The World Largest Air Show
June 15 - 21, 2009
The 47th International Paris Air Show – Le Bourget, which closed on 24 June, has set a new record with more than 153,920 trade visitors, i.e. 12% more than in 2005.
“This year’s Show benefited from a favourable economic environment, as order announcements have shown, such as the 425 firm orders booked by Airbus or the 35 Ariane 5 launchers ordered by Arianespace from Astrium, to name just a few.
There was strong demand from prime contractors and SMEs for the Show’s new B2B meetings service with 5,000 trade visitors taking part in more than 6,000 meetings and talks on each of the business and technology forum’s three days. We can already confirm that the Paris Air Show attracts the most visitors worldwide in all categories, as indicated by the record number of trade visitors this year”, said Louis Le Portz, Commissaire Général of the Show.
The Show clearly remains popular with the general public as 160,000 visitors flocked to Le Bourget airfield during the three days open to the public. Louis Le Portz expressed his satisfaction that the Paris Air Show “is still a celebration of aerospace, offering members of the public the opportunity to see the latest emblematic models on display and in flight.” He concluded by saying that the flying displays seem to have been enjoyed by all.
The organizers look forward to welcoming all visitors back to Le Bourget in 2009, to celebrate the International Paris Air Show’s centenary, the first Show having been held in 1909 at the Grand Palais in Paris.