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abu dhabi — Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and a member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, on Monday inaugurated the 5th edition of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 at Al Bateen Executive Airport.

Sheikh Hamed alongside his delegation of senior dignitaries, toured the exhibition and met several officials from the participating parties. He was briefed about the latest innovations and developments in private jet aircraft, helicopters, executive charter services, airport equipment and services, avionics systems, insurance and financing as showcased by more than 300 local and international manufacturers and suppliers.

Sheikh Hamed also witnessed the spectacular display of more than 100 state-of-the-art aircrafts, ranging from ultra-light to heavy business jets, and other aerial delights that defy the boundaries of modern technology. The Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 attracted the participation and attendance of various governmental and private entities, representing the full spectrum of the business and general aviation sectors.

Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, acting CEO at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “It reflects the growth and development in performance within the aviation industry across all its sectors. To accommodate such popularity, the show has adopted a new layout, wherein the 60,000 square meters of space has been allocated to an aircraft hangar, chalets, and an outdoor static display.” — waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com