"If the 2021 Dubai Airshow demonstrated signs of recovery from the pandemic, which brought the worst crisis in the industry's history, then this year's event highlighted its resilient return to sustainable growth", the news site wrote.
Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports, summed up this sentiment at the Dubai Airshow gala dinner. "We're back!" he proclaimed to a gathering of the aviation industry's elite, attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group.
"The emotional heart of this fabulous industry here in the UAE beats more strongly and more optimistically than ever before," said Mr Griffiths.
The Dubai Airshow's host airline Emirates, along with its sister carrier flydubai, led the orders for commercial jets and underlined the recovery in the wide-body aircraft market, as long-haul travel makes a strong comeback.
Emirates ordered 110 aircraft worth $58 billion at list prices, while flydubai ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-bodies valued at $11 billion. Customers typically get significant discounts, particularly for large orders.
The two UAE carriers dominated the air expo with their order splash.
Sri Lanka is the only country in the Asia region currently engaged in discussions with US officials to renegotiate tariffs imposed under former US President Donald Trump’s administration, according to deputy economic minister.
China confirmed on Friday details on the framework of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift "restrictive measures" while Beijing would review and approve items under export controls.
China is willing to maintain economic and trade exchanges with the United States based on equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit to deliver benefits to both countries and the world, Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min said, according to a statement released by the ministry on Friday.