The Dubai Airshow is set to return in 2021, with the 17th edition of the event taking place from November 14 to 18.
The airshow is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence and is one of the most prominent airshows globally.
The massive, world-famous airshow will welcome experts from commercial and business aviation, defence and military, aircraft interiors, air traffic management, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), space and air cargo.
There will be a focus on cutting-edge technology at the 2021 event, with key conference programmes on 5G, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.
There will also be a new East-West Startup Hub called VISTA, enabling access to mentorship programmes. There will also be thought leading conferences.
“The Dubai Airshow 2021 will demonstrate the evolution of the aerospace industry and the fast acceleration of digitalisation as a result of the pandemic,” said Tim Hawes, Managing Director of Tarsus F & E.
“The event brings together the entire aerospace ecosystem, showcasing the latest technology and innovation from across the industry. The industry has been impacted significantly by COVID-19 and we are excited to use the Airshow as a platform to demonstrate the necessity of the aerospace and aviation industries and the potential for future growth and development.”
Badr Al Olama, Executive Director of Mubadala Aerospace at Mubadala Investment Company and a member of the Advisory Board added: “Dubai Airshow is set to be one of the most anticipated points of convergence for aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry to facilitate successful global trade and analyse the future of the industry. The impact of digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the sector has been profound and we expect these elements to be key parts of the industry’s future recovery.”
Mark your diaries for 2021.
Nov 14-18, 2021. Dubai World Central, www.dubaiairshow.aero
