The upcoming Dubai Airshow has seen a 21 percent rise in the number of UAE companies which will exhibit at the exhibition, while the doubling of space at its new venue location at Dubai World Central is a clear example of the growth in the economic environment since the previous event in 2011.
The 13th edition of the Dubai Airshow is forecast to host up to 60,000 trade visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors, including 226 new UAE based companies signed to date; an increase of 21 percent on the last show in 2011, organisers F&E Aerospace said.
The event will take place at a new purpose-built Dubai World Central site from November 17-21 and the 645,000 square metre exhibition hall is more than double the facilities at the old Airport Expo site at Dubai International Airport.
“The site provides greater than ever accessibility for all involved in the show being easy to get to from Dubai’s main highways and from all other emirates,” said Sharief Fahmy, CEO, F&E Aerospace. “The venue is also very accessible as it is just 20/30 minutes’ drive from most key locations in Dubai and 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport – thus making it truly central between both cities”.
“The Dubai government’s investment in the site is a clear demonstration of its belief in the future of this show and its commitment to delivering world-class events which consistently raise the bar,” he added.
Around 150 aircraft will be on display at the event, with famous Red Arrows from the UK making their debut at the show.
Other aircraft highlights will include the A400M military aircraft and Boeing’s F/A-18E Super Hornet.
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