Dubai Airshow takes flight once more with biggest event to date – The National

Dubai Airshow takes flight once more with biggest event to date – The National

Dubai Airshow 2021 will be the biggest yet, as the aviation industry recovers from a turbulent spell brought about by the pandemic.

About 1,200 exhibitors from 148 countries will take centre stage at Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central, from November 14 to 18.

More than 160 aircraft from around the globe will go on show, and dazzling military jet displays by Saudi Arabia, the US, Russia and the UAE’s own Al Fursan aerobatic team are expected to thrill visitors.

As travel restrictions ease and countries continue to open up to travellers, the aviation trade fair is set to strike a hopeful note.

“We are in a very, very strong position to provide the most unique and largest airshow than we’ve ever had before,” Timothy Hawes, managing director of its organiser, Tarsus Group, said on Tuesday.

“We have come from 18 months of a closed country, closed airports and no events taking place across the world to being in a very unique and fantastic position to continue with the 17th edition of the Dubai Airshow.”

This year, meetings which will take place in air-conditioned glass cabins on the runway.

As well as guided tours, music performances, demonstrations and training sessions,

More than 80 aerospace