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| Paris Aero Show | |
|---|---|
| Name | Paris Aero Show |
| Native name | Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace de Paris |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Aerospace trade fair |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| Venue | Paris–Le Bourget Airport |
| First | 1909 |
| Organizer | SIAE (Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace) / Groupe ADP |
| Attendance | ~300,000 (varies) |
| Participants | Manufacturers, airlines, armed forces, civil aviation authorities, suppliers |
Paris Aero Show The Paris Aero Show is a biennial international aerospace trade fair and air show held at Paris–Le Bourget Airport near Paris. It brings together leading aerospace manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin, and Safran alongside airlines, armed forces, and civil aviation authorities including Aéroports de Paris and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The event features static displays, flight demonstrations, commercial negotiations, and technology showcases that influence procurement by carriers like Air France and militaries such as the French Air and Space Force.
Established in 1909 by aviators and industrialists associated with Aéro-Club de France, the show was first held at Issy-les-Moulineaux. Early editions featured pioneers connected to Louis Blériot, Wright brothers, Henri Farman, and Glenn Curtiss. Between the World Wars the fair grew alongside firms such as Société des Avions Voisin and SPAD (aircraft), and after World War II it became a forum for jetliners from Sud Aviation, Hawker Siddeley, and later McDonnell Douglas. During the Cold War the exhibition attracted delegations from NATO allies and Warsaw Pact countries including Sukhoi and Mikoyan-Gurevich. The relocation to Le Bourget in 1949 established the modern venue; subsequent decades saw major firsts like the public debuts of the Concorde, Airbus A380, Boeing 747, and military types from Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed F-22 Raptor programs.
Held biennially at Paris–Le Bourget Airport, the show occupies hangars, exhibition halls, and the airport apron adjacent to Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace. Organizers historically included SIAE (Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace) and passenger infrastructure groups such as Groupe ADP. The timetable runs over a week with separate days for trade visitors, delegations from ministries like Ministry of the Armed Forces (France), and public days that attract families and aviation enthusiasts who travel via RER B and regional roads. The schedule often aligns with aircraft rollouts from manufacturers like Embraer and milestones announced by carriers such as Lufthansa.
Exhibits encompass commercial airliners, business jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, engines, avionics, and space systems from companies such as Airbus Helicopters, Bombardier Aerospace, General Electric, Rolls-Royce Holdings, and Thales Group. Government delegations include procurement officials from United States Department of Defense, Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom), and export agencies like Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (occasionally for space-sector outreach). Trade pavilions showcase suppliers such as Spirit AeroSystems and MTU Aero Engines alongside startups in urban air mobility exemplified by firms like Volocopter and Joby Aviation. Airlines including British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Emirates Airline, and leasing companies like AerCap visit to negotiate orders and leasing deals.
Flight demonstrations feature military aerobatic teams such as the Patrouille de France, the Royal Air Force Red Arrows, and the Blue Angels alongside prototype demonstrations from Dassault Rafale, Saab JAS 39 Gripen, and transport types like the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Test flights and certification displays often involve companies such as Dassault Aviation and Pilatus Aircraft, while aerobatic displays highlight performers linked to Frederic "Fred" Wiseman-style airshow pilots and teams from manufacturers like PZL. Environmental flight profiles and quiet-technology trials have included demonstrations by ATR (aircraft manufacturer) and hybrid initiatives from Airbus.
The fair has historically functioned as a platform for debuting technology such as fly-by-wire systems from Airbus, high-bypass turbofan updates from Pratt & Whitney, composite-airframe advances from Boeing and Bombardier, and supersonic concepts like programs connected to Aerion Supersonic and Boom Supersonic. Deals announced at the show have shaped fleets for carriers such as Iberia and Qantas and influenced procurement by armed forces procuring platforms like Rafale and F-35 Lightning II. The show also catalyzes supply-chain contracts for firms including Safran and Honeywell Aerospace and draws investment interest from sovereign funds such as Caisse des Dépôts.
Over its history the event has seen accidents during demonstrations, notably involving test pilots affiliated with firms like SNECMA and occurrences that prompted regulatory scrutiny by bodies such as the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC). Controversies have arisen over export deals with countries under sanctions discussed between delegations from Russia and Western manufacturers, debates over environmental impacts tied to Airbus A380 operations, and labor disputes involving suppliers like Goodrich Corporation during major contract announcements. Security incidents have led to enhanced measures coordinated with French National Gendarmerie and international liaison by Interpol.
Coverage by outlets including Agence France-Presse, Reuters, Bloomberg L.P., The New York Times, and Le Monde highlights major orders, technology debuts, and safety stories. Attendance has fluctuated with global cycles: peaks during expansion eras of 1970s oil boom-adjacent aviation growth and troughs after events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Trade delegations from countries such as China, India, Brazil, and South Africa shape purchasing trends, while social media engagement from brands like Airbus and Boeing amplifies announcements during the show.
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