600 commercial aircraft transactions at Paris Air Show 2025

The 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, held in Le Bourget, France, from 16 to 22 June 2025, spotlighted key advancements across the aerospace sector—recording over 600 commercial aircraft transactions spanning firm orders, options, LOIs, and MoUs.

Airbus alone secured agreements for more than 240 commercial and freighter aircraft. Its Defence and Space, along with Airbus Helicopters divisions, also finalised notable deals spanning both civil and military markets, according to EVP for Airbus President, Wouter Van Wersch.

Rolls-Royce confirmed engine orders valued in the billions (£), covering over 140 units—including Trent XWB-97, Trent 7000, and XWB-84 engines—and announced plans to supply carriers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

The event also highlighted progress in gender equity with dedicated zones under the Women in Aerospace initiative, designed to inspire and engage future female talent across aviation and space disciplines.

Organisers reiterated the industry’s commitment to inclusivity, noting that “the aerospace industry is open and accessible to all.”

Advancements in sustainable aviation remained a central theme, with Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions prominently featured to reinforce the sector’s environmental ambitions.

Companies such as Eve Air Mobility and Archer Aviation showcased their latest concepts, while Kenya’s Safarilink Aviation signed a Letter of Intent with AURA AERO for hybrid-electric regional aircraft—marking a regional move toward lower-emission air transport.

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However, what is of interest is a spectrum of Indian firms from Reliance Aerostructure to Wipro, Bharat Forge and state-owned Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcasing India’s growing prowess in defence, aeronautics, and civil aviation sectors at PAS-25.

Engineering and manufacturing solutions provider Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) on Wednesday (June 18) said it will acquire a majority stake in French aircraft parts manufacturer Lauak Group. Lauak Group is a 50-year-old family-owned company supplying aircraft parts to major global aerospace companies.

Marking a major milestone in India’s aerospace journey, Hyderabad based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group, a leader in high-precision manufacturing, unveiled its latest defence and propulsion technologies at PAS-25. From indigenous micro turbojet engines to high-performance kamikaze drones, the company’s showcase reflected its expanding global footprint and deep commitment to India’s defence self-reliance.

At the show, Raghu Vamsi unveiled a fully indigenous 40 KGF micro turbojet engine, developed for UAVs and cruise missiles – a major breakthrough for India’s propulsion capabilities.

“This engine represents a historic leap for Indian aerospace propulsion. It’s the culmination of years of R&D, manufacturing precision, and a bold vision for self-reliant defence technologies,” said Vamsi Vikas, Managing Director, Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group.

In yet another news, Bharat Forge, has joined hands with French aerospace company Turgis Gaillard to offer AAROK, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), to meet India’s defence requirements.

DRDO is showcasing India’s aerospace innovation, featuring next-gen UAVs, advanced avionics, and indigenous defence systems, strongly projecting the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ spirit on a global stage, according to the defence ministry.

DRDO also showcased its Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM), ‘Astra’, designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft.

The Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AEW&C) will also be featured by DRDO which is a force multiplier system of systems for detecting and tracking enemy/hostile aircraft and UAVs. HELINA (Helicopter-based NAG), a third-generation fire-and-forget class anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), will also be exhibited by the DRDO at the show.

Brazilian aerospace and defence company Embraer reannounced its plans to established an Indian subsidiary based at the AeroCity hub in New Delhi at PAS, yet again. According to Embraer, this strategic move underscores its long-term vision for growth and potential collaboration with India’s aerospace sector, including services and support as well as defence, commercial aviation, business aviation, and urban air mobility

“India is a key market for Embraer, and this expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the country,” said Embraer president and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto. “We are excited to deepen our collaboration with the Indian aerospace and defence industry, leveraging our expertise and technology to contribute to the nation’s growth and ‘Make in India’ campaign. We see significant opportunities.”