Stunning fly-past, curious visitors: Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 1 in pictures

A major highlight of the biennial event is the flying display of aircraft

Last updated: November 13, 2023 | 21:33

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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Frecce Tricolori display their aerobatic skills during the flying display at Dubai Airshow 2023 at World Central Airport, Dubai.

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Frecce Tricolori (Tricolor Arrows), the Italian Air Force aerobatic display team, perform during the opening day of the Dubai Air Show, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

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Astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri and Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi meet Al Fursan team.

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Fursan al-Emarat (UAE Knights) aerobatics team.

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A visitor taking pictures on her smartphone.

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Russian Air Force aerobatic team the 'Russian Knights'.

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Visitors and exhibitors pack the hall.

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Enthusiasts and members of the media take pictures of the flyby.

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A French Air Force (armee de l'air) Dassault Aviation Rafale canard delta wing multirole fighter aircraft.

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Visitors enjoying the flying display.

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A man films with his phone as Aermacchi MB-339 trainer aircraft of the Fursan al-Emarat (UAE Knights) aerobatics team release smoke while flying over with an Emirates Airbus A380-861 (L) and another Emirates Boeing jetliner aircraft during the 2023 Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central - Al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai on November 13, 2023.

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UAE formation Fly-Past during the flying display at Dubai Airshow 2023 at World Central Airport, Dubai.

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UAE formation Fly-Past during the flying display at Dubai Airshow 2023 at World Central Airport, Dubai.

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Visitors at the Dubai Airshow 2023 experience a mesmerizing display of daring tricks and vibrant colour displays by the best in aviation industry on 13th November, 2023.

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Visitors at the Dubai Airshow 2023 experience a mesmerizing display of daring tricks and vibrant colour displays by the best in aviation industry on 13th November, 2023.

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Visitors experience a mesmerizing display by Frecce Tricolori.

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Visitors on the opening day of Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central.

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A Boeing 777-9 during the flying display.

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An F16 during the flying display at Dubai Airshow 2023 at World Central Airport, Dubai.

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