MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East 2027

MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) is the region's annual meeting place for the aviation aftermarket, run by Aviation Week Network, part of Informa Markets. Over two days at Dubai World Trade Centre, suppliers across the airline supply chain meet maintenance, engineering and procurement teams from airlines and lessors, while the AIME pavilion focuses on cabin design, passenger comfort and inflight entertainment.

Exhibition

The show floor gathers 250+ suppliers from around the world, grouped into topic zones and country pavilions, with a bookable 1-2-1 meeting area and networking lounges.

• Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services
• Engines, components and spare parts
• Cabin interiors, seating and inflight entertainment
• Country and regional pavilions
• Airline Club Lounge for qualifying airlines and lessors

Go Live! Theater

A free show-floor theater runs a two-day programme of presentations, panels and case studies covering both MRO and aircraft interiors topics, with 50+ speakers. Previous editions included Aviation Week's MRO forecast and the Skyward Innovations start-up pitch competition.

Airline and lessor buyers

Managers at airlines and engine or aircraft lessors in engineering, maintenance, technical operations, quality, procurement or supply chain roles can apply for a complimentary Airline/Lessor VIP Pass, which includes theater sessions, post-event presentations and, subject to approval, lounge access.

Key figures

The 2026 edition recorded 8,937 attendees, 330 exhibitors and 900 airline and lessor buyers from 102 countries, according to the organizer.

Tickets & passes

• Airline/Lessor VIP Pass — Free: Complimentary for qualifying management-level airline and lessor staff