As EBAN goes to Press, Dubai 2003 is just days away from opening and by all accounts, it’s shaping up to be a great success. Show organisers Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) have already disclosed that the biannual show is on the verge of a house-full scenario with all 88 chalets booked and only an extremely limited amount of space left.

“In all, around 500 companies from 35 countries will be participating with 13 national pavilions, of which the USA is the largest with over 60 exhibitors, and among which Jordan and Ukraine feature for the first time,” said Clive Richardson, chief executive, aerospace group, F&E.

Among the major business jet manufacturers present will be Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream and Raytheon.

Dubai 2003 has been organised by F&E in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE armed Forces.

See our stories over the following two pages, which should serve as an informative preview to the show.