Airports
Al Maktoum Sees 8% Bizjet Movement Increase in 2023
Investment in airport MRO is expected to reach $2.2 billion in the coming years
Tower at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Tower at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) © David McIntosh

Business jet movements at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South hit 16,650 last year, a jump of 8 percent over the 2022 figure of 15,440. “The impressive milestone reaffirms Al Maktoum International Airport’s position as the busiest airport for international business aviation movements in the Middle East,” MBRAH said.

Speaking to AIN at the recent Dubai Airshow, Tahnoon Saif, CEO of the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, said movements in the first half of last year totaled 7,300. This implies a significant jump in second-half movements. Saif attributed the rise to several factors, including the hosting of the Dubai Airshow, COP28 at Dubai Expo City, and the launch of a new ExecuJet FBO and hangar.