WELCOME TO ISAT 2026
ISAT 2026 – International Summit for Aviation Training – is the premier B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to the future of aviation training and workforce development.
This global event brings together airlines, ATOs, regulators, OEMs, and training solution providers to address one of the aviation industry’s most urgent challenges: training, recruiting, and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals.
Focusing on the Middle East, Africa, and India, ISAT supports aviation training growth and talent development across the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
WHY DUBAI? A GLOBAL HUB FOR AVIATION TRAINING
Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ISAT takes place in the heart of the world’s most connected aviation hub, home to over 160 international airlines.
Strategically positioned between continents, Dubai offers the perfect meeting point for aviation training experts, investors, and global institutions to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
With its advanced infrastructure and business-friendly environment, Dubai reinforces ISAT’s role as the leading aviation training event in the Middle East.
WHO YOU'LL MEET AT ISAT
ISAT connects the people and organizations shaping the future of aviation education and training:
- Airlines and flight academies developing future pilots
- ATOs and maintenance training centers expanding capacity
- Regulators and civil aviation authorities setting global standards
- Simulator manufacturers, EdTech innovators, and software providers
- UAM and eVTOL leaders redefining next-gen air mobility
As a strategic B2B marketplace, ISAT facilitates targeted networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth through:
- 🎯 A dedicated exhibition showcasing aviation training technology
- 🎤 Conferences and panels with global industry experts
- 🤝 Matchmaking programs connecting buyers, trainers, and suppliers
WHY AVIATION TRAINING MATTERS
According to Airbus, Boeing, and CAE, the aviation industry will need over 1.34 million new professionals by 2034 — including pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and air traffic controllers.
The Middle East, Africa, and India alone will account for 465,000 of these jobs, representing nearly 30% of global demand.
Meeting this growth will require 400+ new or expanded Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) across these regions.
ISAT 2026 was created to meet this demand — a strategic platform where airlines, training providers, and investors can build partnerships, explore solutions, and develop the workforce of the future.
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MORE THAN AN EXHIBITION -
A STRATEGIC MARKETPLACE
ISAT combines an aviation training exhibition, a high-level conference, and ROI-focused B2B meetings in one event:
- Conference tracks on pilot, maintenance, ATC, and cabin crew training
- Workshops with regulators, ATOs, and technology providers
- Networking programs with 160+ airlines and key decision-makers
- Focus on eVTOL, UAM, and next-generation training technologies
ISAT 2026 is not just another event — it’s where the future of aviation training takes shape.
DELIVERING WHAT THE MARKET NEEDS
By placing training institutions, simulator companies, and software providers at the center of the conversation, ISAT empowers exhibitors to:
- Showcase their solutions, programs, and innovations
- Engage directly with regulators and airline training executives
- Build long-term business partnerships
- Position themselves for the UAM and eVTOL era
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