Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

FUTURE AVIATION FORUM 2026
Unlocking Global Growth

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | April 20–22, 2026

6,000+

Delegates

100+

Speakers

30+

Partners

About the Forum

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) will host the Future Aviation Forum 2026 (FAF 2026) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 20–22 April 2026 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center.

The Forum brings together global aviation leaders, policymakers, industry executives, investors, and innovators to address the key opportunities and challenges shaping the future of aviation. Discussions will focus on capacity growth, investment, safety and system integrity, sustainability, advanced technologies, and the resilience of the global aviation ecosystem.

CONTENT PILLARS

Money
Engine

Examining airline and airport business models, operating costs, revenue streams, and strategies to improve profitability in a high-demand, high-cost environment.

Capacity
Crunch

Addressing the imbalance between rising global demand and available capacity, including fleet availability, airport infrastructure, airspace management, workforce, and maintenance readiness.

Capital
& Power

Exploring the role of public and private investment, sovereign funds, and financial institutions in shaping aviation growth, infrastructure expansion, and airline development.

System
Integrity

Strengthening safety oversight, cybersecurity resilience, AI governance, and operational reliability to maintain trust as the aviation ecosystem scales globally.