Flying machines flock to cash oasis
In recent years on the international airshow circuit, the Airbus A380 super-large airliner has dominated static displays.
The 2011 Paris Air Show generated record levels of new orders for airliners, boosting industry confidence despite the fact that airlines are still struggling to achieve sustained profitability. (Photo: David McIntosh)

In recent years on the international airshow circuit, the Airbus A380 super-large airliner has dominated static displays. But here in Dubai, the double-decker had to vie for visitors’ attention among some 140 aircraft of all sorts of shape, size, origin and purpose. There is something here for everyone, from freighters and fighters to the fanciest VIP jets.