In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week
Every year thousands flock to Dubai Airshow to see the latest the sector has to offer.
Aviation heavyweights and newcomers alike display their latest top-of-the-line features and cabin spaces for the world to get a glimpse at what's to come from the airline industry.
But the most notable headlines are made by industry leaders placing orders amounting to billions of dirhams, demonstrating how enthusiastically the travel sector has bounced back since the pandemic.
Here, host Sarah Forster talks to The National's aviation reporter Deena Kamel about how the exhibition is going so far.
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Inside Dubai Airshow 2023 – in pictures
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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 -
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 -
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 -
The Embraer stand. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The SANAD stand. 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 -
Military aircraft on show. 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 Dubai Police stand. 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 -
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 -
A helicopter on display at the 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 -
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 -
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 -
A flydubai plane at the 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 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 -
Visitors attend 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
