During a performance at the Dubai Air Show, an Indian combat aircraft crashes.

This year's Dubai Airshow featured about 200 aircraft, including military, commercial, and private aircraft. With an emphasis on modern aircraft design and the drive for more environmentally friendly aviation, the event brings together manufacturers, operators, and industry experts.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —During a performance at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, a combat aircraft crashed.

Around 2:10 p.m. local time, the Indian HAL Tejas, a combat aircraft used by the Indian Air Force, crashed while conducting a demonstration flight for an audience.

It was not immediately apparent whether the pilot had ejected or whether anyone had been hurt.

Following the incident, alarms rang and a swarm of onlookers watched as black smoke rose over the Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central.

Both the long-haul airline Emirates and its lower-cost sibling airline FlyDubai placed significant aircraft orders at the biennial Dubai Air Show, which was held at the city-state's second airport.