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Sheikh Mohammed Opens 30-year Anniversary Dubai Airshow
An impressive collection of aerial hardware overshadows a smattering of orders at Dubai Airshow 2019.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, toured the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2019 yesterday, visiting the flightline as well as many of the exhibitors on hand for the first day of the aerospace extravaganza. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, toured the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2019 yesterday, visiting the flightline as well as many of the exhibitors on hand for the first day of the aerospace extravaganza. (Photo: David McIntosh)

The Dubai Air Show opened in traditionally grand fashion as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum emerged from the Royal Pavilion for a walk down DWC’s flight line and into the exhibit hall, where he stopped to inspect displays by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, among others. The Sheikh’s appearance undoubtedly would prove the highlight of the show, where a light smattering of order announcements during the afternoon made for a generally quiet opening day—apart from the rumble of fighter jets flying overhead.