Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS)
Wed 18 Nov
|Zallaq
A world‑class, biennial aerospace and defence showcase at Sakhir Air Base, combining static displays, thrilling aerial performances, elite exhibitors, and strategic forums across aviation, space, and technology.
Time & Location
18 Nov 2026, 09:00 – 20 Nov 2026, 18:00
Zallaq, 2GWP+GF, Zallaq, Bahrain
About the event
Hosted under the patronage of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and overseen by HRH Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, BIAS is Bahrain’s prestigious, boutique aerospace and defence exhibition. Organized by the Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications alongside the Royal Bahraini Air Force and Farnborough International, the airshow spans a 14,000 m² exhibition hall, 40 luxury chalets, and an 86,000 m² static aircraft display.
Over three days it attracts ~57,000 trade visitors, 226 delegations, and more than 150 leading aerospace exhibitors, including Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Airbus, and Boeing.
BIAS features dynamic aerial acts from regional and international military teams—such as the Saudi Hawks, Royal Bahraini Air Force F‑16s, and USAF B‑52s—along with a high-level conference covering Airlines & Airports, Defence, Space, and DEI forums. In 2024 alone, the show surpassed previous records with over 125 aircraft, secured $1.8 billion in deals, and spotlighted key industry partnerships on radar, MRO, cybersecurity,…