Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026 has come to a close, and for RightJet the two day event delivered a defining moment. As a lead sponsor of the Middle East’s leading business aviation conference, the team shared the stage, the hospitality and the conversations that brought this year’s edition to a memorable finish.

A lead sponsor milestone at CJI Dubai 2026

CJI Dubai 2026 ran from 6 to 8 October at The Ritz-Carlton in Dubai International Financial Centre, bringing together senior operators, aircraft managers, financiers, OEMs and advisors from across the region. The sponsorship was announced ahead of the event in our earlier update, RightJet to be a lead sponsor at Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026. Lead sponsorship placed RightJet at the centre of the regional industry conversation, alongside names including Bombardier and Qatar Executive.

Mark Hardman on the Keeping the Industry Flying panel

Day one opened with the panel titled Keeping the Industry Flying, with RightJet CEO Mark Hardman taking a seat alongside Antonia Gilbert of MJET, Philipp Schuster of Gama Aviation and Paul van der Blom of Empire Aviation.

Ahead of the week, Mark had set the tone, “We are very excited that CJI is bringing together the people that shape the Middle East business aviation industry next week in Dubai. There is a lot to talk about and we can’t wait to get together.”

The panel focused on how operators have navigated disruption and what the next chapter holds. Mark’s main takeaway was clear. The industry is robust, and for trusted operators like RightJet, tenacity is key through moments of disruption. The RightJet team, including Natasha Zamudio and Jacob Bech, supported across both days of the conference.

Santorini superyacht at dusk with RightJet branding and Dubai skyline during CJI Dubai 2026

An afternoon on the water: the superyacht sunset cruise

Beyond the sessions, RightJet and Corporate Jet Investor co-hosted an exclusive cruise aboard the Santorini, a superyacht that sailed along the Dubai coastline as the sun set over the skyline. Reserved for CJI attendees, the evening brought together fine food, music and a relaxed atmosphere to round off the conference. An event that has not been done before at CJI Dubai.

The Santorini, operated by our partners at Beno, the Dubai based luxury rental provider whose portfolio of luxury yacht rentals, helicopter tours and ground experiences supports some of the city’s most refined private events.

Corporate Jet Investor summed it up afterwards: no better way to close CJI Dubai 2026 than with a yacht reception hosted by RightJet.

RightJet and Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026 lead sponsor branding at the Santorini reception

Looking ahead

Thank you to the Corporate Jet Investor team, to our partners at Beno, and to every operator, industry peer and partner who joined on the memorable afternoon. To discuss a charter requirement, aircraft management or acquisition, contact RightJet and the team will be in touch.

FAQs

Q: When did CJI Dubai 2026 take place?

A: Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2026 took place from 6 to 8 October 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre.

Q: What was RightJet’s role at CJI Dubai 2026?

A: RightJet was a lead sponsor of CJI Dubai 2026. CEO Mark Hardman joined the opening panel on keeping the industry flying, and the team co-hosted the exclusive superyacht reception alongside Corporate Jet Investor.

Q: Who provided the Santorini superyacht?

A: The Santorini was operated by Beno, a Dubai based luxury rental partner whose portfolio includes luxury yachts, helicopter tours and ground experiences.