Saudi International Airshow 2021 postponed due to coronavirus

Saudi International Airshow 2021 postponed due to coronavirus

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The second edition of the Saudi International Airshow, which was scheduled to take place at Riyadh-based Al-Thimama airport in mid-February next year, has been postponed in the wake of the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.Making an announcement about the postponement, the Saudi Aviation Club cited the organizer's keenness on the safety of participants and visitors amid the resurgence of the second wave of coronavirus COVID-19 in a number of countries.Additionally, the recent lockdowns of international borders, in some European and American continents, have led to a worldwide recession in the aviation industry, the club added in the statement.The club also said it has received confirmation of its invitation from as many as 500 local and external exhibitors. However, some companies have expressed reservations about holding the event amid the second outbreak of the pandemic as well as the difficulty of transport and financial impact on those companies.The second edition of the airshow will take place at the backdrop and