Dubai show to honour 40 years of UAE aerospace

Dubai Airshow will be enjoying special anniversary celebrations this year as it plans to pay tribute to the development of the aerospace industry in the United Arab Emirates as the country celebrates its 40th anniversary just two weeks later on 2 December 2011.

Running from 13 to 17 November 2011 at the city’s Airport Expo, the Dubai Airshow is the major aerospace event in the Middle East and the fastest growing in the world.

With just six months to go, the next edition of the Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest yet, with up to 1,000 exhibitors expected from 50 countries, and is expecting to attract more than 55,000 trade visitors.

The very first Dubai Airshow in 1989 had 200 exhibitors, five percent of which were from the UAE. Of the 1,000 companies exhibiting at this November’s show, 35 percent will be UAE-based exhibitors from all sectors of the aerospace industry.

Alison Weller, Managing Director of Dubai Airshow organiser, F&E Aerospace, said: “The accelerated growth of the aerospace industry in the UAE can be attributed to the vision of the country’s rulers who understood that a vibrant transportation industry, with ease of access for people and freight, is one of the essential building blocks of a nation.

“In tribute to the success of the UAE’s aerospace industry, we are showcasing the companies which, through their hard work and commitment, have contributed to the development and sustained growth of the aerospace industry in the UAE over the past 40 years.”