Gulf Air to display 787-9 Dreamliner at Dubai Air Show

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Gulf Air will display its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at the Dubai Airshow, which begins today and continues until Thursday at Dubai World Central in the United Arab Emirates.

This year’s edition of the show, also the first major air show since the COVID-19 pandemic, features more than 20 country pavilions, along with a display of over 160 commercial, military, and private jets. Czech Republic, Belgium, Brazil, Israel, and Slovakia are among the new entrants to the show.

“Gulf Air’s participation in the Dubai Airshow 2021 is important to highlight Bahrain and its national carrier, including our new fleet, products and services,” said Gulf Air Acting Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Al Alawi.

An executive delegation from Gulf Air will represent the airline during the exhibition.

According to Khaleej Times, the show will have 370 new exhibitors and representatives from almost 150 countries.

Aerobatic displays

The airshow will feature aerobatic displays from the UAE Air Force’s Fursan, the Russian Knights, the Saudi Hawks, Surya Kiran from India and the Sarang Team of the Indian Air Force.

Demonstrating their spectacular aerial acts from India will be its much-fancied LCA Tejas fighter jets.

The next generation Sukhoi fighter jet will also make its first international debut at the show.