VHR Confirmed as an Exhibitor at MRO Middle East 2026

Charlotte Robinson

5th January 2026

4 min read

Following on from a brilliant Dubai Airshow 2025, VHR are back again, and we are exhibiting at the MRO Middle East 2026.

VHR’s Aerospace & Aviation recruitment specialists will be on the ground at MRO Middle East 2026, one of the industry’s most established and influential events for the global commercial aviation sector.

Held on 4–5 February at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event attracts senior decision-makers, technical experts, and solution providers from across the global aviation value chain. With more than 7,500 attendees and 250 exhibitors in attendance each year, MRO Middle East serves as a strategic platform for knowledge sharing, partnership development, and forward planning within the commercial aviation sector. Its scale and influence firmly establish it as the largest MRO exhibition in the MENA region and a critical touchpoint for organisations shaping the future of aerospace and aviation worldwide.

We invite you to visit stand 2142 to connect with our team and explore how VHR’s proven recruitment expertise can help strengthen and future-proof your workforce.

What to Expect at MRO Middle East 2026:

The leading aviation event in the MENA region: Bringing together over 7,500 attendees and 250 exhibitors, reinforcing its position as the region’s flagship MRO gathering.
End-to-end industry representation: A broad cross-section of suppliers and service providers from across the global airline supply chain, including maintenance, engineering, components, and aircraft interiors specialists.
Insight-driven content and live engagement: Complimentary show floor sessions at the Go Live! Theatre, delivering practical insights, market updates, and forward-looking perspectives from industry leaders.
High-value networking at scale: Direct access to senior decision-makers, technical experts, and strategic partners, creating meaningful opportunities to build relationships and drive long-term collaboration.

MRO Middle East 2025 delivered strong commercial and strategic outcomes, reinforcing the event’s role as a catalyst for growth across the aviation aftermarket. The exhibition saw record-quality engagement, with high footfall from senior decision-makers, airline representatives, and MRO leaders, resulting in meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and tangible business opportunities. Attendees benefited from insight-led discussions on workforce planning, fleet readiness, and supply chain resilience, while exhibitors reported increased lead quality and accelerated deal pipelines. Overall, the 2025 edition successfully translated industry dialogue into measurable results, setting a robust benchmark and clear momentum heading into 2026.

Meet VHR’s Aviation Industry Experts:

VHR’s recruitment team comprises highly experienced aviation staffing specialists and former industry professionals, including:

Danny Brooks MBE – CEO and Founder of VHR, named among the Top 100 Influential People 2025 and awarded an MBE for his services to international trade. Danny brings over 28 years of international aerospace and aviation recruitment expertise.
Jenna Beard – Divisional Director for the Middle East & Corporate Accounts with 19 years of aviation recruitment experience, a strong global network, and deep sector knowledge.
Jennifer Robinson – Head of Marketing with extensive experience in aviation marketing, overseeing VHR’s presence and engagement at MRO Middle East 2026.
Neil Day - With over four decades of hands-on aviation experience, Neil Day brings unmatched expertise in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Trained as an Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer, Neil’s career spans operational leadership, global project delivery, and technical excellence.