Aircraft Interiors Middle East welcomes new exhibitors

Taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 3-4 February 2016, the next edition of the event will host over 275 exhibitors, almost 30% of which are new for 2016. 

Among those exhibiting for the first time at AIME 2016 are Madelec Aero, specialising in Airborne Safety, Emergency and Lighting equipment for commercial and military aircraft, plus helicopters. With many airlines investing in upgrading cabin lighting across all classes, focus is increasingly being placed on ambience and appearance, rather than simply ensuring adequate consistent lighting. In addition, recent studies have identified tentative links between light and jet lag, suggesting that it may be possible to improve passenger experience even after a flight with use of in-flight lighting. 

Rainer von Borstel, chief executive officer (CEO) of Diehl Aerosystems, provider of aircraft systems including lighting, avionics and cabin interiors, said: “Diehl Aerosystems is looking forward to exhibiting at AIME for the first time in 2016. The cabin interiors retrofit market in that part of the world is of particular importance to us, and we expect to establish many important new business contacts, as well as meeting old friends.” 

New exhibitor Magnesium Elektron, which develops magnesium alloys for aerospace applications, are also looking forward to exhibiting in the region. “This is the perfect time for us to exhibit at AIME and reach the Middle East market,” said  Bruce Gwynne, Vice President, Divisional Strategic Development of Magnesium Elektron, “As modern lightweight magnesium alloys are now available to aircraft seat designers and manufacturers.” 

In addition, Innovint Aircraft Interior GmbH will be displaying its wide range of cabin interiors for commercial airlines and business aircraft. These include passenger compartment cabin standards such as partitions, bulkheads, coat rooms, doghouses, cabinets, and other ancillary equipment as well as emergency medical equipment required within aircraft. 

Michele van Akelijen, managing director of show organisers F&E Aerospace, said: “AIME is seeing growth in exhibitor numbers for the seventh year running; which is testament to the demand in the region, driven by the expansion of GCC airlines among other market factors.” She continued, “It is very exciting to see the addition of so many new exhibitors for 2016, representing a wide range of industry sectors from flooring to lighting and so much in between.” 

AIME 2016 is co-located with MRO Middle East and will also include the Inflight IFEC pavilion and awards for the third consecutive year.