September attacks cast doubt on Dubai Air Show
The September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.

The September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. immediately cast doubt on the viability of next month’s Dubai Air Show in the United Arab Emirates (November 4 to 8). However, at press time show organizer Fairs & Exhibitions said no consideration had yet been given to postponing or canceling the event.

A September 16 meeting of the airshow steering committee was to consider the implications of the security crisis but no immediate announcement was expected. The meeting was to be chaired by the president of Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum. On September 13–just 48 hr after the attacks–Fairs & Exhibitions chief executive Clive Richardson told AIN that no exhibiting company had yet canceled its participation in the Dubai show or had even called to express concern.

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