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France Shuts Israeli Weapons Stands at Paris Air Show

Bayrou said offensive weapons could not be exhibited under France’s diplomatic stance on the Gaza conflict

An Airbus logo is seen before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A security personnel works to hide a graffiti reading "Behind these walls are the best defense systems used by many countries. These systems are protecting the state of Israel these days. The French government, in the name of discrimination is trying to hide them from you!", on a panel of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Israeli Pavillon during the International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Airport on June 16, 2025. (Mathieu RABECHAULT/AFP)
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Overview

  • French authorities ordered the closure of four Israeli defense company exhibitions for displaying offensive arms contrary to show regulations.
  • Israel’s defense ministry denounced the move as “outrageous and unprecedented” and accused France of political and commercial motives.
  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg canceled his attendance, and the company limited its air show presence to support customers and probe the Air India 787 crash.
  • Airbus secured orders for 30 A320neo and 10 A350F jets from AviLease, plus 25 A350-1000s by Riyadh Air, underscoring robust demand.
  • Exhibitors are contending with supply chain disruptions and looming US tariffs as regional conflicts and the June 12 Dreamliner disaster cast a shadow over the event.