Dubai Airshow Explained

Dubai Airshow
Native Name:معرض دبي للطيران
Status:Active
Genre:Air show
Dates:November
Frequency:Biennial

Odd years

Location:Dubai World Central
Last:2023
Next:2025
Attendance:84,043 (2019)[1]
Activity:Trade exhibition, aerobatic and static displays
Organized:F&E Aerospace
Website:dubaiairshow.aero

The Dubai Airshow (Arabic: معرض دبي للطيران) is a biennial air show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in cooperation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports, Dubai World Central and the UAE Armed Forces.[2] It is organised by Tarsus Aerospace since 1989. The event is "open to business professionals and industry only".[3]

History

1986

The Dubai Airshow started life as Arab Air in 1986 - a small civil aviation trade show which F&E organised at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

1989

The first Dubai Airshow was held in 1989 at Dubai Airport, spurred on by substantial Middle East investment in civil and military aviation. The Dubai Airshow grew from 200 exhibitors and 25 aircraft in 1989.

1991

In 1991 due to the outbreak of the Gulf War, the show was moved from January to November and it had a strong military focus given events in the region.

2001

The 2001 show took place just six weeks after the events of September 11, 2001, and closed with record order book of US$15.6 billion.

2003

The Dubai Airshow 2003 was the fastest-selling in the event's history, 550 companies from 36 countries participated.

2005

In 2005 the Airshow hosted the debut of the A380 in the Middle East. It arrived in full Emirates livery for its largest customer.

2013

In 2013, 1,046 exhibitors came from 60 countries, drawing 60,692 trade attendees for a record $206.1 billion order book of aircraft, parts and MRO deals.[4] The display presented 163 aircraft.[5] Emirates made the highest price airliner order with $99 billion for 150 newly launched Boeing 777Xs plus 50 options and 50 Airbus A380s.[6] [7]

2017

Airbus displayed the A350-900 and A319 airliners, and the A400M and C-295 military airlifters, Beriev its Be-200ES jet amphibian, Boeing the 737 MAX 8 and 787-10 jetliners, Bombardier Aerospace the CS300 small narrowbody, Embraer its Phenom 100 small business jet, and Sukhoi its Superjet 100 regional jet.[8] Organizers forecast 9% more visitors than in 2015 to 72,000, joined by 1,200 exhibitors, 1,350 media representatives and 160 aircraft on display and claims to be the largest after Le Bourget and Farnborough, but before Singapore Air Show by number of exhibitors, square meters and visitors.[9]

On November 12, Emirates committed to purchase 40 Boeing 787-10s in two- and three-class cabins for 240 to 330 passengers, to be delivered from 2022 with conversion rights to the smaller Boeing 787-9, pushing orders for the 787-10 from 171 to over 200.[10] The order is worth $15.1 billion at list prices.[11] [12]

On November 15, Indigo Partners (unrelated to Indian LCC IndiGo) signed a memorandum of understanding for 430 Airbus: 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos for $49.5 billion at list prices; Indigo controls Frontier Airlines and Chilean low-cost start-up JetSmart, holds stakes in Mexican budget airline Volaris and European LCC Wizz Air: 146 aircraft will go to Wizz, 134 to Frontier, 80 to Volaris and 70 to JetSmart.[13] The same day, Flydubai commit to order 175 Boeing 737 Max and 50 purchase rights for $27 billion at list prices: Max 8s, Max 9s and 50 Max 10s.[14]

In 2017, 874 commitments and options were announced including 15% firm, compared with 67 in 2015 and 684 in 2013, 74.9% from LCCs, 15.7% from lessors and 8.1% from mainline carriers.These were mainly narrowbodies with 825 against 47 widebodies, Airbus had 547 commitments for a $28.2 Billion market value and Boeing had 301 for $19.5 Billion.[15]

2019

On the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2019, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Sheikh Hamdan took a private tour the latest Emirates A380. A similar aircraft also led the way during the opening procession of the Dubai Airshow 2019.[16]

On 18 November 2019, the second day of the biennial airshow, Emirates announced an order worth a total of $16 billion for 50 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The delivery for the largest deal of Airbus was scheduled to begin from May 2023.[17] Also on the 18th, Air Arabia ordered for 120 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including 73 of the high-efficiency A320neo variants and 23 A321XLR with a total book value in excess of $14 billion.[18]

On 19 November, the Emirates signed an agreement to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The deal was valued at $8.8 billion.[19]

The order book on site reached $54.5 billion by close of business at the Dubai Airshow 2019.[20]

2021

The 2021 Dubai Airshow began on 14 November 2021 and lasted for 5 days until 18 November 2021.[21]

Indigo Partners placed firm orders for 255 A321 Neo aircraft. Jazeera Airways placed an order for 28 A321 Neos. Ibom Air ordered 10 A220s. Air Lease Corporation ordered seven A350 freighters.[22] On November 16, Indian airline Akasa Air also placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.[23] Jetex was the official FBO at the show.[24]

The Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate made its international debut at the show.[22]

Israeli companies, including Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems participated at the show for the first time.

2023

The 2023 Dubai Airshow was held from 13 to 17 November 2023.

