Riyadh to Host Middle East’s Largest General Aviation Airshow Next November

 The Saudi Aviation Club announced the organization of AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, in partnership with Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, from November 24 to 28, 2026, at Thumamah Airport in Riyadh, in an event set to be the largest of its kind for general aviation in the Middle East, combining international business, investment, and innovation with live flying displays and interactive public experiences.

 The exhibition will bring together leading global companies operating in the general aviation industry, including aircraft and components manufacturers, avionics and navigation systems providers, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) companies, offering an integrated platform that covers the full value chain of the sector.

 In parallel, the event will spotlight startups in advanced air mobility (AAM) and innovators of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, showcasing technologies and business models shaping the future of aviation.

 General Supervisor of the Saudi Aviation Club Dr. Ahmed Alfahaid stated that AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026 represents a qualitative leap for the Kingdom’s aviation sector and reinforces its positioning as a global hub for general aviation and advanced air mobility, noting that the partnership with Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia goes beyond presenting global innovations to providing a vital platform for international investment and strategic collaboration.

 He added that the event contributes to achieving Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, including the Kingdom’s ambition to rank among the world’s top 10 general aviation markets, calling on interested exhibitors, partners, and sponsors to register via the official website www.sandnfun.com.