Dubai Airshow 2019 takes place November 17-21 at Dubai World Central. So, what can delegate expect this year? What will be the hot topics? And, what restrictions and NOTAMs should operators flying to Dubai this November be aware of? Here’s all you need to know.

Dubai Airshow 2019

This year’s event hopes to be even better than last year’s which attracted 1,200 exhibitors from 63 countries and almost 80,000 delegates from all over the globe to the airshow site at Dubai World Central.

A seminal networking and sales event for the aerospace industry, Dubai Air Show facilitates the discussion and debate about a range of current topics.

One of the major talking points this year is expected to surround sustainability and initiatives supporting it.

CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) sees the sector taking proactive steps to reduce emissions by 2050 based on three pillars: emissions reporting, emissions mitigation, and emissions offsetting.

Through the ICAO-led program, the global industry has committed to reducing international flight emissions to 50% of the levels experienced in 2005.

Another major topic will be commercial and defense aviation in the region as its natural strategic location inspires efforts from operators and governments to grow the market.

Dubai’s impressive passenger numbers signal its importance as a global travel hub… it is the world’s busiest airport for international traffic.

Ongoing innovations in the development of aviation technology, investment in ATCM, and the latest cargo trends will also feature prominntly.

Two addition events, the Air CXO Summit and Cargo Connect will both taking place during the Dubai Air Show week.

Dubai International Airport

IATA: DXB
ICAO: OMDB
N 25° 15.2′ E 55° 21.9′
Mag Var: 1.4°E
Elevation: 62′
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST

Operational Information

Private flights require landing permits but not overflight permits
Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing but not overflight permits
UAE GCAA AVSEC approval required on case to case basis for landing and overflight
Slot approval requested 24-hours in advance is preferable to attain desired slots
Parking is subject to availability
Peak hours on OMDB: AM hour from 0100z – 0700z & 1700z – 2200z
The best opportunity for arrival and departure slots is between 1000Z – 1400Z
Overnight parking can be difficult to obtain for medium and wide-body aircraft non-scheduled operators
There are no active NOTAMs for Dubai International Airport relating to Dubai Airshow

Al Maktoum International Airport

IATA: DWC
ICAO: OMDW
N 24° 55.1′ E 55° 10.5′
Mag Var: 1.4°E
Elevation: 171′
Fuel: Jet A-1
Time Zone Info: GMT+4:00 no DST

Operational Information

Private flights require landing permits but not overflight permits
Non-scheduled commercial flights require landing but not overflight permits
UAE GCAA AVSEC approval required on case to case basis for landing and overflight
Slot approval requested 24 hours in advance is preferable to attain desired slots
Peak hours, AM 0100z – 0700z & PM 1700z – 2000z (times can vary)
Parking is subject to availability, but approval is generally provided for all aircraft types

NOTAMs

A1992/19 NOTAMN
Q) OMAE/QRTCA/IV/BO/AW/000/100/2453N05511E005
A) OMDW B) 1911130545 C) 1911151315
D) DAILY 0545-0815 1045-1315
E) SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (SUA)-RESTRICTED AREA ACT.
INBD DELAYS MAY BE EXP DUE TO AIR DISPLAY PRACTICES AND
VALIDATION.
REF UAE AIP SUP 28/2019 EFF 13 NOV 2019 PUBLISHED 10 OCT 2019
F) SFC
G) 10000FT AMSL

A1993/19 NOTAMN
Q) OMAE/QRTCA/IV/BO/AW/000/100/2453N05511E005
A) OMDW B) 1911160945 C) 1911211315
D) DAILY 0945-1315
E) SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (SUA)-RESTRICTED AREA ACT.
INBD DELAYS MAY BE EXP DUE TO AIR SHOW DISPLAY.
REF UAE AIP SUP 28/2019 EFF 13 NOV 2019 PUBLISHED 10 OCT 2019
F) SFC
G) 10000FT AMSL

A1994/19 NOTAMN
Q) OMAE/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2455N05510E005
A) OMDW B) 1911130545 C) 1911151315
D) DAILY 0545-0815 1045-1315
E) AD CLSD FOR ALL NON-AIRSHOW TFC.
EMIRATES FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY (EFTA) CLSD.
TFC SHALL CTC AL MAKTOUM TWR FREQ 118.625 MHZ.
REF UAE AIP SUP 28/2019 EFF 13 NOV 2019 PUBLISHED 10 OCT 2019

A1995/19 NOTAMN
Q) OMAE/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2455N05511E005
A) OMDW B) 1911160945 C) 1911211315
D) DAILY 0945-1315
E) AD CLSD FOR ALL NON-AIRSHOW TFC.
EMIRATES FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMY (EFTA) CLSD.
TFC SHALL CTC AL MAKTOUM TWR FREQ 118.625 MHZ.
REF UAE AIP SUP 28/2019 EFF 13 NOV 2019 PUBLISHED 10 OCT 2019

A2150/19 NOTAMN
Q) OMAE/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2455N05511E005
A) OMDW B) 1911180530 C) 1911180545
E) AD CLSD FOR AIRSHOW RELATED ACT.
REF UAE AIP SUP 28/2019.

Ground Transport

Dubai is well served with RTA Taxis, Uber, and Careem
Dubai Metro doesn’t extend to DWC, however, the green and red line routes can assist connecting to shuttle bus pick-up points
There are also shuttle buses to the DWC from key locations throughout the city. Click here to view the routes

Accommodation

We recommend booking hotel accommodation in the Dubai Marina / Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) / Barsha Heights areas to save on commute time to DWC.

For support with your flight operations to Dubai, contact UAS