For more than 100 years, the International Paris Air Show has been the unmissable event for air and space enthusiasts. After nearly two years of waiting, the event will be held from 17 to 23 June 2019 for its 53rd edition.
The bi-annual event taking place at Paris’ Le Bourget Airport is organized by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association. The event dates all the way back to 1908 when the Paris Motor Show had a dedicated aviation section. The first standalone Paris Air Show took place a year later in 1909.
Once again, it will bring together all the players in the global industry around the latest technological innovations. The first four days of the show will be reserved for trade visitors, followed by three days open to the general public.
The event has 131 500 m² of exhibition area sold (halls, village, chalets and outdoor area), it hosts more than 2381 international exhibitors, 142 000 trade visitors and more than 150 aircraft performing flying displays and exhibited.
For the 52nd edition, in 2017 there was an increase of 3% in exhibitors compared to 2015 going up to 2 381 companies. For business stats, $150 billion orders were done, an increase of 13% than the previous edition; 897 orders and purchasing commitments for a catalogue value of 115 billion USD, for a total of 934 commercial aircraft.
An all-industry event
The Paris Air Show is a fantastic opportunity to discover, on a single site, all the latest developments in:
Aircraft: construction, assembly and sub-assemblies
Space, satellites and satellite telecommunications
Propulsion units and specific equipment for motors
Air-launched and ground-based weapons
Piloting and navigation aids and on-board equipment systems
Cabin fittings and seats
Production equipment, tools and software
Electrical, electronic, mechanical and metalwork subcontracting
Composite materials and surface treatments
Maintenance, after-sales service and spares, and transport
Services
Airport equipment and services
Educational institution, associations
PAS has an important impact on the French economy.
The International Paris Air Show has a significant impact in the French economy. In terms of the overall economic impact those who came specifically for the event spent a huge amount of money in Paris region, the most touristic city in the country. One of the pleasing aspects of the numbers is strong growth in the average length of stay which is up from 3 nights. The event impacts greatly the image of the French aerospace industry, offers more commercial and marketing opportunities, and attracts more investments.
Surfeo team will be on time!
Surfeo, the expert for aerospace & defense business development, will be present at the show. Our main objectives will be to prospect, target and fulfill our clients’ missions and bring the best opportunities to them. This provides as well a high level of professionalism to the benefit of all supply chains.
Come and discover the industry’s latest developments and enjoy a unique flying display. At every event, nearly 150 aircraft are put on the show for visitors. In the afternoon, some of these aircraft carry out air displays which are always exhilarating and often surprising. They are one of the Air Show’s highlights and let exhibitors demonstrate their technological know-how.
Our business development team will be there to visit you, explore the existing market opportunities and discuss your business strategy.
We expect exciting announcements and we will be attending to ensure you are kept up to date.
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