Paris Air Show From 16th. To 22nd. June, 2025.

The coveted and much awaited Paris Air Show is poned from 16^th. June to the 22^nd. Of June this month at the prestigious Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre.

Shaping the future of aerospace & defence –

For over a century, the Paris Air Show has been a key event for the aerospace and defence industry, bringing together stakeholders from around the world. This year, the organisers are thrilled to host the show on the public days for an engaging and memorable experience.

Thet have urged the participants & visitors to discover their progress in aviation decarbonisation, contributions to space, and commitment to European defence & security, all powered by innovation and cooperation — and be a part of the experience how they have pioneered sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Explore Airbus’ progress firsthand at the dynamic Airbus Pavilion, captivating aircraft displays, the insightful Paris Air Lab, the new Space Pavilion, and the Avion des Métiers (Careers in Aerospace zone).

Topics in Focus –

The A 350 Family – The A350 Family offers the ultimate passenger experience even on the longest of flights. Its innovative design delivers a true feeling of spaciousness, with wide seats, high ceilings and alluring ambient lighting.

The two versions, the A350-900 and the longer fuselage A350-1000, fly efficiently on any sector from short-haul to ultra-long-haul routes up to 9,700nm, carrying 300-410 passengers in typical three-class configurations, and up to 480 passengers in a single-class layout.

From the wing design that morphs and changes shape in flight for optimal efficiency to the Airbus-pioneered fly-by-wire flight controls and onboard systems for reduced pilot workload, the A350 is truly innovative.

The A350 is powered by two Trent XWB turbofan engines that result from a close collaboration between Airbus and Rolls-Royce. The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large aero-engine, using the best technology and materials while benefiting from over 70 million hours of in-service experience with various Trent versions.

The Racer – The Racer is a high-speed helicopter demonstrator that aims to leverage increased speed to deliver significant added value for citizens and operators. The Racer also targets a fuel consumption reduction of around 20%, compared to current generation helicopters in the same maximum take-off weight category, thanks to aerodynamic optimisation and an innovative eco-mode propulsion system.

Optimised for a cruise speed of 400 km/h, the Racer features a variety of innovative technologies, including:

• A characteristic box-wing designed for aerodynamic efficiency
• A hybrid metallic-composite airframe designed for low weight
• A new high-voltage, direct-current electric generator
• A rear fuselage with an asymmetric cross-section profile, designed to optimise hover performances without penalising the forward and cruise flight phases.

The A 220 – The A220 Family has become the clear favourite of passengers in the 100 to 150-seat aircraft category. Powering the A220-100 and the A220-300 are two Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, specifically tailored for the A220. With a bypass ratio of 12:1 – among the highest of any turbofan engine in the world – these powerplants contribute to the A220’s 25% lower fuel burn per seat when compared to previous-generation aircraft, as well as half the noise footprint and decreased emissions.

The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) – For almost a decade, Airbus has been supporting the armed forces with systems deployed in combat zones such as Afghanistan and Mali. They have brought their military experience to the civil and institutional markets, adapting to all customer requirements. The solutions range from the large, long endurance, multi-mission Eurodrone to agile, lightweight tactical UAS.

Europe’s first UCAV demonstrator: The Barracuda was Europe’s first Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) demonstrator and is proof that even 20 years ago Airbus had a concrete vision for the future of air power. The skills and experience gained are now being applied to the Remote Carriers for Manned-Unmanned Teaming and the Eurodrone.

The A400M – is a four-engine turboprop military airlifter that combines the ability to fly to strategic distances carrying loads too heavy or too large for medium airlifters, with the ability to land and deliver those loads on tactical short and unpaved airstrips, where other heavy airlifters cannot operate.

Heavy loads: 37 tons (81,600 pounds) maximum payload;

Outsize loads: 4 m x 4 m cross section; 340 m3 volume;

Strategic projection: 40,000 ft maximum altitude; 0.72 Mach maximum speed;

Over longer distances: 2 x range vs medium airlifters; 20 tons (44,000 pounds) to 3,400 nm.

1. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – is certified jet fuel (Jet-A/A1). However, unlike traditional jet fuel fully derived from fossil resources, today’s SAF is a blend of conventional fossil fuel and synthetic components made from a range of renewable “feedstock” (such as used cooking oils, fats, plant oils, municipal, agricultural and forestry waste).

All Airbus aircraft are capable of flying on a maximum 50% blend of SAF and conventional fuel. However, by 2030, all the aircraft and helicopters will be capable of flying with up to 100% SAF.

• The A330 MRTT – is the perfect replacement for older strategic tankers with increased range, payload and fuel offload capabilities for unmatched mission flexibility and versatility.

The A330 MRTT is the tanker of choice chosen by 15 nations including Australia, Canada, France, NATO – Multinational MRTT Fleet (Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Norway, Belgium, Czech Republic), South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Since its entry into service several customers have repeated orders among them Australia, France, NATO – Multinational MRTT Fleet, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Equipped with state-of-the-art operational and proven enhanced vision system, AAR refuelling boom and AAR under-wing pod systems:

AAR boom fuel flow rate up to a maximum of 3,600 kg/min – 1,200 US gallons / minute

Under wing PODS fuel offload rate 1,300 kg / minute – 420 US gallons / minute.

• The Decarbonisation – the fourth revolution in aviation; Today, Airbus is investigating multiple decarbonisation levers including fleet renewal, operational improvements, sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen, hybridisation and electrification, and carbon capture and storage.

Team Maverick