Hard To Keep Up: Here Are All The Amazing Things That Have Happened So Far At Dubai Airshow
Dubai Airshow is running from today until November 16 and already it’s a huge event.
Today, Emirates signed a huge deal proving further growth, the defence team signed a billion dirham deal, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum were among the first visitors to the site.
The royals cut the ribbon for the show
HH Sheikh Mohammed toured the latest additions to Emirates fleet
It’s the largest show since it first launched
Today we opened the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum International Airport. This year’s is the largest exhibition since the show launched in 1989, with 1,200 civil and military aviation companies, 260 official delegates and 72,000 aviation specialists attending. pic.twitter.com/uDoZDUWetr
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 12, 2017
HH Sheikh Hamdan was also in attendance
Emirates placed a AED15.1 billion order for 40 dreamliners
. @HHAhmedBinSaeed: “It has always been @Emirates’ strategy to invest in the most advanced and efficient aircraft, and today’s orders reflect that.” #DAS17 pic.twitter.com/v4FKAUqEMm
— Emirates Airline (@emirates) November 12, 2017
And Emirates Boeing 777 and Emirates A380 put on a whopper airshow over Al Fursan
The UAE ministry of defence signed an AED6.5 billion deal on the first day of the air show
These funds will be allocated to new fighter planes, logistics and training
Dubai Airshow will run until November 16
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