The 2017 International Paris Air Show kicked off in style on Monday, as French President Emmanuel Macron flew in aboard Airbus’ A400M military transporter. His arrival was followed by the always-exciting Patrouille de France aerial display team, as well as Airbus’ massive A380. It was a necessary spectacle for Airbus, which is using the event to showcase the incredible A380plus, featuring up to 80 more seats, while reducing fuel burn by four percent. The A380plus is expected to arrive by 2020.
Photos: A Preview of the 2017 Paris Air Show
Key Takeaways:
- The 2017 International Paris Air Show commenced with a notable arrival by French President Emmanuel Macron on an Airbus A400M, accompanied by impressive aerial displays.
- Airbus is leveraging the event to showcase its A380plus, an enhanced version of the A380 featuring increased seating capacity and improved fuel efficiency, expected to launch by 2020.
- Beyond major players like Airbus and Boeing, the show features a diverse array of aircraft, helicopters, VTOLs, and even flying cars, including the Paris Air Show debut of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet.
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