MEBAA SHOW 2024 MIRRORING BIZAV GROWTH IN MIDDLE EAST

The Middle East is emerging as a key player in global business aviation, emphasising sustainability, leading platforms for advanced air mobility, enhanced connectivity, and luxury services to cater to corporate and individual clients

- AYUSHEE CHAUDHARY

Business aviation in the Middle East is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by the region’s strategic investments, economic diversification, and increasing demand for private travel. With hubs like Dubai and Riyadh leading the charge, the sector benefits from state-of-the-art infrastructure, innovative technologies, and a growing base of high-net-worth individuals. The Middle East is emerging as a key player in global business aviation, emphasising sustainability, leading platforms for advanced air mobility, enhanced connectivity, and luxury services to cater to corporate and individual clients.

With this backdrop, the tenth edition of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) 2024 was organised in December 2024. Held at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC), MEBAA 2024 solidified its position as the premier business aviation platform in the Middle East and North Africa. Over three days, the event attracted attendees from more than 95 countries, uniting global leaders, innovators, and industry visionaries to drive growth, innovation, and collaboration in business aviation.

The MEBAA Show 2024 drew to a close with a series of key deals and announcements, all set to drive the business aviation industry forward. The event attracted attendees from 100 countries, showcasing a notable rise in international participation compared to previous editions—underscoring its importance to the global business and private aviation sectors. Throughout the show, more than 145 local, regional and international exhibitors displayed the latest business aviation aircraft, technology and solutions which are supporting the industry’s strong growth trajectory. With more than 30 aircraft on display, this was one of the most remarkable static displays in the MEBAA Show’s history, with representation from leading names such as Airbus Corporate Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Gulfstream, Textron, and more.