Business and commercial aircraft on display at Paris Air Show 2025: From sleek jets to retro icons and turboprops
June 14, 2025
While there’s a lot of excitement around seeing military aircraft on display up close, or hearing fighter jets roaring overhead, commercial aviation remains a key pillar of Paris Air Show. This year is no different, with a wide range of aircraft types and sizes set to attend the exhibition.
Here’s your guide to all the large civil aircraft on display at Paris Air Show, including business, private and commercial. Various trainers and general aviation platforms will be shown too – check the official directory for full listings. Please note, attendance is subject to change.
The Airbus aircraft on display at Paris Air Show
Here on the planemaker’s home turf, we can expect Airbus to have a strong presence in every discipline. On the commercial side, it’s bringing one member of each of its aircraft families apart from the A330.
On display Monday to Friday is the regional Airbus A220 jet. Airbus hasn’t said if it’s a test plane or an operator aircraft that will be displayed, and despite keeping a close eye on Flightradar24, AGN hasn’t seen any A220s landing so far.
Already arrived, however, is an A321XLR, the latest and most talked-about upgrade to Airbus’ popular A321neo line. An extra fuel tank adds 700 nautical miles to its maximum range, and in this case we already know the operator – Riyadh Air.
Airbus is also displaying an A350-900, operator unknown, but only from Monday to Thursday.
If you’re heading to Le Bourget for the public days, never fear, as you won’t miss out on the A350 action. On the directory, the A350-1000 is only slated to be on display on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, showcasing its largest in-production aircraft to public and educational visitors rather than the trade.
ATR will display its ATR 72-600 at the airshow
ATR shouldn’t be forgotten in discussions about planemakers. Over 700 ATR 72 aircraft are in service with airlines around the world, and dozens of them are coming up for renewal in the next few years.
ATR has upgraded the 72-600 from the original aircraft with new PW127XT engines offering lower fuel burn and reduced maintenance costs. The cabin has had an overhaul too, and it will be bringing one of these revamped jets to the show from Monday through to Sunday.
Two commercial aircraft will be displayed by Boeing
Boeing is expected to have a somewhat subdued presence at the Paris Air Show, with the CEO no longer attending following the devastating Air India crash this week.
The aerospace world is excited to see Qatar’s Boeing 777-300ER on display at Paris Air Show, as it’s had a special livery applied in celebration of the 2025 FIFA World Cup.
Adorned in a rich blue base colour, the livery includes the iconic FIFA football of stars, as well as the logo of football team Paris Saint Germain, winners of the 2025 contest.
Also attending is the Boeing 787-9 in Riyadh Air colours that we saw at Farnborough 2024. The airline previewed the interiors of its aircraft earlier this year, so AGN is hopeful of getting a first-hand look at the four-class Dreamliner during the show.
Embraer is showcasing its E2 Profit Hunter at Paris Air Show
With a growing order base, Brazilian planemaker Embraer is keen to leverage the big OEM backlog with its large regional jet offering – the E195-E2.
Make no mistake, the E2 jets are not just iterations of the original Embraer E-Jets. The wings have been completely redesigned, engines changed, interior space maximised and aerodynamics refined.
That brings us to an E-Jet with 25% lower fuel burn per seat, 30% lower operating cost per seat and an improved passenger experience. When Embraer’s wait list for new planes can be counted in months rather than years, the question now is, who’s next?
Dassault Aviation’s newest business jets will be on display
As the world waits with bated breath for the forthcoming Falcon 10X, Dassult is taking the opportunity to showcase its current product line in all its glory.
The Falcon 8X is on show, a derivative of the popular 7X with a larger cabin and advanced technologies. It boasts a range that’s around 500 nmi greater than the 7X and has an improved wing design as well as upgraded engines.
Also on display at Paris Air Show is the Falcon 6X, which again is an improvement of the original Falcon 5X. It entered service in 2023, so is still relatively new, and like the 8X it adds range, comfort and efficiency over the 5X.
De Havilland’s Twin Otter will be showcased in Paris
On display from DHC will be the Twin Otter 400 Guardian, a specially outfitted version of VikingAir’s Twin Otter 400 designed for surveillance, maritime patrol and search and rescue operations in rugged environments. Introduced in 2010, more than 30 units are in operation with governments around the world.
Also on show will be the Twin Otter Classic 300-G, an iconic aircraft in regional air transport. With the ability to takeoff from runways as short as 1,200 ft (366 m) and land on 1,050 ft (320 m), it’s the aircraft that reaches places other aircraft can’t. A variety of landing gear options makes it suitable for landing on water, ice and regular runways.
