The Italian aviation and aerospace industry, which is expected to generate Euro 17 billion in 2020 and employ over 230,000 people, is stronger than ever at the Dubai Airshow, with 29 companies participating, more than double the number of companies at the previous edition. Italy is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security equipment manufacturing, ranking fourth in Europe and seventh globally.
His Excellency Nicola Lener, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE said, “We are glad to be back in presence at the Dubai Airshow with a representation of Italian companies that more than double from the last edition of the show (22 in 2021 vs 9 in 2019). This number confirms that the aviation industry is recovering after a turbulent period caused by the pandemic.
Italy aeronautics, space, naval and the land industry continues to play a leading role globally; despite the economic slowdown, the sector has registered significant growth going from Euro 15.5 billion to Euro 17 billion over the last 2 years. The aeronautics sector alone accounts for over half of the turnover with Euro 9.6 billion sales in 2020.
High investments in R&D are the key developing factor; with Euro 1.5 billion invested, the aerospace defense and security sector is the second sector for R&D investment, equating to 12% of the overall national expenditure.”
Commenting on the bilateral trade relationship between Italy and UAE, Amedeo Scarpa, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE, said “In 2020 the Italian export to the UAE registered a remarkable growth with an export increase of 25% compared to 2019 and a value of Euro 79 million.
Ranking 7thin 2020 in the export of aviation and aerospace technologies to the UAE, Italy has a prominent international role in the development of aerospace technologies and our advancements are among the most important of those used in the new frontiers of sustainability.
The Dubai Airshow is bringing the aviation industry back together and we are glad to give 22 Italian SMEs the opportunity to attend one of the world’s most important aviation events where the future of mobility, space exploration and defense are showcased.”
This year’s Dubai Airshow, which runs till Thursday, November 18th at DWC airport, will be ‘futuristic,’ focusing on new technologies and displaying the newest innovations in transportation, aviation, and space. Along with the exhibition, the brand new Tech Xplore conference stage will show how emerging technologies are helping to reboot aviation and transform the overall flying experience.
The official Italian Pavilion, organized by The Italian Trade Agency in partnership with the Embassy of Italy in the UAE, the Consulate General in Dubai, and the Italian Industries Federation of Aerospa, will host 22 small and medium enterprises out of the 29 Italian companies participating.
Italy has risen to the forefront of various disciplines of aeronautics and space exploration. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up 80 percent of the Italian supply chain, which is concentrated primarily in five key districts: Piedmont, Lombardy, Lazio, Campania, and Apulia. These companies have excellent skills, which are augmented by collaboration with large national industries, research centres, and universities.
Advanced electronic equipment for the aeronautics market, electrical power generation and distribution systems for the aerospace and defence industry, ground support equipment (GSE) for aircraft, aviation components and structures, and a software development company specialising in advanced mission analysis, planning, and simulation tools for space applications are just a few of the products that will be showcased at the official Italian Pavilion at the Dubai Airshow.