On 13 November: Emirates placed an order for 90 777Xs; Flydubai placed an order for 30 787-9s; and SunExpress placed an order for 28 737-8s and 17 737-10s with options for a further 45.[25] Also airBaltic placed an order for 30 Airbus A220-300s.[26]

On 14 November: Ethiopian Airlines placed an order for 20 737-8s with options for a further 21 and an order for 11 787-9s with options for a further 15;[27] Egyptair ordered ten A350-900s.[28]

On 16 November Emirates placed an order for 15 A350-900s.[29]

Aircraft making their initial appearances at the Dubai airshow included the: Boeing F-15QA; Chengdu J-10s of the August 1st (aerobatic team) and KAI KUH-1 Surion and KAI LAH.

Russia operated its own pavilion separate from the main exhibition hall. Russian equipment on display included the Ka-52E and the Il-76MD-90AE. The Russian Knights performed in the flying program.[30] The show resulted in no new deals for Russian aircraft.[31]

Israeli pavilions were unstaffed after the Israeli Ministry of Defense instructed companies such as Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems not to attend due to security concerns arising from the Israel–Hamas war.[32]

Flying display

The flying display demonstrates the technical capabilities of exhibiting companies aircraft. The flying display at the Dubai Airshow has included the Airbus A380, A400M, F-16, F/A-18, F-22 Raptor, V-22 Osprey, B-1B, Eurofighter Typhoon along with aerobatic displays by international teams including Patrouille de France, Red Arrows from the UK and Al Fursan from the UAE.

