Pro Readout: Paris Air Show, day 0

LE BOURGET: The lowdown on what is — and is not — on the ground at the Paris Air Show, direct from Chalet Row and the static stands, exclusively for our Pro members

By John Walton 4 min read
A wide shot of the static alley at Le Bourget, with the rockets and 747 on the right.

Good evening from not-quite-Paris — John here.

As is my usual strategy, I’m ensconced in a hotel on the Charles de Gaulle side of Le Bourget rather than heading in and out of the city all week.

Sunday is day 0 of the show: a chance for us to get a real first look as it comes together, to spot any unannounced arrivals and to catch up with industry colleagues, contacts and watercooler scuttlebutt.

So, a quick update from me for you, our Pro readers, with some early intel from the show.

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John Walton

Editor in chief of The Up Front, with two decades of experience reporting across the global aviation industry, specialising in business and first class, seats, cabins and the passenger experience.