Crowds flock to Dubai Airshow 2023 - in pictures

  • An Emirates plane accompanied by the UAE's Al Fursan aerobatic team during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    An Emirates plane accompanied by the UAE's Al Fursan aerobatic team during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • UAE craft flying in formation during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    UAE craft flying in formation during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Italian Air Force during a display at the Dubai Air show at DWC in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    The Italian Air Force during a display at the Dubai Air show at DWC in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A Bader 250 craft during the flying display at the Dubai Air show. Pawan Singh / The National
    A Bader 250 craft during the flying display at the Dubai Air show. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An F16-60 during a display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    An F16-60 during a display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Day one of the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum Airport. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Day one of the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum Airport. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Embraer stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Embraer stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The SANAD stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The SANAD stand. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Exhibits on show on day one. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Exhibits on show on day one. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The space agency stand at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The space agency stand at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Military aircraft on show. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Military aircraft on show. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Visitors at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Visitors at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The engine of a plane on display at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The engine of a plane on display at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The Dubai Police stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Dubai Police stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Visitors looking at missiles at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Visitors looking at missiles at Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • An exhibit with a bird-themed paint scheme the Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central. Pawan Singh / The National
    An exhibit with a bird-themed paint scheme the Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A drone on display at the stand of UAE military technology company EDGE, at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    A drone on display at the stand of UAE military technology company EDGE, at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Visitors at the Dubai Airshow. The event has attracted more than 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries. Pawan Singh / The National
    Visitors at the Dubai Airshow. The event has attracted more than 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries. Pawan Singh / The National
  • A helicopter on display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    A helicopter on display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An EDGE drone at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    An EDGE drone at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • An Etihad Airways passenger jet on display at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
    An Etihad Airways passenger jet on display at Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National
  • UAE military aircraft at Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
    UAE military aircraft at Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Emirates crew with an Emirates plane at the Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Emirates crew with an Emirates plane at the Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • UAE military aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    UAE military aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Abu Dhabi Police aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Abu Dhabi Police aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • A flydubai plane at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    A flydubai plane at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Crew preparing an aircraft for Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Crew preparing an aircraft for Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Emirates chalet at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Emirates chalet at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Emirates planes on display at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Emirates planes on display at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Riyadh Air's chalet at Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Riyadh Air's chalet at Dubai Airshow, Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Visitors attend the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Visitors attend the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • A Boeing plane on display at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    A Boeing plane on display at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • UAE military aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    UAE military aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National