Show History
In 2013
The International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget will open for its 50th edition.
This event, which began more than a century ago, is the world's oldest and largest aviation show.
Since its inception, the show has been at the very heart of the development of the world aviation and space industry. Over the years, it has become one of the industry's major networking events.
It is open to both professionals and the general public, and generates great interest in aviation careers.
This event, which began more than a century ago, is the world's oldest and largest aviation show.
Since its inception, the show has been at the very heart of the development of the world aviation and space industry. Over the years, it has become one of the industry's major networking events.
It is open to both professionals and the general public, and generates great interest in aviation careers.
1909
The first show totally dedicated to "aerial locomotion" was created by André Granet and Robert Esnault-Pelterie. It was held from 25 September to 17 October 1909 in Paris's Grand Palais. The venue was full to capacity and the success of this first exhibition led to wide acclaim for the event, which was then held annually. In 1909, 100,000 visitors attended the show to admire innovations from 380 exhibitors.
1924
The 9th Aviation Show was marked by the attendance of foreign visitors (mainly British and German). From this date, the show was held every other year.
1928
11th Aviation Show. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh had landed at Le Bourget airport following the first non-stop flight between New York and Paris. This made Le Bourget the best-known aviation platform in the world, and particularly in the United States.
1953
The Show moved to Le Bourget permanently, and the 1st exhibition centre became a key venue for the conclusion of contracts between official institutions and constructors.
1969
Concorde, the world's first supersonic commercial aircraft, and the Boeing 747 jumbo jet are on display at the Show.
1973
The Airbus A300 B, fruit of the latest Franco-German collaboration project, is presented to the public for the first time.
1979
Presentation of the Ariane rocket and the Mirage 2000.
2005
First public presentation of the Airbus A380. On this occasion, the show broke all previous records in terms of general public numbers, with almost 230,000 visitors in 3 days.
2007
153,920 professional visitors attend the show - a new record.
2009
Centenary of the show. For the show's centenary, some thirty historic aircraft attended, creating a display depicting 100 years of innovation. The return of the Patrouille de France aerobatic team also attracted a great deal of attention.
2011
A record-breaking year, with more than 2,110 exhibitors and the presence of Solar Impulse, the first solar aeroplane.
2013
50th Paris Air Show
