BIA
BIAS · Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (Bahrain), Royal Bahraini Air Force, Farnborough International
Bahrain International Airshow
ExhibitionAerospace, Defence, AviationIn-personBiennial
Manama, BH18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 20263 days
Delegates
226+
Countries
83+
Duration
3 days · 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
Frequency
Biennial
About this congress
The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) is a premier global aerospace event that serves as a platform for high-level corporate hospitality, unique access to military and civil delegations, and showcasing technological innovations to potential buyers. It features aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, and networking opportunities for global aerospace and defense businesses, fostering partnerships, knowledge sharing, and commercial deals in the aerospace sector.
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Key details
- City & country
- Manama, BH
- Dates
- 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 3 days
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Fixed
- Commercial type
- Trade ShowExhibitionAirshowDefense ExpositionB2B
- Official website
- www.bahrainairshow.com — register free for link access
Who attends
Global leaders in aerospace and defense industriesgovernment representativesinvestorsindustry expertstrade visitorsaviation enthusiastsdecision-makersmilitary and civil delegationsuniversity studentsfamiliesmediapublic visitors
Programme
Networking events
- High-level corporate hospitality
- Meetings with military and civil delegations
- Industry conferences (civil and military)
- Educational workshops (for children, families, university students)
- Daily flying displays
- Static aircraft displays
Host city history — 6 congresses since 2010
2024ManamaBH← current
2022ManamaBH
2018ManamaBH
2014ManamaBH
2012ManamaBH
2010ManamaBH
Middle East
BH ×6
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to a different region. Manama has hosted 6× (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2024).