Overview
- Running November 17–21 at Dubai World Central, the 19th edition brings 1,500+ exhibitors, about 148,000 visitors, 490 delegations and more than 200 aircraft across flying and static displays.
- eVTOL aircraft join the flying program for the first time, including Joby Aviation’s model, with Dubai’s aviation regulator casting the move as a step toward planned flying taxi services in 2026.
- The largest-ever Space Pavilion, organised with the UAE Space Agency, anchors a two-day conference featuring 50+ experts, astronauts and industry leaders.
- A Sustainability Showcase will stage a world-first fully sustainable aircraft turnaround in collaboration with dnata, flydubai and other partners.
- Organisers have added public night sessions with live entertainment and a drone show, while major commercial announcements are expected, with several rumored aircraft orders unconfirmed.