Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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The 2022 MEBAA show drew to a close on Thursday afternoon in Dubai, with host Middle East and North African Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) calling the event a success. According to MEBAA, the biennial show drew attendees from 95 countries across the three days, with an increase in international attendees compared to the previous one in 2018 (the 2020 event was canceled due to the pandemic). More than 100 exhibitors connected with attendees while showcasing their latest innovations, technologies, aircraft, and solutions.
“This has been a remarkable MEBAA show and it has been incredible to see industry leaders come together to drive real change for the future of business aviation,” said MEBAA founding and executive chairman Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi. “At MEBAA we also want to empower the future leaders, and it was fantastic to welcome students who have an interest in our sector and provide them with the platform to network with industry players and learn more about the vast opportunities available to them.”
Meanwhile, the BizAv Talks sessions, introduced this year,&nbsp;featured more than 45 industry leaders over the three-day show. Sessions highlighted the importance of collaboration within the business aviation ecosystem to open new opportunities, streamline services, and tackle issues facing the sector.
The next MEBAA Show is scheduled for December 10 to 12, 2024, in Dubai.

2022 MEBAA Show Hailed as a Success

MEBAA 2022 drew attendees from more than 95 countries and more than 100 exhibitors, with the show host deeming the show a success.

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