Paris Airshow 2019 welcomes visitors

The 53rd International Paris Airshow is being held at Le Bourget Airport on the outskirts of Paris this week. The show organised by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association is one of the oldest and largest aviation air shows in the world.

On display will be the newest technologies of the aerospace industry and related equipment, such as aircraft engines, satellite navigation technology, aircraft cabins and seats and weapon systems.

Around 150 military and civil aircraft will be presented at the trade show which last for five days, including a number of flying displays in the afternoon.

The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive B2B meeting program. In 2017 around 2380 exhibitors were at the show from 48 countries.

Hot topics for this year’s show include Boeing’s response to the grounding of its 373 Max programme following two fatal crashes.

Airbus’ introduction of a new long range version of its A320 passenger aircraft the A321 XLR and the development of electric power sources to help reduce aviation’s environmental impact.

The show is expected to attract more than 300,000 visitors.

As ever Aerospace Manufacturing’s team will be at the show gathering the latest news and technical developments.

https://www.siae.fr/en/