Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host from 20 to 22 April 2026 the fourth edition of the "Future Aviation 2026" conference, organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation with the participation of more than 120 countries and over 11,000 aviation industry experts, in an event aimed at discussing the future of the sector globally and expanding investment and air connectivity opportunities.
The conference focuses on a number of key issues in the aviation industry, including environmental sustainability, advanced air mobility and enhancing operational efficiency, as well as supporting efforts to turn the Kingdom into a global logistics hub linking three continents and providing a more attractive environment for investment in the aviation sector, according to a post on the Saudi Press Agency.
The President of Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, explained that the 2026 edition aims to strengthen international cooperation to face the sector's fast-moving challenges and widen investment horizons in the rapidly growing aviation industry, supported by initiatives aimed at raising global air connectivity and improving the travel experience.
He added that the conference will focus intensively on empowering the private sector, aiming to attract investments exceeding $100 billion in the aviation sector, helping support economic growth and create quality jobs, in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.
For his part, the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, explained that the conference is an international platform for exchanging innovative solutions that help boost efficiency and sustainability in the aviation sector and support the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
The third edition of the conference saw the participation of 120 countries, along with the signing of 102 agreements, memoranda of understanding and deals, as well as the launch of a number of policies and strategies related to the sector. The General Authority of Civil Aviation called on those interested to register via the conference's official website.
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