Gorgeous business jets arriving from Gulfstream
Gulfstream has been notably absent from many airshows in recent years, not displaying at EBACE or NBAA-BACE in recent years. Nevertheless, it still values attendance at the Paris Air Show, and is bringing two of its most popular platforms to the show in 2025.
The Gulfstream G600, the successor to the G550, will be at the show, showcasing Gulfstream’s optimally balanced aircraft for the private jet market. While the G700 flies further, the affordability and manageable size of the G600 brings efficiency, plenty of range and all the mod cons you’d expect from a modern bizjet.
Also on display is the larger G700 – wider, longer, and more rangey than the G600. Considering it only entered service in April 2024, Gulfstream has pushed out an immense number of these jets already, with 50 delivered by May 2025. It has the most spacious cabin in business aviation, and has set 80 city-pair speed records to date.
Pilatus will wow Paris Air Show with PC-12 and PC-24
Pilatus’ decision to showcase both the PC‑12 and PC‑24 at the Paris Air Show is a testament to their versatility, rugged reliability, and Swiss precision. These two aircraft serve different roles yet share a core ethos: high performance with real-world, rugged utility.
The PC‑12 is a rugged single-engine turboprop known for its low operating costs, large cargo door, and ability to land on short or unpaved strips—ideal for everything from medevac to executive transport.
The PC‑24 takes that same versatility into jet territory, offering faster speeds, a pressurised cabin, and the rare ability for a jet to operate from grass or gravel runways.
Beechcraft gets a showcase from Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation now houses respected brands like Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Arctic Cat, E‑Z‑GO. For the Paris Air Show, it will focus on its Beechcraft product line with a display of both the King Air 260 and 360.
Textron’s Beechcraft King Air 260 is a modernised version of the legendary King Air 200 series, offering upgraded avionics, a digital pressurisation system, and an autothrottle for easier flying. Powered by PT6A-52 engines, it cruises at 310 knots with a range of 1,720 nautical miles, and can operate from short runways, making it ideal for executive, medevac, or regional missions.
The King Air 360 builds on that with a larger cabin, more advanced Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics, and improved pressurisation for a lower cabin altitude and greater passenger comfort. The 360ER variant adds extended range (up to 2,539 nmi), positioning it as a highly capable platform for longer missions, special operations, or high-end corporate travel.
Some of the smaller aircraft on display at Paris Air Show
Several standout utility and turboprop aircraft are on display at Paris Air Show this year.
Daher’s sleek TBM 960 leads the single-engine turboprop category, offering 330-knot cruise speeds, a fully digital Garmin G3000 cockpit, and recently proving its mission-ready credentials in roles like wildfire coordination.
Cessna’s rugged 208B Grand Caravan EX is another highlight, famed for its short-field capability and versatility—used worldwide for everything from regional air transport to cargo, medevac, and surveillance missions.
Adding to the mix is the Aircraft Industries L 410 NG, a modernized Czech-built twin-turboprop with extended range, glass cockpit avionics, and STOL performance—ideal for unprepared runways and remote communities.
Finally, Piaggio’s distinctive P180 Avanti II Evo brings Italian flair to the static display, pairing near-jet speeds with turboprop efficiency in a futuristic pusher-prop configuration. With its roomy cabin, low drag design, and recent cockpit upgrades, the Avanti Evo underscores how style and substance can coexist in business aviation.
Retro aircraft on display at Paris Air Show
Alongside modern marvels, a wonderful collection of vintage civil aircraft is set to descend on Le Bourget.
A highlight of the retro collection, the Beechcraft Bonanza revolutionised post‑war general aviation with its distinctive V‑tail (later conventional), refined aerodynamic lines, and metal monoplane design. It remains beloved for its performance, comfort, and pilot‑centric flair.
Pairing well with it is the glossy Cessna C‑195, a robust 1940s radial‑engine classic celebrated for rugged utility and barnstorming charm. Although it lacks the Bonanza’s speed, it makes up for it in style and reliability.
The CAP 10, a French aerobatic stalwart, brings graceful manoeuvrability and training pedigree to the show, while the CM 170 Fouga Magister adds a rare jet‑trainer twist with its compact twin‑seat layout and iconic V‑tail—once widely flown by European air arms despite its quirky handling.
Anchoring the lineup, the legendary DC‑3 delivers unmatched nostalgia and historical weight, showcasing why it was the backbone of early commercial and military air transport with its rugged reliability and all‑metal twin‑engine construction.
