MEBAA:NEW EXHIBITORS EXPECTED AT THIS YEAR’S MEBAA

After a record-breaking year for the UAE’s business aviation sector (movements at the MBRAH increased by 8% in 2023), the MEBAA Show 2024 is preparing to welcome back exhibitors to DWC.

While 80% will return from the previous edition, new exhibitors include Amelia (by Regourd Aviation), a French regional airline; Mukamalah Aviation, a spin-off from Saudi Aramco which provides end-to-end aviation solutions; SKYNA, a new Riyadh-based private aviation platform; and MySky, an AI-powered Spend

Management Platform designed for the private aviation industry, among others.

Greenpoint Technologies, the Business Jet Completion Center providing custom aircraft interiors for private clients, governments, and heads-of-state, will return to the MEBAA Show for this edition. Commenting on its participation, Bret Neely, VP of Sales & Design, Greenpoint Technologies, said: “Greenpoint is excited to exhibit at MEBAA Show 2024 and showcase our innovative V-VIP interior completions.

MEBAA presents an excellent opportunity for exchanging insights, exploring emerging technology, and uncovering trends that will shape the future of aviation. The Greenpoint team is eager to engage with valued clients and industry partners to discuss ongoing projects and foster meaningful relationships that propel business, drive mutual success, and pave the way for future ventures.”

Aircraft OEMs including Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, and others have also confirmed participation amidst thriving demand for business jet deliveries and chartered flights across the Middle East and Indian markets.

Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Executive Vice President, of Aircraft Sales, and Bombardier Defense, comments: “Bombardier is proud to highlight its presence in the Middle East, a significant and quickly- growing market, by participating in the MEBAA Show 2024. Bombardier’s industry-leading portfolio of aircraft, with their signature smooth ride, proven reliability, and top performance, are ideally suited to meet and exceed the needs of clients in this region, whether for business or defense purposes. We are delighted to showcase Bombardier’s excellence and ingenuity at this pivotal event for our industry.”

Mukamalah, the aviation subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, will also be exhibiting at this year’s show. Feras Alamoudi, Director of Corporate Affairs at Mukamalah, said: “As the first aviation company in Saudi Arabia and the second in the Middle East region with over 90 years of experience, Mukamalah is delighted to be sharing its expertise with industry professionals at the upcoming MEBAA Show. With a diverse fleet of over 55 aircraft that serve a range of purposes, including chartered flights for corporate clients, we will be bringing three aircraft to the event, ready to highlight how our services work towards a shared focus in driving business success”.

MEBAA will take place from the 10th to the 12th of December 2024.