Strong early day reservations for Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) 2008, the dedicated B2B conference and exhibition for the business aviation sector, have prompted organisers Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) to expand the event's floorplan and chalet line by up to 50%.
"Sales really took off following a successful push at last month's National Business Aviation Association event in Atlanta," explained Alison Weller, Director-Aerospace, F&E. "Major names are already on the floorplan and projections are that the show in November next year could see up to 50 aircraft on static display."
Recent major-name show signings include: Canada's TAG Aeronautics, which is the exclusive representative throughout the Arab League and Turkey for the Bombardier range of business jets; the UAE's flight services provider Palm Aviation; Switzerland's Jet Aviation business aviation provider and Jet manufacturers Embraer and Gulfstream, who have become platinum sponsors of the event.
The UAE's Prestige Jet has also taken up platinum sponsorship of MEBA while global fuel, lubricants and services provider Air BP has signed on as silver sponsor for MEBA 2008, which will run at the Airport Expo Dubai from November 16-18.
The recent signings add to an already healthy floorplan with reservations from Dubai World Central, the urban aviation community being built in Jebel Ali, Action Aviation, Finnair, Fokker Services, Bexair, Air Charter International, Execujet , Airbus and Boeing.
"In the space of only two events MEBA now ranks among the top three business aviation shows in the world with its key appeal being the scale and potential of the marketplace which analysts predict will be worth US $800 million by 2012 - that's double its current estimated value," explained Weller.
"The massive potential was underscored at this year's MEBA event which attained an impressive US $907 million on-site declared order book."
MEBA, which has the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and Chairman of the Emirates group, is organised by F&E on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA). The event has evolved from a one-day conference in 2005 and, on its second showing this year attracted 90 exhibitors from 20 countries, had 31 aircraft on display and an industry-only visitor turnout of 2,400.
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About Fairs & Exhibitions' Aerospace Division:
Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) is one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector having conceptualized the Dubai Airshow and organised it, in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces, since its inception in 1989. This year marks the 10th anniversary edition of the Dubai Airshow with Dubai 2007 taking place at the Airport Expo in November.
F&E, which maintains offices in London and Dubai, has widespread and long-standing relationships with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the industry it serves and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence.
The company also organises the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association. MEBA is now a biennial event with the 2008 edition scheduled for November next year.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is a new event emerging from F&E's dedicated Aerospace Division. It will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai in June 2008 and will service the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation fleets.
The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Middle East Exhibition & Conference is the latest event to be added to F&E's growing portfolio. The event will be organised in conjunction with AVIATION WEEK, which has an excellent track record of organising MRO events. The inaugural event is to be held in the beginning of 2009 to cater to growing regional demand for MRO services.
For further information:
Sam Dulka,
MCS/Action,
PO box 20970,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960
Or visit MEBA online at: www.meba.aero
© Press Release 2007
