Dubai Airshow 2023 to start on Monday at Dubai World Central – News

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the largest edition of the Dubai Airshow, the world’s leading event for the aerospace, space and aviation industries, will begin on Monday. defending. , November 13, at Dubai World Central (DWC).

Under the theme “The Future of Aerospace”, the 18th edition of the event, which runs until November 17, will bring together industry pioneers and innovators to identify future trends and new opportunities in the aviation industries , space and defense.

More than 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries and more than 300 international speakers will come together to drive collaboration and technological advancement, explore the latest trends and push the boundaries of sustainable innovation for the future.

As one of the most important meeting points for the global ecosystem, the 18th edition will see the return of the long-awaited static and flying exhibitions. Maintaining its status as one of the most impressive ways for manufacturers to demonstrate their aeronautical capabilities to the global aviation, aerospace, space and defense sectors, this year’s static exhibition will set a new benchmark, showcasing more than 180 aircraft commercial.

The range will include a number of Airbus aircraft, including the A320P2F, A321neo, A330neo, Airbus A400M Atlas CMk1, H225 (helicopter) and C295, among others. Embraer’s latest E195-E2 will make its public debut with a new livery, the Tech Eagle, and Boeing will conduct a flight demonstration of its long-awaited 777-9.

Dubai Airshow 2023 will also welcome new and leading airlines from around the world, ready to showcase new concepts to the industry. Saudia will bring two state-of-the-art aircraft, a Saudia Boeing 787-10, with the brand’s new livery, and an Airbus 320neo from Flyadeal.

Meanwhile, Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, will realize its pioneering vision when its modern Airbus A319 makes a grand appearance on a static display, among many other industry-leading aircraft.

In the new advanced air mobility pavilion, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the future of the aerospace industry. Featuring the range of the latest eVTOLs, drones and UAVs, Dubai Airshow will be the platform to experience the transportation methods that are revolutionizing air travel.

Archer Aviation Inc, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company, has announced that its Midnight aircraft will make its debut in the Middle East, while ArcosJet DMCC and Lilium NV will showcase a full-size mock-up of the all-electric vertical aircraft. takeoff and landing Lilium Jet, among other leading concepts in the sector by exhibitors.

In line with global interest in space exploration, this will be an area of ​​increased focus for the 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow, in partnership with the UAE Space Agency. The mega event will feature an expanded space pavilion and host a dedicated two-day conference programme, bringing together high-profile leaders, government officials and changemakers who will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and visionary insights to push the boundaries of the posibilities. in the space.

The UAE Space Agency will also use the Airshow as an opportunity to showcase its latest initiatives and projects, including the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, its Planet X Challenge and its Space Economic Zones programme. In the UAE Year of Sustainability, the Dubai Airshow will also demonstrate the latest advances in sustainable aviation fuel, as well as innovation around cleaner forms of aviation technology.