Photos: Highlights from Dubai Airshow 2025 – New jets, major orders and stunning displays

Dubai Airshow sees major deals, big crowds and standout aircraft in a strong showing

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Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor and Virendra Saklani, Chief Visual Journalist
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Marche Verte, the aerobatic team of the Royal Moroccan Air Force, delivers a powerful aerial display at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Marche Verte, the aerobatic team of the Royal Moroccan Air Force, delivers a powerful aerial display at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
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With 200+ aircraft on display, this year’s show sets a powerful stage for aerospace revival and growth.
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Visitors gather at Dubai World Central to watch the spectacular flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025.
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The Boeing 777X draws attention on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central.
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Amid thick morning fog, an airman cleans a helicopter at the Dubai Airshow 2025 venue on Thursday.
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Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 takes to the sky in a dynamic flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025.
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From trade floor to sky show: dynamic aerial displays keep attendees glued to the runway all day.
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Joby Aviation’s pioneering aerial taxi during a special flight demonstration on the opening day of Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central.
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The global aviation community watches as the UAE’s airports plan freight, fleet and hub expansions.
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Emirates has placed an order for eight additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft valued at $3.4 billion at list prices, strengthening the airline’s long-term fleet strategy as global travel demand continues to expand.
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The event brings together 1,500+ exhibitors, 200+ aircraft across flying and static displays, 12 conference tracks, and 450+ global visionaries sharing insight and ideas.
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Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE’s national aerobatic team, performs during the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central.
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Over nearly four decades, the show has mirrored the UAE’s own rise as an aviation powerhouse, attracting industry giants, emerging innovators, and military delegations from across the globe.
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Military tech is a major draw. Beyond commercial jets, the show featured advanced drones, missile systems, next-gen air defence platforms, and live demonstrations from military teams
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The British Royal Air Force A400M takes part in the flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025.
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Visitors gather to watch the impressive flying display at Dubai Airshow 2025.
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Devadasan K P
Devadasan K PChief Visual Editor
Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 26 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct. Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action. Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya. His work has been widely recognised with industry accolades, including the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award in 2005, the Best Picture Award at the Dubai Shopping Festival in 2008, and a Silver Award from the Society for News Design in 2011. He handles the newsroom pressure with a calm attitude, a quick response time, and his signature brand of good-natured Malayali humour. There's no fuss — just someone who gets the job done very well, every single time.
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