Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the 11th Dubai Air Show got underway Sunday in the presence of military delegates from across the world and amidst regional and international interest. Running from 15 to 19 November 2009 at Airport Expo, the Dubai Air show is offering more exhibition space, plus innovative and technically-advanced aircraft, equipment and systems from the world's leading players in the aerospace industry today.

* Around 37 high-profile military delegations from 40 countries including 18 defence ministers, 11 chiefs of staff, 19 commanders of air forces will attend the five-day air event in which 890 exhibitors from 47 countries will showcase the latest technology, products and services in the industry.

* The show will host 13 country pavilions from Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Jordan, the Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, the UK and the USA.

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