DUBAI AIRSHOW WELCOMES THE WORLD

Exhibitors from around the world praised the global reach of Dubai Airshow and welcomed it as an opportunity to build partnerships globally. Representatives from 117 countries were present on the first day with exhibitors reporting a lively opening to this year’s event. For the first time, India had its own country pavilion, and exhibitors from places such as the USA and Korea also made their first appearance at the show. Ukraine, Poland, Russia, France, the UK, Saudi Arabia and China were among the other countries represented.  

Company executives about Dubai Airshow:

 «A lot of great operators are showing up, key decision makers. This show is not just about the Middle East, it is a big show for worldwide, you make connections that are not necessarily just for this region, but all of our businesses. <...> More so now that it is becoming a worldwide event, not just for the Middle East. It is also a big show for the Asian market, so it is important to capitalise on all the opportunities that are here,» - said Kirby Smith.

Mr Smith said a real advantage of the show was its convenient set up. «The static display and the show all in one place, it is a pretty good set up,» he said. «Some shows you will have the static display at the airport and the rest at the convention centre, it is good to have it all in one place.»

«The show is in one of the best places available, as it is centrally located in the world,»
P Radha Krishna said. «Another advantage is that it is a popular tourist destination so that people want to come here, and that attracts many people to the show.»  

«The first time I came to the UAE was in 1992. From the first time I arrived, this country, the rulers of this country, I have seen they have very smart policies. I hope that maybe our company can do something together with the Emirates and the authorities, in space, and the lunar programme,» said Alexander Degtyarev

Michele van Akelijen, Managing Director of Dubai Airshow organisers Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, said, «We are so proud to have attracted such a diverse global audience to Dubai Airshow 2019 with more countries represented than ever before. The impact and global reach of this event is unmatched, and we are delighted to play a pivotal role in forging aerospace partnerships across the world.»

Source - Dubai Airshow

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