• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, right, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2019. Courtesy: Mohamed bin Zayed / Twitter
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, right, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attend the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2019. Courtesy: Mohamed bin Zayed / Twitter
  • The Ruler of Dubai visits the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace hub. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Ruler of Dubai visits the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace hub. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed - once a pilot in the UAE Air Force - visits a manufacturer's stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed - once a pilot in the UAE Air Force - visits a manufacturer's stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed - once a pilot in the UAE Air Force - visits a manufacturer's stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed - once a pilot in the UAE Air Force - visits a manufacturer's stand. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • VIPs and dignitaries were among the firs t of an estimated 90,000 visitors to the show at Dubai World Central this week. Leslie Pableo for The National
    VIPs and dignitaries were among the firs t of an estimated 90,000 visitors to the show at Dubai World Central this week. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The week sees major announcements and deals between companies and governments. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The week sees major announcements and deals between companies and governments. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • A twin-rotor helicopter on the tarmac at DWC. Leslie Pableo for The National
    A twin-rotor helicopter on the tarmac at DWC. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The Saudi Hawks aerobatic team and the Patrouille Acrobatique de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air Force, performed live displays for visitors. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Saudi Hawks aerobatic team and the Patrouille Acrobatique de France, the precision aerobatics demonstration unit of the French Air Force, performed live displays for visitors. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The UAE's homegrown defence companies feature prominently at the show. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The UAE's homegrown defence companies feature prominently at the show. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Aviation and aerospace are a large facet of the UAE’s economic transformation strategy as it diversifies away from oil. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Aviation and aerospace are a large facet of the UAE’s economic transformation strategy as it diversifies away from oil. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The fleet size of commercial aircraft operators from all regions serving the UAE is forecast to nearly treble to some 1,730 aircraft by 2038 from around 630 today. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The fleet size of commercial aircraft operators from all regions serving the UAE is forecast to nearly treble to some 1,730 aircraft by 2038 from around 630 today. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Aerobatic jet crews from air forces around the world are in Dubai this week. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Aerobatic jet crews from air forces around the world are in Dubai this week. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Visitors test out the new Boeing business class seat. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Visitors test out the new Boeing business class seat. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The show is a marvel of military and civilian aircraft. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The show is a marvel of military and civilian aircraft. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Visitors at the Dubai Airshow 2019 at Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Visitors at the Dubai Airshow 2019 at Al Maktoum International Airport. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Performance jets zoom over Dubai World Cental on Sunday. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Performance jets zoom over Dubai World Cental on Sunday. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Performance jets zoom over Dubai World Cental on Sunday. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Performance jets zoom over Dubai World Cental on Sunday. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The Edge stand at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Edge stand at the Dubai Airshow. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • Inside the Boeing stand at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Leslie Pableo for The National
    Inside the Boeing stand at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The Emirates airshow performance. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Emirates airshow performance. Leslie Pableo for The National
  • The Edge stand at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Leslie Pableo for The National
    The Edge stand at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Leslie Pableo for The National

Aviation

UAE royals tour Dubai Airshow 2019 on opening day - in pictures

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed were both in attendance at the biennial event

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November 17, 2019

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