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Paris Air Salon - a brief history

Last post 04-03-2009 9:58 PM by lmartywest. 1 replies.
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  • 06-15-2007 4:26 PM

    Paris Air Salon - a brief history

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    The Paris Air Show is the world’s longest-established aerospace event. As far back as 1909 when the Show was first held, it already had an international dimension.Competition between the key players has contributed to a large number of technical and technological advances.Since its inception, the Paris Air Show has had its finger on the pulse of the international aerospace market and has witnessed its development over the years.Some key dates:1908: An aircraft exhibition, held as part of the 2nd Paris AutomobileShow, is organized at the Grand-Palais near the Champs-Élysées.1909: The first exhibition devoted entirely to aircraft is organized at the Grand-Palais by André Granet and Robert Esnault-Pelterie. The exhibition is held annually until 1924, with a gap between 1913 and 1919 during the First World War.1924: The 9th Paris Air Show is the first to feature foreign exhibitors (mostly British and German manufacturers). It is also from this year onwards that the Show is held only every two years (apart from another interruption for the Second World War).1927: Charles Lindbergh lands at Le Bourget airport on the first non-stop flight between New York and Paris. Le Bourget then becomes the world’s most famous airfield, especially in the United States.1946: The first flying displays take place at the 17th Paris Air Show at Orly airport.1951: Le Bourget airport becomes France’s second airport and specializes in business aviation. The fact that it is less busy means it can now be the venue for the Paris Air Show.1969: The Paris Air Show becomes more international with 14 countries represented. This year also sees the unveiling of Concorde and the Boeing 747.1971: 17 nations are present. The Mirage G8 is unveiled.1973: The European Airbus is unveiled.1975: The Musée de l’Air is set up at Le Bourget airport. This same year the Show plays host to 20 nations.1977: A full-size Plexiglas mock-up of a Mirage F1 is displayed.1979: The Ariane launch vehicle is displayed. Number of countries represented rises to 26.1983: The US shuttle Enterprise flies in atop its Boeing 747 transporter.1989: USSR displays Antonov 225, the largest aircraft in the world, with the Russian space shuttle Buran mounted on top.1991: Aircraft types and weapons that took part in the Gulf War – including A-10 tank killer and Jaguar aircraft, and the Patriot missile - ‘steal the show’. American F-117 stealth bomber displayed for the first time.1993: Airbus 340 prototype beats world distance record by flying round the world in 24 hours, starting and ending at Le Bourget and passing via Auckland, New Zealand.1995: A record 41 countries represented. Numerous aircraft, including the American B-2 bomber, Boeing 777 airliner and X31 come to the Paris Air Show for the first time.1997: Record figures once again: 1,860 exhibitors from 46 countries and some 230 aircraft displayed.1999: Number of exhibitors rises to 1,895 from 41 nations and some 204 aircraft are displayed, including the Proteus, Beriev 200 and Antonov 70. For the first time, UAVs are the highlight of the Show. Static display expanded to 192,000 sq.m.2001: Record number of visitors: more than 300,000 recorded.2003: Aviation’s Centenary Year and the International Paris Air Show celebrates its fiftieth anniversary at Le Bourget.2005: 46th International Paris Air Show with the Airbus A380. Record-breaking number of trade and public visitors (some 500,000 over 7 days).

     

    International Paris Air Show - Le Bourget -

    Press kit - June 2007
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  • 04-03-2009 9:58 PM In reply to

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     Hey Baron!

    I'm planning on attending Paris 100th this year. Do you recommend attending on trade only days (i can get a trade badge) or is there better a show on general public days? 

     

    Thanks,

     

    Marty West (USA)

     
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