Dubai Airshow 2021

The Dubai Airshow is biennal air show held at Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central. In 2021, I was lucky enough to visit the event. The photos here will give you an impression of the flying display.

An aircraft from Al Fursan UAE aerobatics team just before taking off to show off their pilot's skills in their 7 aircraft demonstration.

The Russian Knights, the Russian Air Force aerobatics team, passing in front of the moon.

The Saudi Hawks (you may have guessed it, the Royal Saudi Airforce display team) with their bright green and white aircraft put up a spectacular show.

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team from India flew in amazing formations with 9 aircraft.

"Behind the scenes" with one of the Russian jets, as the show was happening in front of us, but I loved the way the aircraft looked in the afternoon sunlight behind us.

The aircraft from Al Fursan showing their colourful bellies with the colours of the UAE flag. The top of the aircraft is painted in a black and gold livery, as you can see in the first photo. They are the only aerobatics team that uses black smoke in their displays, to reflect the colours of their national flag.