By ITP
Dubai Airshow 2015: Opening day air displays
While order deals were slow, the skies above the Dubai Airshow made for some impressive displays


Al-Fursan aerobatics team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force performs at the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

The Italian Frecce Tricolori performs at the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

UK-based AeroSuperBatics perform on Boeing-Stearman Model 75 during the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

A French-made Dassault Rafale performs at the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

An Emirati airforce F-16 fighterjet performs at the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

Al-Fursan aerobatics team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force performs at the Dubai Airshow on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)

An Emirati couple watches the new Airbus A350 during a flight display at the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, on November 8, 2015. Dubai Airshow took off to a slow start amid little expectations of major orders to match the multi-billion-dollar sales generated at the last edition of the biennial fair. (AFP/Getty Images)