The largest edition of MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2025 has opened in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the regional aerospace industry. The two-day event has attracted over 250 international exhibitors, highlighting the aviation sector’s robust growth amid record-high passenger demand. Our West Asia correspondent reports, the gathering focuses on aircraft modernization programmes and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, bringing together key players from across the global aviation supply chain.
The event witnessed several major announcements, including GE Aerospace’s 10 million dollar investment to expand engine service capacity and capabilities at its two MRO facilities in the Middle East. Additionally, Airbus unveiled its Middle East Services Forecast for 2024-2043, projecting global services demand to reach 32 billion dollars by 2043, with a 4.5 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over 20 years.
The forecast highlights the Middle East as one of the fastest-growing regions for aviation services. The event’s Go Live! Theatre continues to host global experts discussing key industry themes, including capacity challenges, digital readiness, technology personalization, and artificial intelligence applications in the aviation sector.
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, officially inaugurated MRO Middle East and AIME 2025, reinforcing the event’s position as the region’s largest platform for aerospace innovation and collaboration.
