Events at the Dubai Airshow are restarting, and the spectator stands are reopening. Flying displays are due to start at 2:30pm – a slight delay due to bad weather. There’s been rain and low cloud above al Maktoum Airport this morning.
Thursday, 12 November 2015 12:46
Events at the Dubai Airshow are restarting, and the spectator stands are reopening. Flying displays are due to start at 2:30pm – a slight delay due to bad weather. There’s been rain and low cloud above al Maktoum Airport this morning.

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