Overview
- Organizers report more than 1,500 exhibitors, 148,000 visitors and 490 delegations from 115 countries at Dubai World Central, with the show running through November 21.
- Emirates placed a confirmed order for 65 Boeing 777‑9 aircraft valued at $38 billion, raising its total Boeing widebody backlog to 315 jets.
- The opening-day flying program featured Joby’s electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, the first regional appearance of COMAC’s C919, and displays by F‑35, B‑52 and Rafale jets.
- The Dubai International Air Leaders Conference convened 100+ official delegations to discuss hypersonics, uncrewed systems, artificial intelligence and air–space integration.
- UAE-made capabilities were in focus as the Calidus B‑250 light attack aircraft was showcased, while senior officials received foreign delegations and held defense talks with Armenia and Montenegro.