The 15th edition of the biennial Dubai Airshow opened today. Feature more than 1,200 exhibitors including 100 taking part for the first time and over 160 aircraft on display during the show. Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is also on a 04 day visit to Dubai to attend the Airshow. Chairman PAC Kamra briefed the minister about activities of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in the Airshow. Sardar Mehtab Abbasi Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation was also there during the visit of PAC pavilion.
The five-day event, which is open for trade visitors only, will be the biggest in terms of the number of exhibitors, visitors and aircraft displays. Minister also vested Pakistan pavilion. The Airshow, which will continue from 12th to 15 November 2017 is expected to attract 72,500 visitors this year as compared to 66,346 in the 2015 edition which witness $37.2 billion worth of orders. This is the fourth highest since records began. About 1,103 exhibitors from 61 countries attended the 2015 air show.
Several aircraft will take to the skies to mesmerize the audience with their aerobatic skills and formation flying techniques. Pakistan JF-17 thunder will also show skills of flying on the occasion.-PR
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