Paris Air Show

The Paris Air Show 2025 in brief

The largest aerospace show in the world, held every two years in odd-numbered years, brought together manufacturers, airlines, institutions, start-ups and international delegations. On the agenda: next-generation aircraft, space innovations, advanced air mobility and, running through it all, the decarbonisation of air transport.

For business aviation — IBC Aviation's core business — this edition was marked by Dassault's progress on home ground and by the emergence of a new performance benchmark.

Decarbonisation at the heart of the show

As in previous editions, the environmental question dominated the discussions, but with solutions that are now more concrete. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), power-to-liquid synthetic-fuel pathways, hydrogen research and more efficient aircraft: the industry reaffirmed its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

Business aviation is directly concerned. The share of SAF available at terminals is growing, and our teams incorporate these fuels on request, where the airport and the aircraft allow, to reduce the footprint of a flight.

Dassault at home: from the Falcon 6X to the Falcon 10X

The French manufacturer was expected on home soil. The Falcon 6X — whose cabin was previewed at the 2019 edition — entered service in 2023 and continues its production ramp-up. With the tallest and widest cabin in its category, it has established itself as a benchmark for comfort over long distances.

Above all, Dassault confirmed the progress of its future flagship, the Falcon 10X. The aircraft will claim the largest cabin ever offered on a business jet and the manufacturer's most advanced avionics, for a range of around 7,500 nautical miles. After a revised timetable, its first flight is now expected in 2026 and its entry into service around 2027.

The new benchmark: the Bombardier Global 8000

On the performance front, 2025 set a new record. Presented as the world's fastest business jet, the Bombardier Global 8000 reaches a top speed of Mach 0.95 — the highest for a civil aircraft since Concorde — with a range of 8,000 nautical miles. Certified during the year, it entered service at the end of 2025, pushing back the limits of the ultra-long-range category once again.

These aircraft — Falcon, Gulfstream, Global — make up the most capable segment of the market, the one that links the world's major hubs non-stop.

Advanced air mobility: where do flying taxis stand?

Advanced air mobility, driven by electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), remained a major theme of the show. The commercial passenger service once announced for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games did not, however, materialise for the event: between certification requirements and business models still to be confirmed, the sector continues its march towards large-scale operation.

On the industrial side, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF), bringing together France, Germany and Spain — the successor to the project already discussed back in 2019 — also remained at the centre of the conversation.

IBC Aviation and the business aviation of tomorrow

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Paris Air Show 2025 held?

The 55th International Paris Air Show was held from 16 to 22 June 2025 at Paris–Le Bourget Airport, with trade days at the start of the week and opening to the general public at the end of the week.

When is the next Paris Air Show?

The show takes place every two years, in odd-numbered years. The next edition is therefore expected in 2027, at Le Bourget.

What is the Dassault Falcon 10X?

The Falcon 10X is Dassault's future flagship. It will claim the largest cabin in business aviation, with a range of around 7,500 nautical miles. Its first flight is expected in 2026 and its entry into service around 2027.

What is the world's fastest business jet?

The Bombardier Global 8000, with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a range of 8,000 nautical miles. Having entered service at the end of 2025, it is the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde.