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BEIJING, Nov 17 (APP):A Chinese exhibiting delegation reportedly brought some of the country’s top aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter jet and the J-10CE fighter jet, to the Dubai Airshow 2025, which kicked off in Dubai, the UAE on Monday.
An aviation expert said the Chinese aviation product lineup is one of the best in recent years, offering the Middle Eastern market new and attractive options.
According to a report by the military channel of China Central Television (CCTV), a model of a J-10CE fighter jet carrying PL series air-to-air missiles attracted particular attention at the exhibiting booth of China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).
Other items featured at the CATIC booth included the J-35A stealth fighter jet, the Y-20 large transport aircraft, the L-15A training aircraft that is in service with the UAE air force, Wing Loong series drones and AR series drones.
A full-scale model of the Wing Loong-X drone is displayed at the outdoors static display area of the airshow, marking the first-ever static display of the Wing Loong-X at an airshow abroad.
For the first time, Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) is bringing its products to the Dubai Airshow, marking the most comprehensive, content-rich, and largest overseas exhibition of China’s domestically produced aero engines to date, featuring 19 different engine models across five exhibition zones, CCTV reported, noting that AECC has tailored its display to meet market demands in the Middle East and Africa by presenting corresponding products.
AECC products on display include the Taihang series high-thrust turbofan engines that have been equipped by multiple types of advanced warplanes, as well as the KP16-3D engine, which is a type of 3D-printed minimalist turbo jet engine with only 20 kilograms but can provide a 160 kilogram-level thrust, making it suitable for drones, according to the report.
Wang Ya’nan, chief editor of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, told the Global Times on Monday that Chinese aviation firms have brought one of the best lineups in recent years overseas, featuring not only fourth and fifth generation fighter jets, but also drones and other platforms, making it an all-dimensional display of China’s top aviation products.
These Chinese products could provide countries in the Middle East new options in their defense procurement. With the changing regional security environment and the test of time, Chinese weapons and equipment are proving their reliability, potentially attracting more users in the region, according to Wang.
Another Chinese element of the Dubai Airshow is the flight performance by Al Fursan aerobatic team of the UAE air force. Ahead of the official opening of the air show, the UAE aerobatic team conducted adaptive formation training using L-15 aircraft developed by China, carrying out multiple aerobatic maneuvers, including forming a huge heart in the sky.
Aircraft used for flight performances usually have special requirements in terms of reliability, handling and maneuverability, Wang said, noting that the UAE aerobatic team’s choice of using China’s L-15 aircraft as their performance jets is a manifestation of recognition of Chinese equipment.