JF-17 turns heads at Dubai Airshow with crowd-pulling displays
“Pakistan?'s JF-17 was a crowd magnet on the Dubai Airshow's opening day.”
Key points
- Pakistan?'s JF-17 was a crowd magnet on the Dubai Airshow's opening day.
- Attendees lauded the jet's flying display and queued at the static area for photos and briefings.
- The show continues all week with daily demos and industry news.
DUBAI: The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened at Al Maktoum International Airport with a packed flight schedule and a busy static display, where Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder attracted sustained attention from visitors.
Aviation enthusiasts stopped by the PAF stand to quiz officers on performance and payload, while the jet's aerobatic routine drew loud applause during the day's displays. The proximity of Pakistani and Emirati aircraft on the tarmac was read as a visual reminder of close defence ties, attendees said.
Beyond the JF-17, the airshow featured precision manoeuvres by military and commercial teams, colourful smoke trails and selfie lines for pilots. Organisers said the five-day event will continue to feature demonstrations and defence-industry announcements.
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