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Riyadh Event To Focus On Pilot Training And Aviation Skills
AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun is targeting flight schools, simulator manufacturers, and aviation training providers for its 2027 event in Riyadh. The event, scheduled for December 7-11 at Thumamah Airport, combines the AERO Middle East business exhibition with the existing Sand & Fun airshow. Boeing’s 2026 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts a significant demand for new commercial aviation personnel in the Middle East, with 236,000 needed through 2045. The event is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader aviation strategy, which is backed by USD100 billion of planned public- and private-sector investment, as reported by Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club.