2027 Dubai Airshow
Exhibition date: 15-19 November, 2027
Exhibition Cycle: Biennial
Exhibition Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Exhibition Introduction
The Dubai Airshow is the most influential aerospace exhibition in the Middle East, and also one of the fastest-growing air shows worldwide. Ranked among the world's top-tier air shows on par with the Paris Air Show and Moscow Air Show, it holds a pivotal position particularly in the Middle East and African markets.
Located in the Gulf region, Dubai boasts a huge civil and business aviation market. The UAE alone has an annual demand for 40 to 80 fighter jets, and the civil aviation market in Gulf countries and regions doubles every 20 years. With the continuous growth of the UAE's economic strength, the Dubai Airshow has garnered increasing global attention, establishing itself as a critical platform for showcasing the most advanced technologies and achievements of the aerospace industry.
The 2027 edition of the Dubai Airshow will be held at Dubai World Central (DWC) from 15 to 19 November 2027, with the official support of key authorities including Dubai Airports, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), the UAE Ministry of Defence, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), and the UAE Space Agency.
Previous Edition Review
The 2025 Dubai Airshow soared to new heights, cementing its status as the world's premier aerospace event and a key driver of industry advancement. The event brought together leading aerospace professionals from around the globe, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking innovations, and industry-leading cooperation models. Attendees witnessed an impressive lineup of state-of-the-art aircraft, breakthrough technologies, and high-impact commercial deals throughout the show.
As one of the world's largest air show events, the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in 2025 set multiple all-time records. It attracted more than 1,500 exhibitors from 98 countries, including over 440 new exhibitors and more than 120 emerging companies, with over 200 aircraft on static and aerial display. Over the five-day exhibition period, the event welcomed a record-breaking 248,788 visitors, more than 60% of whom were industry decision-makers. In parallel, it received over 490 official delegations and hosted more than 450 professional speeches. The final transaction volume of this edition exceeded USD 202 billion, doubling the USD 101 billion transaction volume recorded at the 18th edition in 2023 and setting a new historical record for the event.
Exhibition Scope
Components & Parts: Aircraft components, engines, avionics, aircraft system Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, etc.
Airport Equipment & Maintenance: Aircraft maintenance, airport construction, ground support facilities, information technology, satellite navigation and radar technologies, aviation accessories, airport equipment and components, dispatching systems, etc.
Communications Equipment: Communications electronic equipment and services, chemical paints and coatings, aviation-related products, software and trade institutions, etc.
Various Aircraft: Weapon systems, security equipment and related products, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), helicopters, civil aircraft, military aircraft, etc.
