Dubai to host first-ever Aviation Future Week

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Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from October 15-17 in Dubai.

UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (MRO) and logistics ecosystem, will gather for the inaugural event.

The event presents a platform for unparalleled insights and discussion opportunities around the passenger journey and future traffic demand, airfreight and logistics, as well as the latest developments in AI and XR.

Aviation Future Week will include keynotes, panels and workshops over three days.

Day one will address air travel demand and airport infrastructure and how airports, airlines, aerospace manufacturers and other stakeholders can deliver an enhanced passenger experience using technology.

Day two will be dedicated to developments within airfreight and logistics, while the second half of the day with focus on MRO development within the region.

The final day will navigate the boundary-breaking potential of Web3, AI and XR infused solutions to drive workflow efficiencies and service delivery.

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