2,500 aerospace and defense exhibitors from 48 countries are booked for June 16 to 22 show

The agenda for the 55th Paris Air Show could be dominated by the fallout from contentious U.S. trade and defense initiatives that have shaken the industry.

Paris Show To Open with Complex Geopolitical Backdrop

Beta's Alia CX300 aircraft is expected to turn heads with its flying display

Electric aircraft are taking longer to get to market than some had expected, but multiple pioneers are at the Paris Air Show to demonstrate progress made.

Electric Aircraft Vie for Attention at Paris Air Show

State representatives at Paris Air Show play down concern over Trump tariffs

Almost two dozen American states are at the Paris Air Show seeking to attract foreign companies to invest in U.S. aerospace and defense jobs. 

American States Seek Foreign Aerospace Investment

The GEK1500 is intended “for the lower end of the CCA market.”

GE Aerospace and Kratos introduce small turbojet engines for the next generation of affordable drones and collaborative combat aircraft.

GE, Kratos Introduce Small Engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

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Ahead of the show opening, we discuss what's relevant to attendees.

Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda

David Donald

At the end of last year China revealed that it had not one, but two, advanced new warplane prototypes in flight test

China’s Fighter Surprise Challenges Western Defense Programs

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Lockheed Martin’s Brussels-based Digital Engagement Center is helping military staff and industry identify new requirements to meet the swiftly changing threat environment in the 21st Century.

Lockheed Center in Brussels Bolsters European Defense Strategy

Sarah Rose

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Paris News Briefs:  June 15, 2025

Charlotte Bailey

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Manufacturer has invested in new facility and more staff to improve aircraft-on-ground response

New Customer Care Center is Airbus's Mission Control

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Company highlighting new sensors, demos, motion control

Curtiss-Wright Showcases Tech Portfolio in Paris

Charles Alcock

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News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

In late May, Hungarian pilots completed training with Aero Vodochody

Hungary’s Air Force Set To Receive L-39 Skyfox Trainers

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Paris Air Show 2025

Paris Show To Open with Complex Geopolitical Backdrop

2,500 aerospace and defense exhibitors from 48 countries are booked for June 16 to 22 show

Electric Aircraft Vie for Attention at Paris Air Show

Beta's Alia CX300 aircraft is expected to turn heads with its flying display

American States Seek Foreign Aerospace Investment

State representatives at Paris Air Show play down concern over Trump tariffs

GE, Kratos Introduce Small Engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The GEK1500 is intended “for the lower end of the CCA market.”

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Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda

China’s Fighter Surprise Challenges Western Defense Programs

Lockheed Center in Brussels Bolsters European Defense Strategy

Paris News Briefs: June 15, 2025

New Customer Care Center is Airbus's Mission Control

Curtiss-Wright Showcases Tech Portfolio in Paris

Electric Aircraft Vie for Attention at Paris Air Show

Hungary’s Air Force Set To Receive L-39 Skyfox Trainers

American States Seek Foreign Aerospace Investment

Improved Multirole Poseidon Aircraft Prepares for Service

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