This is a two seat all-metal tactical surveillance aircraft and six aircraft have been supplied to the Iraqi Air Force for sensitive surveillance. It is capable of day or night surveillance and the camera can be seen fitted under the fuselage. Uniquely it is also fitted with airbags for the occupants.

Two C-17s in one show static is not bad - nearby was a UAE example

The Dubai Airshow is actually held at the International airport with normal operations suspended for the duration of the show. This caused a mass exodus of aircraft as soon as the show was over. This aircraft is about to depart in the beautiful late afternoon light.

This is the second prototype of the new Jet Trainer from Aermacchi. It is seen taxying for a demonstration at the 2005 Dubai Airshow.

This is a view of the main cabin of the A380 as seen at the 2005 Dubai Airshow. The aircraft was mainly fitted with test equipment and small sections of the proper interior. The red-topped grey containers were water storage containers and these could be filled or emptied to act as ballast and to simulate a passenger load.