Air Force aerobatics team to show its prowess

Two J-10 aerobatic fighter jets take off at an airport in northern China on Sunday, en route to the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. [Yang Jun/For China Daily]

URUMQI - The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's August 1st Air Demonstration Team departed on Monday for the United Arab Emirates to take part in the Dubai Airshow, which is scheduled to run from Nov 12 to 16. The team will also visit Pakistan after the show and stage aerobatic performances in that country on Nov 20, according to the PLA Air Force.

Seven J-10 aerobatic fighter jets embarked on the trip. Shen Jinke, spokesman for the PLA Air Force, said the force is ready for pragmatic exchanges and cooperation in more fields with the air forces of other countries, as well as to make new contributions to peace and development.

The team has staged more than 600 aerobatic shows for delegations from 168 countries and regions. It has also visited several countries for performances, including Russia and Thailand.