THE 18TH EDITION OF THE DUBAI AIRSHOW WAS A RESOUNDING success, bringing together more than 1,400 exhibitors hailing from over 95 countries. The event boasted a stellar lineup, featuring 350+ distinguished international speakers, 80+ innovative startups, and 20 country pavilions. The show also presented a spectacular display of 190+ aircraft, both on static exhibits and engaging in dynamic flying displays. With the latest innovations and advancements on display, the most thrilling airplanes taking to the skies, sustainable and advanced air mobility developments, and huge deals being signed, the Dubai Airshow was a pivotal glimpse of the global aviation industry especially that of the Middle East.
DISPLAY DECORUM
Boeing’s Beasts. Among the standout displays at the Dubai Airshow was Boeing’s invitation to visitors to step inside the 777-9, one of the four test aircraft in the 777X programme. Scheduled for certification as a widebody, long-haul airliner in 2025, the 777-9 is equipped with cutting-edge GE9X engines and distinctive folding wingtips, marking a significant leap in capability and efficiency for the big twin family.
Making its public debut was the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion engineered by Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aviation Group. Originally a regular passenger aircraft with Emirates Airline, this prototype conversion showcased the future of freighter capabilities, illustrating the adaptability of existing aircraft for cargo operations.
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'ZEITENWENDE' - THE TURNING POINT!
In an exclusive interaction, Chief of Luftwaffe (German Air Force) Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz speaks with Consulting & Contributing Editor Manish Kumar Jha, in New Delhi on a comprehensive range of issues concerning German forces' modernisation, NATO's role, military acquisitions, and Germany's presence in the Indo-Pacific building a new era of military cooperation with India.
REWRITE THE RULE BOOK
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DRIVING SUSTAINABLE AND ADVANCED AVIATION TECHNOLOGIES
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STEERING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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THE HIGH-FLYING PATH TO A $5 TRILLION ECONOMY
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ROLE OF THE IAF IN NATION BUILDING
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EXPANDING INDIA'S GALACTIC HORIZONS
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PRATT & WHITNEY EXPANDS INDIA OPERATIONS
New center will employ 150 aerospace experts and drive customer service and operations support
ADVANCING THE INDIAN AIR FORCE TRAINING CAPABILITIES
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PIPER J-3 CUB: TRUSTED TRAINER
When the Civilian Pilot Training (CPT) programme was established in anticipation of US involvement in World War II, the Piper J-3 Cub was chosen as the primary training aircraft. Ultimately, 75 per cent of all CPT pilots trained on a Cub
