A significant Moroccan presence marks the opening of the Paris Air Show
The 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget commenced today, northeast of Paris, featuring a spectacular air display and extensive international participation. Among the attendees is a notable Moroccan delegation, including high-level officials and key professionals in the aviation sector.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou officiated the event’s opening at a formal ceremony attended by international delegations, including Morocco, represented by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdellah Kiouh, Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, and Minister Delegate for Investment Karim Zidane. Also present was the Ambassador of Morocco to France, Samira Sitail.
Participants witnessed the traditional inaugural air display, which will continue throughout the event, initially reserved for professionals from June 16 to 19, before opening to the public from June 20 to 22. Visitors will have the opportunity to view dozens of aircraft showcased on the exhibition airport’s runway.
This Moroccan participation aims to promote the kingdom’s capabilities in the aviation sector, present investment opportunities, and enhance Morocco’s attractiveness to major international stakeholders. The Moroccan delegation also includes Ali Sadiki, Director General of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Exports Development, who is expected to hold high-level meetings with leading companies and potential investors.
The exhibition, organized by the International Paris Air Show for 115 years, attracts elite global aviation figures. The 2025 edition anticipates 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries across a 70-hectare area, expecting to welcome over 300,000 visitors and 322 official delegations, along with showcasing 150 aircraft and organizing 210 air displays.
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