Outlook Business Desk
The 55th edition of the Paris Air Show kicked off on June 16 at Le Bourget airfield and runs until June 22, 2025. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the event features 2,400+ exhibitors from 48 countries, spotlighting the latest in aerospace and defense tech.
Held every two years at Le Bourget, the Paris Air Show—officially called Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (SIAE)—is the world’s largest aerospace exhibition. Organised by GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales), it brings together top players in aviation, space, defense and innovation.
The show drives deals worth billions—$150 billion in past editions—while showcasing cutting-edge tech in jets, drones, satellites and green aviation. It sets the tone for global aerospace trends and partnerships.
Airbus secured orders and commitments for up to 238 aircraft on Day 1 of the 2025 Paris Airshow. Deals from Saudi Arabia, Japan and Poland highlight strong global interest in both its single-aisle and wide-body jets.
Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to order 100 A321neo aircraft, with an option for 50 more. The deal supports Vietjet’s fleet expansion and rising demand in Southeast Asia’s aviation market.
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) Holdings signed for 27 Airbus A321neo-family aircraft—14 for ANA and 13 for its low-cost carrier Peach Aviation, including 3 ultra-long-range A321XLRs, marking Peach’s debut with the XLR variant.
Poland’s flag carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, placed its first-ever Airbus order for 40 A220 aircraft—20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s—with an option for 44 more. The deal marks a major strategic shift away from its traditional Embraer fleet.
Saudi Arabia backed AviLease placed orders for 10 Airbus A350F freighters and 30 A320neo jets. The deal signals Saudi Arabia’s growing presence in global aviation and boosts Airbus’s position in both cargo and passenger segments.
Riyadh Air became the first Saudi carrier to order 25 Airbus A350‑1000 wide‑body jets, with an option to expand to 50—bolstering its premium long-haul ambitions under Vision 2030 .