Dubai Airshow
Dubai Airshow 2027 — the largest aerospace event in the Middle East. Five days at DWC covering commercial, defence, space and business aviation.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
November 15–19, 2027
Location
Dubai Airshow Site, DWC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Estimated attendance
~248,000
Exhibitors
~1500
Registration
from USD 100 day pass
Languages
EN, AR
Regulatory focus
Also known as
Dubai Airshow, Dubai Air Show, Dubai Airshow 2027
Who attends
Commercial and military aerospace decision-makers, regional airline leadership (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Saudia, FlyDubai), business aviation operators, defense buyers, OEMs, and training organizations placing graduates into Middle Eastern carriers.
Why flight schools attend
Flight schools placing graduates into Middle Eastern carriers — particularly Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, and FlyDubai — find the relationship density at Dubai Airshow valuable. The pipeline conversations happen alongside the much-larger commercial aerospace agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dubai Airshow runs biennially in November at Dubai South (DWC), in odd-numbered years. The 2025 edition ran 17-21 November; the next is 15-19 November 2027, followed by 2029. There is no 2026 edition.
Mainly for schools placing graduates into Middle Eastern carriers. The pipeline-relationship value is real but the airshow is dominated by commercial aerospace and defense, with training as a relatively small slice. Schools focused purely on Middle Eastern training markets often find MEBAA more directly relevant.
Yes — Dubai Airshow's static display includes 200+ aircraft across commercial, military, business aviation, and space segments. The annual fleet-order announcements that happen at Dubai Airshow drive a substantial portion of the year's commercial-aerospace news cycle.
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Listing last verified September 14, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.