El Alamein International Airshow 2026: Regional Partnerships Reshape Aviation

From September 8–10, 2026, aerospace professionals gathered in Egypt for the second El Alamein International Airshow. Organised by the Egyptian Ministry of Defence, Civil Aviation Ministry, and partner agencies, the event focused on regional aerospace industrialisation and global partnerships through exhibitions and meetings.

As Lieutenant General Amr Sakr, Commander of the Egyptian Air Force, noted, the show aimed to“create new opportunities for international cooperation and strengthen partnerships between Egypt and countries around the world”.

Covering 125,000 square metres at El Alamein International Airport, the event had over 250 exhibitors representing 50 countries.  Including indoor exhibition halls alongside a massive static display of over 100 aircraft and hosted live flying demonstrations.

Arab Aerospace Industry Takes Centre Stage

The MENA region’s growing operational and industrial abilities were on display:

The United Arab Emirates hosted the exhibition’s largest national pavilion, measuring 871 square metres, and conducted 136 bilateral meetings over the three days.

The UAE’s EDGE Group showcased advanced autonomous platforms, including the SHADOW 25 and 50 loitering munitions and the SKYKNIGHT system. 

The exhibition also featured Saudi Arabia, which highlighted GACA and the Saudi Space Agency. Oman featured ZEED International, while delegations from Bahrain, Qatar, and Morocco held discussions.

Regional co-operation was also displayed through joint aerobatics by the Egyptian Silver Stars, Saudi Hawks, and Emirati Al Fursan teams.

Commercial and Defence Agreements

Commercial and defence agreements are reshaping the regional sector: 

  • Turkey’s HAVELSAN and Egypt’s Arab Organisation for Industrialisation formalised the sale of the HAMZA-1 UAV.

El Alamein Powers Regional Sector Strength

The 2026 airshow proved that the MENA aerospace sector is a powerhouse driving global aviation forward.

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