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Paris Air Show Opens Facing Tariffs, Boeing Fallout and Security Focus

Organizers expect over 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries despite Boeing’s chief withdrawing to focus on the Air India crash probe

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Delays in the supply of engines has slowed Airbus's delivery of aircraft
A Rafale fighter making a demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show in 2023
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Overview

  • Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg cancelled his appearance to concentrate on the investigation into the June 13 Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 265 people.
  • US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on most imports have intensified appeals from Airbus and Boeing to restore zero-duty status on civil aircraft and parts.
  • Lingering supply chain disruptions at Airbus and Boeing are delaying deliveries, with bottlenecks affecting engines for A320 jets and even aircraft lavatories.
  • The show’s military hardware displays, including Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and France’s Rafale, reflect surging defense budgets amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
  • Organizers describe this year’s gathering as more complex than usual as geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and aviation safety concerns reshape the aerospace agenda.