El Alamein International Airshow 2026
Egypt's international airshow returns to El Alamein International Airport on the Mediterranean coast, 8–10 September 2026, with a dedicated conference day on 7 September. Launched in 2024, it positions Egypt as the meeting point for aerospace, defence and space across Africa and the Middle East.
What is the El Alamein International Airshow?
A government-backed airshow combining flying displays, a static aircraft park and a trade exhibition, designed to connect organisations across aerospace, defence and space in Africa and the Middle East — with Egypt's air force, civil-aviation modernisation programmes and regional partnerships as the anchor.
The 2026 edition is the show's second outing, following the 2024 launch.
Dates, venue and format
The exhibition and displays run 8–10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport, west of Alexandria on Egypt's north coast; a dedicated conference programme runs the day before (7 September).
- Flying display + static park at an operating airport
- Trade exhibition with national pavilions and OEM chalets
- Pre-show conference day for policy and industry programming
Who attends
Defence delegations and air forces from Africa and the Middle East, aerospace OEMs, MRO and training providers, and Egypt's own aviation ecosystem — EgyptAir maintenance, airport authorities and the country's growing defence-industrial base.
For suppliers, the show is a practical bridge between African aviation growth and Gulf capital: many GCC-facing vendors use it to cover both markets in one trip.
Key themes
Why GCC procurement teams track this show
Egypt sits at the seam of the GCC's western supply and partnership corridor — Gulf carriers fly dense Cairo schedules, GCC investors fund Egyptian infrastructure, and Egyptian MRO/training providers price competitively for Gulf work.
Use the exhibitor list to identify African and Mediterranean suppliers with certifications that travel (EASA-aligned MROs, training organisations), then compare them on Aviation Souk before shortlisting.
- Egyptian MRO and training providers offer competitive rates within a short ferry of Gulf hubs
- Defence-aviation vendors here often overlap with the Saudi/UAE airshow circuit (WDS, IDEX, Dubai Airshow)
- September timing pairs with Aviation Africa (Nairobi, 9–10 Sept 2026) for an Africa-focused week
Venue & logistics
- El Alamein International Airport (DBB) is ~265 km northwest of Cairo; Borg El Arab (Alexandria) is the nearest major gateway
- The North Coast resort corridor provides most accommodation — book early, September remains high season
Travel tips
- Most international visitors route via Cairo (CAI) or Alexandria (HBE) and drive the coastal highway
- Coastal September weather is hot but sea-tempered; the static park has little shade
Frequently asked questions
When is the El Alamein International Airshow 2026?
8–10 September 2026, with a dedicated conference day on 7 September.
Where is the airshow held?
El Alamein International Airport on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, west of Alexandria.
What does the show cover?
Aerospace, defence and space — flying displays, a static aircraft park, a trade exhibition and a conference connecting African and Middle East aviation.
When was the first edition?
2024 — the 2026 show is the second edition of what is planned as a recurring event.
Is it relevant to Gulf aviation procurement?
Yes — Egyptian and African MRO, training and defence-aviation suppliers exhibiting here increasingly serve or partner with GCC operators and investors.
Going to El Alamein International Airshow 2026?
Describe what you’re sourcing — Souk surfaces ranked supplier shortlists per category and flags which exhibitors at this show are worth your meeting time.
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