Prime Highlights-
- MEBAA Show 2026 draws exhibitors from 100 plus countries to Dubai World Central from December 8-10.
- International registrations make up almost 70 percent of early visitor demand since registration opened.
Key Facts-
- Event runs December 8-10, follows UAE crossing 1,000 registered aircraft in July 2026.
- Previous edition supported 1,500 business meetings, 4,193 new industry connections.
Background-
Global business aviation companies are set to gather in Dubai for MEBAA Show 2026, with aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, FBOs, MRO providers and technology firms expected from more than 100 countries. The 11th edition runs from December 8 to 10 at the Dubai Airshow Site at Dubai World Central (DWC).
International registrations account for almost 70 percent of visitor demand since registration opened six weeks ago. The event follows the UAE recording more than 1,000 registered aircraft in July 2026, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority. Dubai International Financial Centre has also crossed 10,000 active registered companies, with registrations up 30 percent year-on-year.
Tim Hawes, Managing Director at Informa Markets, said this year’s exhibitor line-up signals strong confidence in the business aviation market. He added that companies are making strategic investments and choosing MEBAA Show to connect with key customers, partners and decision-makers.
Familiar names such as UAS International Trip Support and Gogo Business Aviation will return as exhibitors, while PrivatPort steps in for its first major industry appearance as a standalone business.
Mohammed Husary, Founder and Executive President of UAS International Trip Support, said data, automation and real-time decision-making continue to reshape business aviation, and called MEBAA Show the platform where the industry showcases what comes next.
The show’s Connect networking platform and Operators Programme will offer pre-scheduled meetings, having supported 1,500 business meetings and 4,193 new connections at the previous edition. Dave Falberg of Gogo Business Aviation called the Middle East a key growth market for the company.
The show will also include a business aviation static display along with its BizAv Talks programme, featuring speakers Kurt Edwards, Jenny Lau, Nuno Pereira and Joanne Goodall.
