DUBAI, Nov 18 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) Vice President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, opened the Dubai Airshow 2019, at the Dubai World Centre.
Airbus and Boeing are set to battle for new orders from local and regional carriers, at the Dubai Airshow, in the wake of Boeing’s 737 MAX grounding, slow global economy and gloomy geopolitical situation.
Aviation analysts said, a good number of new orders are expected at the biennial civil and military exhibition running from Nov 17 to 21.
Some defence deals could also give a shot in the arm, for the mega event.
Emirates airline is also expected to sign a final order for Airbus A350 and A330neo jets, in addition to confirming its 15-billion U.S. dollar commitment, for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and a possible reshuffle in an order for 777X, which is expected to be operational by early 2021.– NNN-WAM
