhancement and development of the industry.

Over 150 of the world’s leading airport suppliers including Honeywell, ADB Safegate, Biss-Fox by Panus and SAAS will present a comprehensive range of equipment, services, security screening, check-in and baggage handling, IT systems including displays of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Technology and equipment exhibitors will showcase the latest trends and innovations in airport equipment, technology design, services, security and systems.

Renowned for offering stimulating new ideas and first-class expertise, inter airport South East Asia 2017 presents an unrivalled launch pad for local and international suppliers to establish and strengthen their brand in this buoyant, emerging region.

Michael Wilton, exhibition director for organiser Mack Brooks Exhibitions Asia Ltd, said, “The rising demand for air travel across the region is an overriding trend. This creates the need to continuously develop airports across the whole region. The exhibition serves this need and supports the industry to achieve growth. The show attracts key buyers and authorities from across the region who will experience products and equipment at the exhibition. This is a great opportunity to learn and keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry”.

Ng said, “Increasingly, technology and automation are becoming important themes, as airports seek to become more efficient amid rising labour cost, larger traffic volumes and shortage of manpower. CAAS and Changi Airport work closely with various stakeholders, such as airlines and ground handlers, to accelerate the adoption of technology for airport-wide programmes that would benefit the airport community and enhance passenger experience. Events like inter airport South East Asia are important as they provide a platform for new ideas and technology to be showcased”.