Global Analysis

Paris Air Show 2025: Highs and Lows

Gordon Smith photo
Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat
SIAE 2025 Static display

Photo Credit: SIAE/GIFAS

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It's fair to say 2025 won't go down in Le Bourget history as a vintage year for orders, but there were still a few champagne corks flying at the biennial show.

In part one of this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss the major developments from this year's Paris Air Show. In part two, the conversation turns to Vietnam, as we learn more about its rapidly growing airline market. 

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Takeaways

  • The closure of Qatari airspace had significant implications for airline operations.
  • The Paris Air Show showcased a mix of optimism and caution in the aviation industry.
  • Boeing's presence at the Paris Air Show was notably diminished.
  • Embraer is facing challenges in the U.S. market due to pilot scope clauses.
  • Vietjet is aggressively expanding its fleet to accommodate growing demand.
  • New airport infrastructure is being developed in Vietnam to support growth.
  • The competition among airlines in Vietnam is intensifying with new entrants.
  • The future of new airlines in Vietnam will depend on their ability to secure aircraft in a tight market.