Dubai Airshow 2017, a world-class exhibition showcasing the latest and greatest in military, general and commercial aviation, opened its doors to the public on Sunday, November 12. Held in the United Arab Emirates since 1986, the biennial aerospace exhibition was organized with the assistance of the government, civil aviation of Dubai and the UAE Defense Ministry.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankAirbus A380-800 aircraft in a livery dedicated to the 100th birthday anniversary of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late former president of the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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Airbus A380-800 aircraft in a livery dedicated to the 100th birthday anniversary of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the late former president of the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankThe event, which is held every other year, runs through November 16. Photo: A visitor at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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The event, which is held every other year, runs through November 16. Photo: A visitor at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibParticipants walk past aircraft during the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates on November 12, 2017.
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Participants walk past aircraft during the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates on November 12, 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankDubai Airshow 2017 is one of the five largest aerospace exhibitions in the world. Photo: Participants assemble a banner at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Dubai Airshow 2017 is one of the five largest aerospace exhibitions in the world. Photo: Participants assemble a banner at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© AP Photo / Kamran JebreiliDuring the first day of the exhibition, the crews of the Russian Air Force’s Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Nights) aerobatics group demonstrated the outstanding maneuverability of the latest Su-30SM fighters, enthralling spectators.
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During the first day of the exhibition, the crews of the Russian Air Force’s Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Nights) aerobatics group demonstrated the outstanding maneuverability of the latest Su-30SM fighters, enthralling spectators.
© REUTERS / Satish KumarA visitor takes a photo of an aircraft engine at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 12, 2017.
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A visitor takes a photo of an aircraft engine at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 12, 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankChinese reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle Wing Loong-2 at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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Chinese reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle Wing Loong-2 at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankThis year, more than 1,200 participants from different countries are taking part in the exhibition. Photo: Visitors at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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This year, more than 1,200 participants from different countries are taking part in the exhibition. Photo: Visitors at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankFrom left: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who headed the Russian delegation this year, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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From left: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, who headed the Russian delegation this year, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankRostec’s Director General Sergei Chemezov, fourth on the left, inspects the Russian amphibious aircraft Be-200ES at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition. During the exhibition, Chemezov stated that Russia and the UAE are planning the joint development of a transport aircraft and a passenger aircraft based on the Russian MS-21 airliner.
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Rostec’s Director General Sergei Chemezov, fourth on the left, inspects the Russian amphibious aircraft Be-200ES at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition. During the exhibition, Chemezov stated that Russia and the UAE are planning the joint development of a transport aircraft and a passenger aircraft based on the Russian MS-21 airliner.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankPilots of the UAE Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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Pilots of the UAE Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankVisitors examine aircraft models presented at the Russian stand during Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Visitors examine aircraft models presented at the Russian stand during Dubai Airshow 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankFrench multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Mirage 2000 during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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French multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Mirage 2000 during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankA visitor near the Rolls-Royce stand at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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A visitor near the Rolls-Royce stand at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankRussian amphibious aircraft Be-200ES during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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Russian amphibious aircraft Be-200ES during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankA visitor examines CALIDUS' turboprop aircraft B-250 at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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A visitor examines CALIDUS' turboprop aircraft B-250 at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankVisitors to the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition take pictures of the Eurofighter Typhoon, a multifunctional fourth-generation fighter.
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Visitors to the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition take pictures of the Eurofighter Typhoon, a multifunctional fourth-generation fighter.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankThe Russian Air Force’s Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Nights) aerobatics group during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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The Russian Air Force’s Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Nights) aerobatics group during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Karim SahibAn Airbus A350 performs a flight display during the Dubai Airshow on November 12, 2017, in the United Arab Emirates.
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An Airbus A350 performs a flight display during the Dubai Airshow on November 12, 2017, in the United Arab Emirates.
© Sputnik / Sergey Mamontov / Go to the mediabankThe Swedish multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Saab JAS 39 Gripen during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
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The Swedish multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Saab JAS 39 Gripen during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.