MRO Middle East and AIME 2023 concludes with record- breaking highlights

With a record-breaking turnout, MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2023 came to a close. The co-located events this year welcomed over 5,000 guests and 194 exhibitors from over 117 countries.
Lydia Janow, SVP Events at Aviation Week Network, commented: “This has been a remarkable year for MRO Middle East and it has been fantastic to see industry leaders come together to address some of the key challenges facing the sector and discuss solutions that will drive transformation in the industry. MRO demand is expected to grow significantly over the next ten years, and the event offers an ideal platform for attendees to expand their network, learn from industry peers and discover the latest technology in the aviation aftermarket. We have seen significant levels of innovation over the last two days, along with many key deals and announcements, reaffirming the continued growth of this sector.”

Tim Hawes, Managing Director of Tarsus Aerospace, commented: “As the region’s only aircraft interiors event, it has been incredible to see industry leaders from across the globe gather to discuss market trends and showcase the latest products and technologies in the aviation supply chain, with many exhibitors already reporting significant orders from across the two days. A key highlight of this year’s AIME was the launch of the Onboard Hub. With a host of live innovative product and technology demonstrations, workshops and interviews, we look forward to seeing the positive impact that the show has made on the industry in the coming months and years.”

The Middle East is expected to contribute significantly to the aviation industry’s growth over the next ten years. According to the most recent Global Market Forecast from Airbus, regional airlines would need 3,020 new passenger and freight aircraft deliveries by 2040, increasing the fleet’s overall size from a 2019 fleet baseline of 1,300 aircraft to 3,210. As a result, it anticipates that the Middle East aviation services industry would grow at an average annual rate of 4.7% through 2041, outpacing the global average of 3.7%.

The co-located events concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), welcoming airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs and suppliers. The next edition of MRO Middle East and AIME will take place from 5th – 6th March 2024.