The naysayers may be warning visitors not to expect the multi-billion dollar airliner orders that Dubai’s international airshow has become accustomed to, but this is still going to be the biggest and best event since it all started in 1989.

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The Dubai Airshow will see a strong international turnout of military aircraft on display. They will range from a new light-attack turboprop from the UAE, through China’s J-10 fighter, to a transport aircraft that is to be produced in Saudi Arabia.

The Middle East remains a major market for commercial aircraft. This is reflected in the strong turnout of aircraft from Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and others scheduled to be on the display at the Dubai Airshow.