Flying high at the Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show, the world's oldest and largest air show, brings together over 300,000 trade and general visitors for a weeklong extravaganza where the roar of fighter jets overhead mixes with the clink of champagne glasses while executives from the world's leading airlines and aircraft manufacturers sign deals that can top $100 billion.
In this photo, The Patrouille de France display team performs for at the start of the 51st International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, June 15, 2015.
Airbus A400M
An Airbus A400M military aircraft participates in a flying display during the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris, June 15, 2015.
Airbus A400M
The Airbus A400M military transport performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, June 15, 2015.
Airbus A400M
An Airbus A400M lands, as an Airbus A350 XWB prepares for takeoff during a flying display for French President Francois Hollande during the opening of the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, June 15, 2015.
Airbus A350 XWB
The Airbus A350 XWB performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015, during the International Paris Air Show.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is pictured on the tarmac a day prior to the opening of the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget on June 14, 2015.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes off as it participates in a flying display during the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris, June 15, 2015.
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
A Boeing Dreamliner from Vietnam Airlines performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, June 15, 2015.
51st International Paris Air Show
Airline logos are seen on the tails of passenger airplanes on the opening day of the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, outside Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale jet performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015, during the International Paris Air Show.
Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale jet performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Dassault Rafale
The Dassault Rafale war airplane performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Airbus H160
An Airbus H160 helicopter is displayed on the opening day of the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, outside Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Dassault Falcon 8X
The Dassault Falcon 8X business jet performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Boeing 777-300ER
Workers move a Boeing 777-300ER jet of China Airlines into a static display two days before the opening of the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris on June 13, 2015.
Airbus A380
A Qatar Airways Airbus A380, the world's largest jetliner touches down at Le Bourget airport one day before the opening of the 51st Paris Air Show on June 14, 2015.
51st International Paris Air Show
Crew members walk on the tarmac on the opening day of the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget on June 15, 2015.
Airbus A400M
An Airbus A400M is moved on the tarmac during the opening of the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget on June 15, 2015.
CATIC JF-17 Thunder
A Pakistan CATIC JF-17 Thunder performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
CATIC JF-17 Thunder
A Pakistan CATIC JF-17 Thunder performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
NH90 Caiman
A tactical transport helicopter, the French NH90 Caiman, performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Electric Airbus concept plane
The Electric Airbus concept plane performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Bombardier CS100
Bombardier's new CS100 jet painted in the livery of Swiss International Airlines stands on the tarmac at the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, June 14, 2015.
Bombardier CS100
Journalists visit the cabin of the Bombardier CS100 aircraft at Le Bourget airport near Paris on June 14, 2015.
Bombardier CS300
A new Bombardier CS300 performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Bombardier CS300
A new Bombardier CS300 performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Airbus A380
An Airbus A380 takes off at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Airbus A380
An Airbus A380 performs at Le Bourget airport, near Paris, on June 15, 2015.
Sukhoi Superjet 100
Workers move a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane to a static display before the opening of the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport near Paris, June 13, 2015.