The Paris Airshow does not take place in 2026. The International Paris Air Show — officially the Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace (SIAE) — is held exclusively in odd-numbered years at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, France. The most recent edition was the 55th show in June 2025. The next edition is the 56th show, scheduled for 14–20 June 2027.
What Is the Paris Air Show?
The Paris Air Show is a trade fair and air show held in odd years at Paris–Le Bourget Airport in France. It is the largest air show and aerospace industry exhibition event in the world, measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space, followed by the UK’s Farnborough Air Show, Dubai Air Show, and Singapore Airshow. For the previous guide in this series, see Farnborough International Airshow: History, Records, Deals, and 8 Essential Facts.
Founded in 1909, the Paris Air Show has established itself as the world’s leading event for civil and defence aviation, as well as the space sector. Held every 2 years, it brings together the full spectrum of international stakeholders who design, develop, and shape the future of the industry — manufacturers, decision-makers, official and institutional delegations, startups, talent, and media.
Why Is There No Paris Airshow in 2026?
The Paris Air Show runs every 2 years in odd years only. The show has followed this biennial odd-year schedule since 1949, with the sole exception being 2021, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paris Air Show was held every odd year from 1949 to 2019, when the 53rd Air Show attracted 2,453 exhibitors from 49 countries and occupied more than 125,000 square metres. Organisers cancelled the 2021 show due to COVID. It resumed in 2023.
The confirmed schedule is:
| Edition | Year | Dates |
| 55th (most recent) | 2025 | 16–22 June 2025 |
| 56th (next) | 2027 | 14–20 June 2027 |
What Major Airshow Takes Place Instead in 2026?
The primary international aerospace industry event in 2026 is the Farnborough International Airshow, held from 20–24 July 2026 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, United Kingdom. Farnborough alternates with Paris as the world’s leading aerospace trade show, running in even-numbered years.
Focusing on the shows with the largest footprints, including Paris and Farnborough, the Aerospace Industries Association emphasises member companies’ best-in-class aircraft, advanced equipment, and technology. Through international air show presence, the association helps strengthen international defence and commercial cooperation and partnerships.
What Happened at the Paris Air Show 2025?
The 55th Paris Air Show 2025, held June 16–20 at Le Bourget, brought together over 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries and attracted about 300,000 visitors.
How Many Aircraft Orders Were Placed at Paris 2025?
The 2025 Paris Air Show closed with a total of 601 commercial aircraft transactions across firm orders, options, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
A total of 1,247 new deals were recorded overall, including firm orders, options, and Memoranda of Understanding.
Which Manufacturers Led Orders at Paris 2025?
Airbus capitalised on both momentum and market confidence to secure 250 firm orders and 156 options, with Airbus reaching nearly $21 billion in deals. Boeing booked just 41 firm orders and 4 options — its lowest total at a Paris or Farnborough air show in over 12 years.
The largest order by far was VietJet’s announcement for up to 150 Airbus A321neos. On the regional side, SkyWest Airlines placed a firm order for 60 E175 jets with options for 50 more — a deal valued at $3.6 billion.
What Were the 5 Key Themes at the Paris Air Show 2025?
5 defining themes shaped the 2025 Paris Air Show:
- Defence surge — Around 45% of the show floor was dedicated to defence and security, reflecting the impact of the war in Ukraine and conflicts in Gaza
- Sustainable aviation — Airbus confirmed all its aircraft are already certified to fly with up to 50% SAF and are targeting 100% SAF capability by 2030
- First electric aircraft order — One of the final deals signed at Paris 2025 was for 5 all-electric Diamond eDA40 trainer aircraft for flight school Airways Aviation — the first electric plane order at a Paris show
- Space sector growth — The show included a Paris Space Hub, highlighting the growing importance of space in both civilian and military applications
- Unmanned systems — Loitering munitions, air defence systems, and drone technologies were prominent throughout
What Is the Paris Air Show 2027?
