Private jets, commercial aircraft and military planes were among the more than 200 aircraft on display at this year’s Dubai Airshow on Wednesday.

The aircraft at Dubai World Central ranged from wide-body airliners to business jets, giving visitors and industry delegates a snapshot of current aviation technology.

One of the planes on display was a Boeing Business Jet operated by Royal Jet.

The BBJ was based on the Boeing 737 Max airframe, but unlike commercial versions, it was fitted with a custom interior designed for long-haul private travel.

Inside, the aircraft includes a lounge area, a dining and meeting space, and a private bedroom with an en-suite shower.

“This aircraft can accommodate nineteen guests. It is divided into three different areas, a VIP Majlis sitting room style area in the front, a dining room or conference room towards the middle and a full size bedroom towards the back with a bathroom and a shower," said Royal Jet pilot, Ahmed Suhoul.

While a regular airliner typically maintains a cabin altitude of around 6-8,000 feet, Boeing Business Jets keep the cabin at a lower equivalent altitude, with an aim to make long flights less tiring.

Beyond luxury travel, this year’s airshow also put a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Electric ground vehicles, hydrogen powered buses and displays of Sustainable Aviation Fuel were part of the effort to show how the industry plans to reduce emissions.

Dubai Airports chief executive, Paul Griffiths, said work was under way to expand access to lower carbon fuels.

“The thing is the supply chain for sustainable solutions is getting very well established and we're partnering with a lot of companies that have got some very good innovations in that space," said Griffiths.

"The big thing we need to address is the sustainable aviation fuel initiative and we're trying to lead that by introducing new mechanisms to stimulate demand and production and to stimulate airlines to be accessing a level playing field so there's no competitive disadvantage for having a more sustainable future for aviation," he added.

Suppliers said they were aligning with government targets, including plans for all Dubai airports to begin offering sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

The Dubai Airshow will run until Friday.

AP video shot by: Bassam Hatoum