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A plane has crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show
Ap CorrespondentFriday 21 November 2025 11:05 GMT
Emirati men take photos of Fursan Al Emarat, the aerobatics demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force during the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
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A plane crashed on Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.
An Indian-built fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed and details were being ascertained, a spokesperson said.
The Indian HAL Tejas crashed around 2:10 p.m. local time while flying a demonstration flight for a crowd.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the pilot ejected.
Videos on social media show black smoke rising over the airport as those in the crowd, including women and children, watched.
