A record breaking 65,000 trade delegates are expected to attend this year’s Dubai Airshow. Organisers are hoping it’ll lead to dozens of aircraft sales. In 2013, delegates agreed deals worth AED 750 billion. Representing the UAE's aviation industry is Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of low-cost carrier flydubai. He says the Dubai Airshow isn't just about breaking records.
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