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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the exhibition, alongside delegations from Russia, China and UAE. The exhibition showcases defence equipment from many countries, such as missiles, rockets, drones and quadcopters.
Fighter jets were performing feats of aerial acrobatics at the first International Aviation and Space Exhibition in El Alamein, Egypt, which ran from 2-5 September. The exhibition showcased the latest developments in aviation and space technology and included a range of aircraft, spacecraft and defence systems.
The runway is lined with the latest military aircraft and helicopters for visitors to view. One of the main exhibitors was Turkish Aerospace – which showcased a wide variety of its latest aeronautical innovations.
The Turkish delegation is hoping to secure orders for its fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet. The Kaan has been evolving since 2010 to replace the Turkish Air Force’s F16 fighters. It is a twin-engine, all-weather, air-superiority fighter and Turkish Aerospace is hoping to sell the plane to foreign governments.
The Kaan has a top speed of 1.8 Mach and a service ceiling of 17,000 metres. It can be equipped with air-to-air and surface missiles, as well as a bomb payload. It conducted its maiden flight in February of this year at the Murted airfield north of Ankara.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended the exhibition, alongside delegations from Russia, China and UAE. The exhibition showcases defence equipment from many countries, such as missiles, rockets, drones and quadcopters. The Egypt International Aviation and Space Exhibition 2024, the first of its kind, brought together senior officials at El Alamein International Airport and just concluded.
