MEBAA Show 2022 shows innovations and growth trends in aviation

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, opened the much-anticipated MEBAA Show 2022 at Dubai Airshow site (DWC).

The ninth edition of the international business aviation show, which brings together major players in the sector from over 95 countries, will run until December 8th of 2022, reiterating the MEBAA Show’s position as the premier business aviation platform in the Middle East and wider regions.

The event has key themes like future aviation, sustainability, emerging markets and regulations, as well as a focus on digitalisation, blockchain, AI and crypto-based payments which have been observed as trends that are shifting the industry forward.

Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding and Executive Chairman of MEBAA – the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association said “As we continue to witness huge growth across the business aviation industry, it’s been fantastic to see so many new initiatives highlighted at this year’s MEBAA Show. Day 1 has already seen the formation of many new connections between our visitors and exhibitors, along with the launch of a series of market-leading new technologies and sustainable solutions that will play a vital role in the future of the industry. We are pleased to be working with global industry leaders and specialists to deliver our best show to date, and look forward to seeing a continuation of today’s success over the next two days and beyond.”

The exhibition also saw a lot of companies showcase the latest aircraft, technology and solutions. The aviation industry has seen some amazing growth putting a focus on opportunities for innovation.

The worldwide private jet industry is expected to grow from an estimated $26 billion in 2021 to roughly $40 billion in 2025. Exhibitors showcased several new, cutting-edge aircraft, each with specialised capabilities. The Boeing 737, SkyLady Boeing 767-200ER, Dassault Aviation FALCON 8X, Bombardier Aerospace Global 7500, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G700 and G650ER, Embraer Praetor 600, Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty, Phenom 300E, Learjet 60XR, and numerous other aircraft were among them.