New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- The biennial aerospace spectacle opens with record-breaking aircraft orders, futuristic flying taxi demonstrations, and geopolitical tensions as Russian defense giants dominate while Israeli firms face unprecedented exclusion following Gaza conflict fallout.

The 2025 Dubai Air Show, marking the biennial aerospace spectacle in the United Arab Emirates, opened amidst a flurry of significant developments that highlight the critical role of Dubai as a strategic East-West aviation hub. This year, the event saw emirate flagships Emirates and FlyDubai poised for substantial fleet expansions, fueled by record earnings and surging passenger demand. The air show also became a stage for futuristic innovations, geopolitics, and...