Middle East Business Aviation (Meba 2014) is set to witness a significant increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors when the three-day event opens in Dubai, UAE, on Monday (December 8).

More than 420 exhibitors from the US, Europe and Asia are taking part in the event besides the local and regional companies.

Organised by F&E Aerospace on behalf of Mebaa and taking place on the Dubai Airshow site at Dubai World Central, Meba will occupy 75,000 sq m including 26 chalets and a static display expecting up to 50 business aircraft.

Among the aircraft on display will be an Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ391, a Boeing Business Jet 737-300 as well as aircraft from Bombardier, Gulfstream and many others.

“With exhibitors coming from all corners of the globe, Meba really is demonstrating its position as the place to explore opportunities in business aviation for new and existing users”, remarked Ali Al Naqbi, the founding chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (Mebaa).

"With Dubai being strategically located at less than an eight hour flight from two thirds of the world, the show really is the place to meet and network with the world’s leading business aviation companies and view the multitude of available aircraft and leasing options," he added.

New this year is an increased presence by commercial airlines, with Emirates Executive and Etihad joining returning exhibitors Qatar Executive and Saudia Private Aviation showcasing their executive aviation offerings.

"Over the years Meba has grown in line with the business aviation market in the Middle East, reflecting the potential of the industry to reach predicted heights of 1200 registered aircraft, 175,000 movements and a total sector value of $1.3 billion by 2020," stated Al Naqbi.

"The visitors to Meba can look forward to sourcing business leads and developing relationships to be part of this growth," he added.-TradeArabia News Service