In pictures: Spectacular scenes on day two at Dubai Airshow

Emirati children wear mock military uniforms to promote the UAE’s Expo 2020 bid during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

Helicopter models at the Agusta Westland stand at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

Al Fursan, the aerobatics demonstration team of the UAE Air Force, performs at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

An Airbus A380 gives a flying display at the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

The Red Arrows, Britain’s Royal Air Force aerobatic team, performs at the Dubai Airshow. Karim Sahib / AFP

The Al Fursan aerobatics team performs manoeuvres at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

The UAE Air Force’s Al Fursan team during their aerial routine at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

Aircraft from various carriers on static display during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

A Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft on display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

A General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon jet performs during the Dubai Airshow. Karim Sahib / AFP

Gulfstream G 450 aircraft on display at the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

A visitor walks past a Rolls-Royce vehicle during the Dubai Airshow. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

An aircraft engine model on display at the CFM stand in the Dubai Airshow. Pawan Singh / The National

The Red Arrows, Britain’s Royal Air Force aerobatic team, on aerial manoeuvres at the Dubai Airshow. Karim Sahib / AFP

A flurry of multibillion aircraft orders have been made just two days into the Dubai Airshow. An estimated 60,000 trade visitors and more than 1,000 exhibitors are participating at the event, which ends on Thursday.