MEBAA Show Planning for a Strong Return
The MEBAA Show, set for December 6-8 in Dubai, is already drawing exhibitors such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer.
Due to the pandemic, the MEBAA show was last held in 2018, but it will take place in 2022 from December 6 to 8 at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. (Photo: David McIntosh)

The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is encouraged that its exhibition show is set for a strong return this year with several international companies already signed on to participate. The MEBAA Show will take place from December 6 to 8 at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.


Exhibitors already on board include Gulfstream—which is renewing its participation in major business aviation shows this year—along with Bombardier, Embraer, Empire Aviation Group, Honeywell, CAE, and VistaJet. According to event organizers, the show is expected to bring together leaders from FBOs, MROs, manufacturers, completion centers, and other businesses. Industry experts in attendance will highlight the latest trends, insights, innovation, and commercial opportunities involving business aviation during sessions and roundtable discussions.


“Business aviation has shown tremendous resilience and growth in recent years and it is an exciting time for the sector,” remarked MEBAA founding and executive chairman Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi. “The MEBAA Show will demonstrate the latest advancement in business aircraft, technologies, and predictions for the industry, which looks set for further growth in coming years.”


MEBAA officials pointed out that business aviation had a notable presence at the recent Dubai Airshow and noted strong growth of business jet activity in the Middle East in 2021. In the UAE alone, business aviation activity last year increased 73 percent over 2019 levels.