MEBAA Show 2026 will bring together companies from across the global business aviation sector, with the event scheduled to take place in Dubai from December 8–10. The exhibition will feature aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, FBOs, MRO providers and technology companies from more than 100 countries.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services company, has signed a purchase agreement with Saudia, the kingdom's national flag carrier, for four new Boeing 777F planes and also entered into long-term leases for these aircraft, delivering between this October and May next year.
The global air transport industry is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, (nearly 10 billion passengers) without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders, according to a report by air transport IT specialist SITA.
Dubai South Properties has entered into a strategic partnership with leading regional bank Emirates NBD to offer tailored off-plan mortgage solutions to its customers looking to buy freehold real estate projects within the mega urban master development Dubai South.
Global airlines will require more than 42,000 new aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by rapid urbanisation, rising incomes and the growing accessibility of air travel, according to Airbus' 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast.
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saudi Sign Language Association to enhance cooperation and develop services for persons with disabilities—specifically those who are deaf and hard of hearing—across aviation facilities.
Dammam Airports has achieved international recognition after its asset management and institutional excellence project was named among the top five global projects in the Digital Transformation Project of the Year category at the 2026 Digital Revolution Awards in London.
Saudi Arabia and Ireland have taken a step toward strengthening aviation ties after signing a record of discussions on air transport services between the two countries.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has launched its Light Industrial and Maintenance Complex, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand across the sector.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced a partnership agreement with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to launch a new long-term global investment programme branded Equator that will focus on aircraft on lease to commercial airlines, with a target deployment of $1.6 billion annually.
