Held biennially at Dubai World Central, the Dubai Airshow is making its return this year. Taking place between November 17-21, attendees will be able to access 1,300 exhibitors from across the industry. Thomas Haynes considers what could be in store at this year’s event.
The 2017 Dubai Airshow was a record-setting event for organisers, 79,380 attendees gained access to 1,200 exhibitors and more than 160 aircraft during the show’s five-day run. The order book was as large as ever; at the end of the event it stood at almost $113.8bn.
Boeing came roaring out of the blocks on day one after Emirates signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 40 787- 10s worth $15.1bn at list prices. At the time, the airline stated that the order would form part of a fleet renewal programme as well as catering for its planned network growth. However, in a June 2019 interview with The Seattle Times, the Middle Eastern giant’s CEO, Sir Tim Clark, stated that its LOI has lapsed and is no longer valid. He added that the carrier’s headline-grabbing commitment for 150 777Xs announced at the Dubai event in 2013 would also be renegotiated. This is most likely due to February’s confirmation that production o…
