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.
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.
The event, which is held every other year, runs through November 16. Photo: A visitor at Dubai Airshow 2017.
Participants walk past aircraft during the Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates on November 12, 2017.
Dubai 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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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.
A visitor takes a photo of an aircraft engine at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 12, 2017.
Chinese reconnaissance and combat unmanned aerial vehicle Wing Loong-2 at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
This year, more than 1,200 participants from different countries are taking part in the exhibition. Photo: Visitors at Dubai Airshow 2017.
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.
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.
Pilots of the UAE Air Force's Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
Visitors examine aircraft models presented at the Russian stand during Dubai Airshow 2017.
French multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Mirage 2000 during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
A visitor near the Rolls-Royce stand at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
Russian amphibious aircraft Be-200ES during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
A visitor examines CALIDUS' turboprop aircraft B-250 at Dubai Airshow 2017.
Visitors to the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition take pictures of the Eurofighter Typhoon, a multifunctional fourth-generation fighter.
The Russian Air Force’s Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Nights) aerobatics group during a demonstration flight at Dubai Airshow 2017.
An Airbus A350 performs a flight display during the Dubai Airshow on November 12, 2017, in the United Arab Emirates.
The Swedish multifunctional fourth-generation fighter Saab JAS 39 Gripen during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Airshow 2017 international aerospace exhibition.
