Boeing stole the spotlight on the first day of the Dubai Airshow on Monday after receiving a $38 billion order from Emirates Airline and striking more deals with African airlines, while China showcased its C919 aircraft in the Middle East for the first time. Emirates placed a massive order for new aircraft, which was one of the key events of the exhibition. Several agreements were also signed with other regional airlines. Chinese company COMAC presented its C919 plane, demonstrating growing competition in the global aviation market.