The 2027 edition will mark the 100th anniversary of the first Atlantic crossing and Charles Lindbergh’s landing at Le Bourget — a symbol of a place where, yesterday as today, pioneering boldness, industrial excellence, and the living history of a site now Europe’s leading business and medical airport come together.
The 56th International Paris Air Show takes place from 14–20 June 2027 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget. The first 3 days, June 14–17, are reserved for industry professionals, offering opportunities to network, discover advancements, and engage in strategic discussions. The show then opens to the general public from June 18–20, allowing enthusiasts to explore the forefront of aerospace technologies.
This year’s event features 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries and hosts over 100 startups.
Where Is the Paris Air Show Held?
The Paris Air Show is held at Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget, 93350 Le Bourget, France — a site carrying over 100 years of aviation history. Le Bourget is located north of Paris and is served by multiple transport links.
The following public transport services serve Paris Le Bourget: RER line B, “Le Bourget” station. In 2026, line 17 of the automatic metro stops on the outskirts of the site, at the “Le Bourget Aéroport” station — improving access for the 2027 show.
What Is the History of the Paris Air Show?
Established in 1909, the International Paris Air Show is the most important show in the world for the aerospace industry. In France, the show is a real driver for the aerospace sector and a major catalyst for international collaboration. It is the place where the sector’s decision-makers choose to meet and gather to exhibit, sell, and buy the latest innovations.
The Paris Air Show has a history spanning 116 years across its 55 completed editions. Key milestones include:
- 1909 — First edition held at the Grand Palais in Paris
- 1949 — Show adopts biennial odd-year schedule; flying demonstrations begin at Paris Orly Airport
- 1953 — Event relocates to Le Bourget
- 1967 — Opened by French President Charles de Gaulle; Soviet cosmonauts and American astronauts attend
- 2019 — 53rd edition; 2,453 exhibitors from 49 countries; 125,000+ sq m of exhibit space
- 2021 — Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
- 2023 — Show resumes; around 248,000 trade and public attendances across all days
- 2025 — 55th edition; 2,500+ exhibitors; 300,000 visitors; $21 billion in Airbus deals
- 2027 — 56th edition; marks 100th anniversary of Lindbergh’s landing at Le Bourget
Who Organises the Paris Air Show?
Anchored in the DNA of a French industry renowned for excellence and historically united by GIFAS, the Paris Air Show benefits from a privileged connection to a unique industrial and institutional ecosystem. It reflects the singular strength of a pioneering sector: a pillar of the national economy, a source of jobs, and a driver of innovation.
The Paris Air Show is organised by SIAE — Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace — a subsidiary of GIFAS (Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales), France’s primary aerospace industry body.
Over the weekend, the International Paris Air Show opens its doors to the general public. Legendary aircraft, civil and military planes, drones, and future prototypes are all available to discover up close. Each day features entertainment, encounters, and special highlights, culminating in unforgettable flying displays.
The Paris Airshow is not held in 2026. The next edition is the 56th show, running 14–20 June 2027 at Paris-Le Bourget, marking 100 years since Charles Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic landing. Tickets open on the official website at siae.fr from December 2026. For major aerospace announcements in 2026, the Farnborough International Airshow takes place 20–24 July 2026.
Alex Bradley is a UK-based aviation writer and airshow circuit regular who has spent years attending displays from RIAT at Fairford and the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight to small fly-ins that drew two hundred people and a hot dog van, and values both for entirely different reasons.
He is not a pilot. He is not a PR man for the aviation industry. He is the person in the crowd who has been coming long enough to notice when something has quietly changed, when an organiser is papering over a problem, and when a display is genuinely worth the drive.
His writing on Redhill Airshow covers the British airshow circuit, safety, display team politics, CAA regulations, and the quiet contraction of grass airfield culture that nobody in the industry wants to discuss plainly.
He has stood at Redhill Aerodrome in every kind of English summer weather, watched Tiger Moths bank low over Surrey farmland, and carries strong opinions about what this country is slowly losing one cancelled event at a time.
