Dubai Airshow resumes after tragic accident
- Last updated: November 21, 2025 | 16:27 ..
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The air shows accompanying the 19th Dubai Airshow resumed after a tragic accident in which an Indian fighter jet crashed during the display, killing its pilot.
Friday marked the last day of the weeklong air show, and many families had come to a grand stand area of the airport to watch the display.
Emergency teams responded immediately after the Tejas multi-role fighter jet crashed during the air show.
Dubai's government shared a photograph of firefighting teams dousing a smouldering wreckage. It said emergency teams were managing the situation on-site.
The Dubai Airshow, which began last Monday and concludes on Friday, brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of aviation, space, defence, and related sectors.
Serving as a global hub for investment and emerging technologies, the show is also a premier platform for forging effective collaborations in cutting-edge innovation.
Showcasing the latest trends, innovations and findings in these sectors, including major international airport developments and revolutionary technology unveilings, the event has firmly established itself as a key fixture in the aviation and space industry calendar.
The Airshow hosted over 1,500 exhibitors, 440 of whom were participating for the first time. It also welcomed 148,000 visitors and 490 military and civilian delegations from 115 countries.
There were also 21 national pavilions, including the Kingdom of Morocco's first participation, as well as 98 chalets, an 8,000-square-metre exhibition area, 120 start-ups and 50 investors.
Over 200 aircraft were on display, showcasing a wide range of commercial, military, business and drone aircraft, as well as advanced aviation technologies. These were presented in both aerial and static displays, making this year's edition the largest in the event's history.