Innovation, technology but no 777X: What to expect from Boeing at Paris Air Show 2025
June 10, 2025
Boeing has released details of its plans for Paris Air Show 2025, from its static display to its plans for the Pavilion.
Regarding its focus, the headline from Boeing is a focus on innovation, partnerships and collaboration. That’s evident in the planemaker’s presence at thought leadership sessions throughout the week, and an immersive technology experience at the Pavilion.
Unsurprisingly, running through it are nods to safety and trust, as the company strives to build back after several years of challenges.
“We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance,” said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. “We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners at Le Bourget to demonstrate the work underway to restore trust and move Boeing forward.”
Whether you’re planning to visit Le Bourget next week or just following along from home, here’s what to expect from Boeing at Paris Air Show.
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What aircraft is Boeing bringing to Paris Air Show 2025?
Boeing’s display at Le Bourget will be a mix of commercial and defence aircraft, showcasing its broad portfolio.
On the commercial side, Qatar Airways will present its specially liveried 777-300ER. The striking paint job was specially created to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winning the UEFA Champions League. The airline had the honour of flying the team and trophy back to Paris following their win.
The US Department of Defense corral will have a swathe of Boeing products on display. These include:
- F-15EX Eagle II
- F/A-18 Hornet
- P-8A Poseidon
- KC-46A Pegasus
- C-17 Globemaster III
- CH-47 Chinook
There won’t be any appearance of the 777X this year, as the company focuses on progress towards certification. Nevertheless, there are opportunities to experience the interior away from the flight line.
What’s at the Boeing Pavilion at Paris Air Show 2025?
Located in Chalet C2, the Boeing Pavilion pays homage to the company’s innovation and technology expertise. Boeing promises an interactive, hands-on experience that crosses all its business units.
Those lamenting the no-show of the 777X can step onboard a full-scale mock-up of the cabin experience onboard. Additionally, Boeing is presenting a 777-8 Freighter ‘theatre’ – we’ll have to wait and see what that means.
Throughout the Pavilion, Boeing is offering interactive product demonstrations ranging from satellite technology to autonomous systems and more. It will also showcase its Cascade climate impact model that visualises the environmental benefits of various decarbonisation strategies.
Wisk showcases its electric air taxi
Fully owned Boeing subsidiary Wisk has a Pavilion right next door to Boeing, where it will display its 6th generation autonomous air taxi.
The all-electric, four passenger, pilotless aircraft is currently undergoing test flights under a Special Airworthiness Certificate. It is seeking type certification for the eVTOL from the FAA, and hopes to enter service later this decade.
Notably, it plans to have its air taxis in service in time for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.
Will Boeing get any orders at Paris Air Show 2025?
Having seen a flurry of orders announced in recent weeks, including perhaps the biggest widebody order in the company’s history, you might expect Boeing to have a fairly quiet Paris Air Show.
But hopes remain high that there will be a healthy level of orders in the commercial space. Forecast International says it anticipates “a healthy level of order announcements, although not at the record-setting volumes seen during the surge of 2022 and 2023.”
Writing in Aircraft Interiors, Dr Stuart Hatcher, chief economist at IBA, projects a steady flow of mid-size orders as airlines revert to fleet renewal plans suspended during the pandemic.
Air India is rumoured to perhaps place an order for widebodies, with up to 40 planes that could include the 777X. Eyes are on Riyadh Air for an order too, also potentially split across the two manufacturers.
But there could be some surprises. Cathay Pacific has some ageing 777s that haven’t had a successor planned yet, while IndiGo could opt for more widebodies for its expansion out of India.
Nevertheless, supply chain issues and the looming threat of a global tariff war continue to weigh heavily on the industry. It remains to be seen if that has an impact on the outcomes of the airshow next week.
