Mohamed Bin Zayed, Mohammed Bin Rashid witness opening of Dubai Airshow-2025

The opening of the Dubai Airshow was witnessed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. 

The Dubai Airshow began today, Monday, and will run until November 21 at the Dubai World Central. Now in its 19th year, this major global event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of aviation, space, defence and related sectors. 

It is a global meeting place for investment and emerging technologies, as well as a high-level platform for building effective partnerships in the field of advanced innovation. Covering the latest trends, innovations and developments in the sector, including the construction of the world’s largest airports and the unveiling of revolutionary new technologies, it consolidates its position as a key event in the aviation and space calendar. 

The exhibition will host over 1,500 exhibitors, 440 of whom are participating for the first time, as well as 148,000 visitors and 490 military and civilian delegations from 115 countries. There will also be 21 national pavilions, including Morocco's first participation, as well as 98 chalets, an additional 8,000-square-metre exhibition area, and 120 start-ups and 50 investors.

With over 200 aircraft on display, including commercial, military, business and drone aircraft, as well as advanced aviation technologies, this year's event is set to be the largest in the Show's history. Participating aircraft will include the Jobay Aviation electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the General Atomics CCA, the Bristol P23 915IFR and the Comac C919 and C909.