This photo taken on Nov. 17, 2025 shows a China Southern Airlines C919 aircraft displayed during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft. Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
DUBAI, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants. Over 200 aircraft are on display, from commercial, military, and private jets to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and next-generation aviation technologies.
Nearly 100 aviation-related companies from China are taking part this year. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue.
Chinese-made UAVs and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft also drew significant attention at one of the world's largest aviation exhibitions.
This year's air show, which has attracted some 148,000 trade visitors, is expected to be the largest in the biennial event's history. ■
This photo taken on Nov. 17, 2025 shows a C919 aircraft developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) flying over a China Southern Airlines C919 aircraft which is on display during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
A UAE visitor sits on a C919 aircraft during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nov. 17, 2025. The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
People visit the exhibition area of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nov. 17, 2025. The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
People visit the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Nov. 17, 2025. The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
Aircraft perform during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nov. 17, 2025. The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, boards a China Southern Airlines C919 aircraft during the 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nov. 17, 2025. The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow opened Monday at Dubai World Central, featuring the Middle East debut of two of China's homegrown C919 aircraft.
Organizers said the five-day event, held under the theme "The Future is Here," has drawn more than 1,500 exhibitors, including 440 first-time participants.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), maker of the C919, is showcasing one C919 and one C909 aircraft, while China Southern Airlines has brought another C919. The appearance of the C919 marks its first showing in the Middle East, and COMAC performed a flight demonstration of the China-made passenger plane at the venue. (Xinhua/Wen Xinnian)
