Paris Air Show 2025: 55th edition highlights

From June 16 to 22, 2025, theaéroport du Bourget once again welcomed the aeronautical world in all its diversity. Organized by SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales), this 55ᵉ edition of the Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace confirmed its role as a global platform for innovation, industrial contracts and strategic dialogue.

A structured edition: professionals followed by the general public

The show was held in its usual format: from June 16 to 19 for industry professionals, and from June 20 to 22 for the general public.

Key figures

This year’s 2025 edition recorded very high levels of participation:

• 2,498 exhibitors from 48 countries
• 292,579 visitors, including
  • 127,312 professionals,
  • 165,267 general public
• 150 civil and militaryaircraft on display
• 1,850 accreditedjournalists, representing 75 countries
• 322 official delegations from over 100 countries
• 13 French ministers and secretaries of state present
• Official inauguration by the French President
• 300 start-ups from 21 countries
• Around $150 billion worth of contracts signed

These figures confirm Le Bourget’s status as one of the world’s leading industrial and strategic events.

Themes in tune with current issues

The show has structured its content around five key themes:

• Defense: strong presence of manufacturers and military delegations
• Space: showcasing European ambitions and new constellations
• Energy transition: decarbonization programs, electric light aviation, sustainable fuels
• Technological innovation: hybrid aircraft, automation, advanced materials
• Industrial sovereignty: European sectors, technological independence, relocation of know-how

Stable, concentrated business activity

On the economic front, announcements were numerous, but concentrated on a few dominant players.

• Airbus 846 orders, options and commitments announced, including 250 firm orders
• Boeing 356 announcements, mainly in the medium-haul segment
• The total volume of orders signed is close to $150 billion

Gulf and Asia-Pacific airlines were among the most active in the long-haul segment.

Outstanding innovations on the tarmac

Among the most closely watched aircraft:

• The Rafale from Dassault, presented in a naval version with integrated fuel tanks (CFT)
• Turgis & Gaillard’s Aarok UAV, a 100% French MALE program
• The Girodyne Racer fromAirbus Helicopters, hybrid rotor-aircraft technology
• Demonstrations of 100% electric civil aircraft, illustrating concrete advances towards clean aviation
• Paris Air Lab: immersive platform on AI, VR, cybersecurity and climate, demonstrating future technologies for sustainable mobility

Employment, training and know-how transfer

Le Bourget remains an attractive venue for aviation professions:

• L’Avion des Métiers: an immersive space for visitors to discover the different trades, from airframe mechanics to data analysts
• More than 40 schools, CFAs, universities and training centers in attendance
• Numerous recruitment opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the sector
• Job datings, conferences and demonstrations punctuated the trade days

Occitanie, a regional showcase for the industry

The Occitanie region, Europe’s leading aeronautics region, took center stage with a pavilion featuring 48 companies. Their expertise highlighted local solutions in electric propulsion, low-carbon design, simulation software and predictive maintenance.

The strategic role of business aviation highlighted byEBAA France

On the occasion of the Paris Air Show 2025, theEBAA France reaffirmed the decisive role of business aviation in the French aviation ecosystem. Too often reduced to a caricature, this branch of air transport plays a role in territorial cohesion, economic continuity and operational utility. In many regions – with little or no scheduled air service – business aviation is the only direct link to decision-making centers, industrial sites or strategic partners.

The recently published FNAM/UAF survey shows that 70% of French people believe in the sector’s ability to make a success of its ecological transition, and that 61% are already seeing concrete signs: fleet modernization, the rise of sustainable fuels (SAF), on-board innovations. Business aviation, with its greater flexibility, often plays a pioneering role. Some companies are already operating flights with 100% SAF, exceeding European targets.

EBAA France calls for a structuring political strategy to build a genuine SAF industry in France and Europe, with incitations to match ambitions. As the figures show, 80% of French people believe that a life without air travel would make their regions even more isolated. It is therefore essential to recognize the useful, chosen and responsible dimension of business aviation in regional development and business competitiveness.

AEROAFFAIRESa direct link with changes in the sector

Since 1991, AEROAFFAIRES has accompanied the transformation of business aviation with rigor, agility and commitment. We closely follow the innovations presented at Le Bourget: low-carbon technologies, new-generation aircraft, emerging players in air mobility.

It’s also through this type of event that we refine our selection of operator partners and strengthen our expertise to anticipate your needs.