Boeing confirms it will bring aircraft to Dubai Airshow for the 1st time in 2 years
November 6, 2025
Boeing has had something of a subdued airshow presence for the last few major events. Following the high-profile fallout over its quality control issues, the company has kept a low profile at trade shows. That’s all about to change, as the US planemaker comes storming back at Dubai Airshow 2025, with a full lineup of commercial and defence products and participation in the flying display.
Dubai Airshow takes place from 17 – 21 November at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport. Bookmark our page for rolling updates live from the show.
What aircraft will Boeing bring to Dubai Airshow?
Boeing has confirmed that it will bring the full suite of commercial, executive and defence products to Al Maktoum airport in just over a weeks time. As well as its own aircraft, Boeing will be strongly represented across the airshow with customer aircraft on display, from business jets to converted freighters.
Commercial Boeing aircraft coming to Dubai Airshow
From Boeing’s own fleet, the airshow will see the 777-300ER on static display, the Boeing 737 MAX also on static display, and one of the 777X test fleet. The 777X will also be taking part in the flying display, an inclusion that is sure to be a highlight for the crowds on the ground.
Visitors to the Boeing exhibit will experience immersive and interactive products and technology displays, including a full-size 777X interior section with its wider cabin and spacious architecture.
From the customer side, flydubai and SCAT will bring their Boeing 737 MAX 8 to the show, while Aloula Aviation, a domestic Saudi airline wholly owned by Aramco, will bring its 737-800. Two triple sevens will be in attendance, one a 777-300ER from Emirates and the other a 777-200ER from Aquiline.
On the cargo side, Boeing will bring its own 737 BCF, while customers will display a 737-800F from SolitAir and a 747-400BCF from Aquiline.
Executive aircraft from Boeing at Dubai Airshow
On the Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) side, Boeing is bringing the Boeing 737 BBJ for static display.
Customers will display a further two BBJs, both the 737 platform. Action Aviation will bring a 737-700 BBJ, which it has had for only a few weeks. Also bringing a 737 BBJ is Royal Jet, the world’s largest operator of BBJs with a fleet of nine.
Boeing defence aircraft at Dubai Airshow
Boeing hasn’t said if it will participate in the flying display with any of its defence products, but there are quite a lot of aircraft in attendance.
From Boeing’s own stable, it will bring the F-15 Eagle, the CH-47 Chinook, KC-46 Pegasus, AH-64 Apache and the C-17 Globemaster. At the Boeing exhibit, attendees will have the opportunity to try a bit of hands-on flying with the F-15EX cockpit simulator.
Both the United States and the UAE will have a strong defence presence at the show, and many of their platforms are Boeing products. Also on display from the forces are:
- F-15 Eagle
- C-17 Globemaster
- CH-47 Chinook
- KC-46 Pegasus
- AH-64 Apache
- B-52
- P-8 Poseidon
Boeing has confirmed that the US Air Force will fly its P-8 Poseidon and its B-52 bomber in the flying display.