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Notes and References

  1. DUBAI AIRSHOW CLOSES TO ACCLAIM . 21 November 2019 . Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East . 1 December 2019 . 22 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210122055558/https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/dubai-airshow-closes-acclaim . live .
  2. Dubai airshow sets global order record . 17 November 2013 . Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East . 27 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140628105440/http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/press/press-releases/dubai-airshow-sets-global-order-record . 28 June 2014 . dead .
  3. Web site: Frequently Asked Questions. 2020-05-02. 2021-11-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130051130/https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/frequently-asked-questions. live.
  4. Dubai airshow makes history . 25 November 2013 . F&E Aerospace . 6 November 2017 . 7 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107015851/http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/news-center/dubai-airshow-makes-history . dead .
  5. FDI Soars At Dubai Airshow . 20 November 2013 . F&E Aerospace . 11 February 2014 . 21 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221214350/http://www.dubaiairshow.aero/press/press-releases/fdi-soars-dubai-airshow . dead .
  6. News: Dubai Airshow 2013: Emirates places biggest order worth $99b . 17 November 2013 . Gulf News . Shweta Jain . 11 February 2014 . 6 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131206162515/http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airshow-2013-emirates-places-biggest-order-worth-99b-1.1256086 . live .
  7. News: Dubai Airshow sees record $192 billion in orders on frenzied first day . Dean Irvine . CNN . 21 November 2013 . 13 February 2014 . 6 March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170306124512/http://edition.cnn.com/2013/11/17/travel/dubai-airshow-record-deals/ . live .
  8. News: Commercial Show of Strength Expected at Dubai . Nov 6, 2017 . Aviation Week & Space Technology . November 6, 2017 . November 7, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171107032127/http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/commercial-show-strength-expected-dubai . live .
  9. News: 2017 Dubai Airshow Expected To Be Largest Yet . Peter Shaw-Smith . November 8, 2017 . AIN . 2017-11-10 . 2017-11-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225252/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2017-11-08/2017-dubai-airshow-expected-be-largest-yet . live .
  10. News: Emirates set to push 787-10 backlog over 200 . 12 Nov 2017 . David Kaminski Morrow . Flightglobal . 15 November 2017 . 13 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171113003450/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-emirates-set-to-push-787-10-backlog-over-200-443163/ . live .
  11. Emirates places US$15.1 billion order for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at 2017 Dubai Airshow . 12 November 2017 . Emirates . 12 November 2017 . 14 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181214120403/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-places-us151-billion-order-for-40-boeing-787-dreamliners-at-2017-dubai-airshow . live .
  12. Boeing, Emirates Announce Commitment for 40 787-10 Dreamliners . 12 November 2017 . Boeing . 2017-11-15 . 2017-11-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171115152143/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2017-11-12-Boeing-Emirates-Announce-Commitment-for-40-787-10-Dreamliners . live .
  13. News: Indigo Partners signs MoU for 430 A320neos . 15 Nov 2017 . Stephen Trimble . Flightglobal . 15 November 2017 . 15 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171115111151/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-indigo-partners-signs-mou-for-430-a320neos-443308/ . live .
  14. News: Flydubai commits to 175 737 Max aircraft . 15 Nov 2017 . Mavis Toh . Flightglobal . 15 November 2017 . 15 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171115142330/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-flydubai-commits-to-175-737-max-aircraft-443312/ . live .
  15. News: Late surge gives Dubai deal momentum . 16 Nov 2017 . Flightglobal . 17 November 2017 . 17 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171117175447/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-late-surge-gives-dubai-deal-momentum-443345/ . live .
  16. Web site: Dubai Airshow: Off to a flying start. 18 November 2019. Arabian Aerospace. 19 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191119041818/https://www.arabianaerospace.aero/dubai-airshow-off-to-a-flying-start.html. live.
  17. Web site: Emirates announces order for 50 Airbus A350s worth $16B. 18 November 2019. FOX45 Baltimore. 18 November 2019. 22 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220722163612/https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/emirates-announces-order-for-50-airbus-a350s-worth-16b. live.
  18. Web site: Air Arabia orders 120 Airbus aircraft. 18 November 2019. HMG Aerospace. 18 November 2019. 27 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227170904/https://www.laranews.net/air-arabia-orders-120-airbus-aircraft/. live.
  19. Web site: Dubai Air Show 2019: Emirates signs $8.8bn Dreamliner order. 19 November 2019. Breaking Travel News. 23 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200923225117/https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-emirates-signs-8.8bn-dreamliner-order/. live.
  20. Web site: Dubai Airshow closes with deals exceeding $54bn. 21 November 2019. Arabian Business. 13 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200513192902/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/transport/433935-dubai-airshow-closes-with-deals-exceeding-54bn. live.
  21. Web site: DUBAI AIRSHOW – THE FUTURE OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. 2021-11-16. www.dubaiairshow.aero. en. 2021-11-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20211116202518/https://www.dubaiairshow.aero/. live.
  22. News: The National. Dubai Airshow ends on optimistic note for travel industry's recovery. Deena Kamel. 18 November 2021. 21 November 2021. 21 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211121073033/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2021/11/18/dubai-airshow-ends-on-optimistic-note-for-travel-industrys-recovery/. live.
  23. Web site: Akasa Air Orders 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX Airplanes. www.investors.boeing.com. 19 July 2022. 22 July 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220722163613/https://investors.boeing.com/investors/investor-news/press-release-details/2021/Akasa-Air-Orders-72-Fuel-Efficient-737-MAX-Airplanes-to-Launch-Service-in-Fast-Growing-Indian-Market/default.aspx#:~:text=All%20News%20%E2%80%BA-,Akasa%20Air%20Orders%2072%20Fuel%2DEfficient%20737%20MAX%20Airplanes%20to,in%20Fast%2DGrowing%20Indian%20Market&text=DUBAI%2C%20United%20Arab%20Emirates%2C%20Nov,airplanes%20to%20build%20its%20fleet.. live.
  24. Web site: Jetex Named Official FBO Of Dubai Airshow 2021 . 2023-03-09 . FBO Networks, Ground Handling, Trip Planning, Premium Jet Fuel . en-US . 2023-03-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230309123915/https://www.jetex.com/press_room/jetex-named-official-fbo-of-dubai-airshow-2021/ . live .
  25. Web site: Emirates opens Dubai Airshow with $52 billion aircraft purchase from Boeing. Arab News. 13 November 2023. 13 November 2023. 13 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231113121851/https://www.arabnews.com/node/2407746/middle-east. live.
  26. Web site: AirBaltic Orders 30 A220-300s As Airbus Works On LCY Certification. Aviation Week. Christine Boynton. 13 November 2023. 15 November 2023. 15 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115065940/https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/airbaltic-orders-30-a220-300s-airbus-works-lcy-certification. live.
  27. Web site: Dubai Airshow: Ethiopian Airlines places order for up to 67 Boeing jets. The National. Alvin Cabral. 14 November 2023. 15 November 2023. 15 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115075304/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2023/11/14/dubai-airshow-ethiopian-airlines-places-order-for-up-to-67-boeing-jets/. live.
  28. Web site: Dubai Airshow: EgyptAir places order for 10 Airbus A350s amid fleet expansion. The National. Deena Kamel. 14 November 2023. 15 November 2023. 15 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231115075232/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2023/11/14/dubai-airshow-egyptair-places-order-for-10-airbus-a350s-amid-fleet-expansion/. live.
  29. Web site: Boeing bonanza leaves rival Airbus in the dust at 2023 Dubai Air Show with three times more aircraft orders. CNBC. Natasha Turak. 16 November 2023. 17 November 2023. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117000144/https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/16/dubai-airshow-2023-boeing-order-bonanza-leaves-airbus-in-the-dust.html. live.
  30. Web site: Russian arms makers kept to low profile at Dubai Airshow. Reuters. Alexander Cornwell. 15 November 2023. 17 November 2023. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117053245/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/russian-arms-makers-kept-low-profile-dubai-airshow-2023-11-15/. live.
  31. Web site: MSN . www.msn.com . 30 November 2023 . 27 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227170857/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/dubai-airshow-2023-ends-in-disappointment-for-the-russian-delegation-with-no-deals/ar-AA1kNqiS?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=d67a63e399d6401daada34a0eb776303&ei=16 . live .
  32. Web site: Defense Ministry bans Israelis from attending Dubai Airshow. Globes. Dean Shmuel Elmas. 15 November 2023. 17 November 2023. 17 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231117054045/https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-defense-ministry-bans-israelis-from-attending-dubai-airshow-1001462608. live.

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