Business Aviation Movements at Dubai South Continue to Grow, Record 7% Increase in H1 2024

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has reported a significant increase in private jet movements, recording 8,472 movements in the first six months of 2024. This marks a 7% growth compared to the same period in 2023, highlighting the maturing business aviation ecosystem in the region.

With Al Maktoum International Airport solidifying its status as the leading hub for international business aviation movements in the Middle East, the growth in activity reflects the increasing demand for private aviation services in Dubai. The year 2023 saw a record 16,657 movements, and projections indicate that this number will rise to 18,000 by the end of 2024.

HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, expressed his optimism regarding the continued expansion. He stated, "We are pleased to see continuous growth of business aviation movements year after year, and we anticipate these figures to further grow as a result of the new developments of aircraft hangars and maintenance facilities in Dubai South and the hosting of MEBAA Show, the region’s leading business aviation event, in December 2024. At MBRAH, we will continue with our mandate to position Dubai as the aviation capital of the world, in alignment with the government’s vision.”

MBRAH serves as a strategic hub for global aerospace players, offering high-level connectivity and serving as a free-zone destination for leading airlines, private jet companies, and related industries. Located within Dubai South, MBRAH also hosts maintenance centers, training, and education campuses, further solidifying Dubai's position as a global leader in aviation.