Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Supreme President and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, opened the “MEBA 2024” exhibition, which is being held at the site of the Dubai Air Show, at Al Maktoum International Airport. In Dubai World Central.
The exhibition also witnessed the visit of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, on the first day of the exhibition. The exhibition brought together the most prominent contributors to the business aviation community from more than 95 countries, confirming its position as a leading platform for business aviation in the Middle East and North Africa, where exhibitors and visitors gathered to explore key topics related to sustainability, business aviation technologies, and the future trends that will shape this industry.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said, in a blog post on the “X” website, yesterday: “Today I was pleased to open the tenth session of the (MEBA) exhibition for business and private aircraft, which highlights the vital role that our region plays in advancing the wheel of innovation and promoting… Global partnerships and shaping the future of the aviation industry. As Dubai continues to lead as a center of excellence in the business aviation sector, the MEBA exhibition constitutes a platform that brings together industry leaders and visionaries in this field, thus strengthening our commitment to the future of this sector. Bio».
For his part, Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO and founder of the Middle East and North Africa Business and Private Aviation Association (MEBA), Ali Ahmed Al-Naqbi, said: “The tenth edition of the MEBA exhibition this year constitutes another milestone in the remarkable development of commercial aviation in The region, and on the first day we witnessed the unveiling of innovative technologies, new solutions, and announcements that contribute to moving the industry forward. We are proud that Dubai is at the heart of these talks, and we look forward to building on today’s momentum in the coming days, which will enhance “Dubai’s position as a global hub for the business aviation sector.”
More than 145 local, regional and international exhibitors showcased the latest business aviation aircraft, technologies and solutions that support the industry’s strong growth path. Participants displayed more than 30 aircraft, and this is considered one of the most prominent static displays in the history of the MEBA exhibition, with leading names such as Airbus Corporate aircraft in attendance. Jets, Boeing Business Jets, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, Gulfstream, Textron, and others.
For his part, Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Mohammed Abdullah Linjawi, stressed the importance of participating in this global event, pointing to its role in strengthening the Authority’s position on the global stage. Linjawi said: “Our participation in the MEBA exhibition comes in line with the authority’s vision to make Dubai an airport for the world, as we continue our efforts to achieve leadership by creating opportunities to enhance security and safety and support the infrastructure of the civil aviation sector.”
He added: “During the exhibition, we will highlight a group of distinguished services provided by the Authority to support the aviation sector, which embody our commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and innovation, and enhancing Dubai’s role as a global center for civil aviation. We also aim to highlight the Authority’s continuing efforts to anticipate the future and provide innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of operations and support the sustainability of the aviation sector, thus consolidating Dubai’s position as a leading destination in this sector at the regional and global levels.”
As part of its participation, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority presented its most prominent services, in addition to introducing individual and corporate visitors to the mechanisms for obtaining these services, which include: the commercial activity permit service for the aviation sector (request to issue a permit to practice an activity related to the aviation sector), and the aircraft landing permit service. (Request to issue a landing permit for a private, passenger or cargo aircraft), and other related services.
For his part, Assistant Director General for Aviation Safety Affairs at the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Engineer Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni, said, “The Authority provides many services to the private aviation sector and businessmen, including facilities at the technical, operations and operating levels,” pointing out that the Authority encourages Private aviation companies to register their aircraft in the country, through privileges provided to them.
He indicated that up to about 40 private aircraft are registered with the General Aviation Authority, and there are 10 licensed private airline companies, explaining that foreign companies that are registered in their countries do not need to register in the Emirates, but they do need some type of license to operate their flights.
He pointed out that the strong infrastructure in the country helps the growth of the aviation sector in general and private aviation as well, pointing out that this sector is growing steadily and the numbers are increasing, as there is an increase in business aviation traffic from inside and outside the country, and we expect aircraft numbers to increase during The coming period.
Inauguration of a new hangar for Comlux Company
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Supreme Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and the Group, the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project officially inaugurated a new hangar for Comlux, the world leader in private aviation. Transactions and fulfillment services.
The opening took place during a ceremony attended by the CEO of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, Khalifa Al Zaffin, the Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Rashid Aviation Project, Tahnoun Saif, and a number of senior executives.
The new facility extends over an area of more than 20,000 square meters, in a strategic location within the aircraft maintenance area of the private aviation building at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South, and provides comprehensive services that include a fully air-conditioned hangar for storing aircraft internally, an aircraft parking lot, and facilities designated for offices and workshops. And storage rooms. It is also considered a service center and a regional headquarters for the company, providing aircraft refurbishment and cleaning and cabin upgrade services to ensure an integrated experience.
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