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MEBAA Show 2026 will gather leading companies from the global business and private aviation industry in Dubai from December 8 to 10.
The 11th edition will take place at the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central, highlighting the UAE’s growing role as a centre for aviation investment, innovation and commercial opportunities.
Aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, fixed-base operators, maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, and technology innovators from more than 100 countries are expected to participate.
The event comes as the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the number of aircraft registered in the country exceeded 1,000 in July 2026.
Tim Hawes, Managing Director at Informa Markets, said the strength of this year’s exhibitor line-up reflects the industry’s confidence in the region.
“The strength of this year’s exhibitor line-up sends a clear message about where the business aviation industry sees opportunity,” Hawes said. “Companies aren’t simply booking exhibition space. They’re making a strategic investment in one of the world’s most strategic aviation markets and choosing MEBAA Show as the platform to connect with customers, partners and decision-makers who matter most.”
MEBAA Show 2026 will also support business networking through its Connect platform and dedicated Operators Programme. Participants will be able to arrange meetings with qualified decision-makers before the event and use badge-scanning tools to establish and manage new contacts.
During the previous edition, the networking platform supported 1,500 business meetings and generated 4,193 new business connections. The results underline the event’s role as both an innovation showcase and a platform for commercial partnerships across the business aviation sector.
