Paris Air Show

Event Update

The 55th edition of SIAE will be held at the Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris, France, and Gifas is looking forward to hosting it. The new dates for the air show's live edition are 16.06.2025 and 22.06.2025! There will be new additions to the program in this edition. Among them will be the Paris Air Lab, Jobs and Training Forum, Rocketry Challenges, and Intertwined Careers Plane. Covid-19 prevention measures will not be in place at the airport that will host the event. This is due to the removal of the country's pandemic-related restrictions. 

A Brief Overview of Paris Air Show 

Soar through the Parisian skies by getting a front-row seat at the Paris Air Show! The century-old international exhibition dedicates itself to showcasing the latest developments and best practices in aerospace, aircraft, and airport equipment. The programming is quite extensive and offers great thrills and business opportunities for aviation professionals and the public. The entirety of Paris, France becomes alive for the Paris Air Show. You don’t want to miss it! 

GETA ltd knows exactly where to look for exceptional deals on accommodation for trade shows and works at every price range. Whether you look for economy hotels or upscale suites, our team makes sure you get the hotel booking for the Paris Air Show that you deserve. The right location is key to an enjoyable business trip, so we make sure to put you near Le Bourget Parc des Expositions, which sits right next door to the Air and Space Museum. You save money and time commuting to the exhibition grounds. GETA ltd works with groups of all sizes and provides much more than just hotel accommodation. Look at our list of bonus services for a full experience at the Paris Air Show. 

Why Is Your Visit Worth It? 

Paris Air Show is the definitive platform for doing business in aviation in Europe. It’s certainly a massive name in aviation in the world as a whole. As an exhibitor, you gain access to buyers you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Plus, the air show has the best coverage than any other event. That’s an opportunity to boost your visibility and attract qualified leads. You don’t have any reason not to attend. The numbers don’t lie. See what you benefit from: 

• 2300+ international exhibitors from 48 countries showcased at the event;
• 142,000+ international trade visitors made the trip;
• 180,000+ members of the public attended;
• 125,000+ square metres of exhibition space used;
• 140 aircraft exhibited;
• 45 aircraft performed flying displays. 
• Industry Relevance 

Paris Air Show is an institution in the aviation and aerospace sectors. Next to being the biggest of its kind, it’s also one of the oldest, having already been in operation for over a century. The first ever edition was held in 1909 right at the birth of aviation as a technology. Editions take place over a course of two years and are the chief meeting point not just for the industry's key players, but also prominent figures from the political world. The Paris Air Show opens all doors to the rest of the world’s markets. Because of that, the trade show receives backing and support from the French State, which helps organise and receive several delegations – Defence, General Directorate for Armament, Directorate General for Civil Aviation. 

The product portfolio is comprehensive with static displays reserved for aircraft engines, aerospace power plants, related equipment, cabin interior, pilot aids, subcontracting, aircraft construction, helicopters, defense technology, satellite communication systems, space research, space vehicles and more. All this is housed at the Paris–Le Bourget Airport. You don’t get a better stage than this and for many manufacturers, the Paris Air Show serves as the best launch pad for their newest offerings. Product and technology launches remain integral to the trade show. 

Who Are You Going to Meet? 

The Paris Air Shows lives up to its reputation as the meeting point for all the world with over 300 official delegations and trade visitors from 185 countries. European countries take the lead when it comes to presence followed by North America, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Oceania in last place. The calibre of trade visitors remains unrivalled because over half of all trade visitors have jobs at companies with over 500 employees. 

Looking at industry background, most visitors come from the services sector, aircraft construction, assembly and sub-assemblies, airborne equipment and systems, subcontracting, maintenance, composite materials and surface treatment, aircraft engines and cabin interior. The aircraft display attracts a lot of attention as potential buyers can look at the latest and best from companies such as Daher, Dassault, Textron, DGAC, Russian Helicopters and Turkish Aerospace. 

The last three days of the Paris Air Show are designated for the general public, which makes up to 55% of all visitors. Aside from the purely B2B aspects of the air show, there’s a lot for families with children to enjoy. Of course, you can walk among the exhibited aircraft, interact with some of the exhibits and VR booths, talk with members of the industry and be awed by the shows put on every single afternoon. Sales from tickets to the general public manages to fund the Paris Air Show and allow it to be as incredible as it currently is. 

Additional Value of Attending 

Innovations sit front and centre at the Paris Air Show. Clear proof of that has to be the success of the Paris Air Lab that not only raises awareness of startups hoping for takeoff with the investor of their dreams, but an exciting programme. Startups can arrange for business meetings and have 12 booths grouped in 4 key exhibition areas. These are ENABLE (innovative technologies), TRAVEL (future of aeronautics mobility), PROTECT (sustainable aerospace industry) and EXPLORE (the innovations for iconic space missions). What’s more the Air Lab immerses you in virtual reality, has exciting animations and offers a support programme consisting of debates and keynotes on a variety of subjects such as climate change, artificial intelligence and the future of mobility. 

Another major component of the show is the special area devoted to career search and development in the aviation and aerospace industry. The Careers Plane targets the next generation of talent from current students and recent graduates to people with a career going. Companies can freely recruit and offer internships and training opportunities. It’s the best place to get a sense of the industry as a whole and invest in your career in a major way. There’s a meeting area as well as a discussion and demonstration area, where students can speak to professionals and learn about their job and future prospects.