Paris 100

The Paris Air Show celebrated its centennial during the biennial aerospace gathering held at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris on 14–21 June. The show featured an array of historic aircraft alongside the newest types from around the world. More than 2,000 exhibitors from forty-eight countries participated in this year’s show, a new record. The fiscal realities of the times were reflected in a reduced number of aircraft on the ramp compared to previous shows. The crowds were glued to the daily flying displays, which included both a C-130J and an F-16. A full-scale model of the F-35 was on static display.