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Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai will welcome an elite roster of the world’s leading business and private aviation companies at the 11th edition of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation show, scheduled to run from December 8-10 at the Dubai Airshow Site in Dubai World Central.
The exhibition will bring together aircraft manufacturers, operators, fixed-base operators, maintenance, repair and overhaul service providers, technology firms and industry representatives from more than 100 countries. International registrations currently account for roughly 70 percent of total visitor sign-ups, underscoring the show’s growing global reach and reflecting the UAE’s rising status as a hub for investment and innovation in the sector.
The event coincides with continued expansion of the UAE’s aviation ecosystem. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the number of aircraft registered in the UAE surpassed 1,000 as of July 2026.
Tim Hawes, Managing Director at Informa Markets, said the strong international turnout reflects industry confidence in the opportunities offered by the UAE and the wider region. He noted that the show provides direct access to customers, partners and decision-makers across the business aviation value chain.
Confirmed exhibitors include prominent global names such as UAS International Trip Support, Gogo Business Aviation, and Private Port, among others.
MEBAA 2026 will also offer dealmaking opportunities through the MEBAA Connect platform and its operators’ program. The platform proved highly effective in the previous edition, facilitating 1,500 business meetings and generating 4,193 new business connections, figures organizers say highlight the exhibition’s role in supporting the sector’s growth and cementing Dubai’s position on the global business aviation map.
