From next-gen tech to immersive experiences and all-new networking, the best-ever Dubai Airshow features innovation and excitement
Senior decision-makers and industry leaders from across aviation, space, and defence convened in Dubai to outline the strategic priorities, innovations, and collaborations shaping Dubai Airshow 2025, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The press conference featured remarks from Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports, and Chairman UAE Space Agency; H. E. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology Affairs; H. E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; Major General Marwan Abulkarim Julfar, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Port Affairs, Dubai Police; H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi, Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Khabeer Hamed Mohamed Al Sayed Al Hashimi, Dubai Police; Eugene Barry, Chairman – Dubai Airshow Project Board, and Chief Commercial Officer, Dubai Airports; Brigadier Mohammed Obaid Al Marshoudi, Deputy Executive Director of the Military Organising Committee for Dubai Airshow; and Tim Hawes, Managing Director, Informa. This gathering marked a pivotal moment of alignment and ambition ahead of the Airshow’s opening on November 17th.
Held under the theme ‘The Future is Here,’ the much-anticipated 19th edition of Dubai Airshow will spotlight advancements in sustainability, AI-powered innovation, advanced mobility, space exploration, and next-gen talent development. This year will be the largest and most future-focused edition yet, bringing together more than 1,500 of the world’s leading aerospace and defence companies from over 47 countries and an expected 148,000 visitors.
Speaking at the press conference, Paul Griffiths, said: “Dubai Airshow 2025 comes at a defining moment for aviation and aerospace, as technology, sustainability and global connectivity converge to reshape how the world moves. It reflects the UAE’s ambition to lead in these sectors and Dubai’s role as a hub for collaboration, a stage for innovation, and the place where the future of our industry takes shape.”
There will be more than 200 of the most advanced aircraft on display, more than 120 startups, over 50 investors, and more than 350 world-renowned speakers and industry pioneers delivering over 350 hours of insightful, though-provoking content across 12 conference tracks, including seven new additions. With more than 396 military and civil delegations from 115 countries, 440 new exhibitors, 18 country pavilions including one new nation, overall representation from 150 countries, almost 100 chalets, more than 20 pavilions on static display, and 8,000 square meters of added exhibition space, the scale sets a new benchmark for the global aerospace industry.
The 2025 edition introduces four conference stages, including one new, with 12 tracks spotlighting sustainability, defence, and space. For the first time, eVTOLs will join the flying display, while Airshow After Dark will transform networking with twilight runway-side events and live performances. The Space Pavilion will be the largest ever, featuring a two-day conference programme, high-level networking, and immersive showcases.
Beyond scale, this year’s edition introduces a host of new features designed to elevate the experience. Tim Hawes, Managing Director at Informa Markets, said: “This is the most ambitious edition in the Airshow’s history. From the largest Space Pavilion to the debut of eVTOLs and the launch of Airshow After Dark, we are creating an experience that reflects the industry’s energy and its drive to innovate. Our goal is to deliver outcomes that matter, through partnerships, investment, and measurable progress. With the UAE at the forefront of aviation, Dubai Airshow is set to be the global stage where industry visionaries converge to define the future of aerospace.”
New activations will include a unique 5K on the Dubai Airshow runway, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (30×30) alongside the static aircraft displays, Youth Circles, the Inspiration Zone, SkyBites by Emirates Flight Catering and Emirates Leisure Retail, and interactive experiences with Falco, the official Dubai Airshow mascot. Wellness takes focus with the XWELL-presented Wellness Zone, complemented by Dubai Health Authority initiatives such as the Sensory Dome and Breathe In Pod, and health checks by Saudi German Hospital.
Dubai Airshow will not only showcase the future, but it will also help define it. The partnerships formed, ideas exchanged, and commitments made will shape the trajectory of global aerospace for decades to come.
Secure your pass today to experience what’s next and be part of the aerospace revolution. For more information, please visit the website https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/
