Dubai Airshow 2023 | Airshow Dispatches S06E11

Highlights from the Dubai Airshow, the ultimate east-meets-west aviation showdown. The latest fighter aircraft from various nations featured, including the USA’s F-15EX/QA and F-35A Lightning II, China’s J-10C, France’s Rafale C and Russia’s Su-35. There was also a world-first showdown between Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder and India’s Tejas. The UAE contributed their F-16E and Mirage 2000 displays, as well as the Al Fursan Al Emarat aerobatic team flying the MB-339. We also got a glimpse into the future, with a solo display by their incoming aircraft, the L-15 Falcon. Other big aerobatic teams included August 1st/Ba Yi, the Russian Knights, Frecce Tricolori and the Sarang Display Team. Commercial aviation was represented by the 777X and A350 in the flying display. Video by Adam Landau. Thumbnail image by Alex Prins.