In pictures: The Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi

Masood Sharif Mahmood, the chief executive of Yahsat, spoke about the UAE’s nine indigenous satellites and future programmes. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Badr Al Olama, the Strata chief executive, centre, discusses points about advanced manufacturing and materials at the Global Aerospace Summit. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

James Hogan, the president and chief executive of Etihad Airways, said they are in the final stages of negotiating the next stage of their partnership with airberlin. Silvia Razgova / The National

Saif Al Hajeri, the chief executive of Tawazun, said in his speech at the Global Aerospace Summit that collaboration offers a powerful route to bring young people into the industry. Silvia Razgova / The National

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director generalof General Civil Aviation Authority, said that Abu Dhabi ‘continues to invest in the future of aviation, not just locally but internationally as well.’ Silvia Razgova / The National

Tony Tyler, the director general of the International Air Transport Association, meanwhile wants to see more military airspace given over for civilian use. Silvia Razgova / The National

From left: Chief executives James Hogan of Etihad Airways, Camiel Eurlings of KLM and Tony Douglas of Abu Dhabi Airports during the panel discussion on partnerships and collaboration in aerospace at the Global Aerospace Summit. Silvia Razgova / The National

The second biannual Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi drew more than 1,000 industry executives, senior decision makers and government officials from 55 countries. Silvia Razgova / The National

Guests at the Global Aerospace Summit. Silvia Razgova / The National

The second biannual Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi drew more than 1,000 industry executives, senior decision makers and government officials from 55 countries.