In short
At the Paris Air Show business happens in chalets and hall stands built for confidential meetings, so stands lead with secure meeting rooms, models and full-size components, and a hospitality area for customer and government delegations. Start a custom stand about 12–18 months ahead and confirm dates, height limits and rules in the exhibitor manual.
Key points
- Where and when: Paris, every two years, in June (odd years).
- The audience is mostly airlines.
- Private meeting rooms with good acoustics.
- Scale models and full-size components.
- Plan a custom stand about 12–18 months before the show.
Paris Air Show for exhibitors
The Paris Air Show at Le Bourget alternates with Farnborough. Exhibitors use hall stands, chalets and static displays of aircraft. Trade days are followed by public days.
| Paris Air Show | |
|---|---|
| City | Paris |
| Venue | Paris–Le Bourget |
| Sector | Aerospace and defence |
| Cycle | Every two years, in June (odd years) |
| Main stand activity | Pre-booked meetings |
| Custom stand lead time | 12–18 months |
Who you are designing for
Airlines, OEMs, suppliers, defence ministries, government delegations and press.
What matters most on a Paris Air Show stand:
- Private meeting rooms with good acoustics.
- Scale models and full-size components.
- VIP and delegation hospitality.
- Security and access control for sensitive discussions.
Layouts for pre-booked meetings, by stand type
Most Paris Air Show exhibitors build around pre-booked meetings. How that works depends on how many sides of your plot are open. If you are unsure which type you have, see exhibition stand types.
| Stand type | Open sides | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Row (inline) | 1 | A welcome counter at the front and two bar tables; book longer meetings in the venue's meeting rooms. |
| Corner | 2 | Reception at the corner where the aisles meet, with a semi-open lounge along the closed walls. |
| Peninsula | 3 | Reception on the main aisle and a slatted or glazed meeting room against the back wall. |
| Island | 4 | Meeting rooms in a central core or on an upper deck, with reception and a short demo on the busiest aisle. |
Stand ideas for Paris Air Show
- A full-size component or cabin mock-up.
- Acoustically separated meeting rooms.
- A delegation lounge with controlled access.
Planning, approvals and logistics
Security accreditation, sensitive equipment rules and export controls may apply. Summer heat affects chalets and outdoor areas.
Allow about 12–18 months for a custom stand. The exhibitor manual sets height limits, open-side rules and service deadlines; see venue approval and technical drawings.
Mistakes we see at Paris Air Show
- Open meeting areas where confidential talks can be overheard.
- Ignoring public-day crowds in stand planning.
Try your Paris Air Show layout in 3D
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Frequently asked questions
01How often is the Paris Air Show held?
Every two years, in June of odd-numbered years, alternating with Farnborough.
02Chalet or hall stand?
Chalets suit hospitality and private meetings; hall stands suit product display and walk-up visitors. Large exhibitors often have both.
03How early should I start designing a Paris Air Show stand?
For a custom stand, about 12–18 months ahead: long enough for design, organiser approval, production and shipping. Shell scheme stands can be planned in weeks.
04Can I reuse my Paris Air Show stand at other shows?
Often, if it is modular. Design the core (walls, counters, pre-booked meetings area) to work on several plot sizes, and swap graphics per show. See [modular vs custom stands](/guides/modular-vs-custom-exhibition-stands).
Put it into practice
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Guidance here reflects common practice. Venues, organisers and countries set their own rules: always check the exhibitor manual and work with a qualified stand builder and engineer for structures.
