Aircraft
Airbus Kicks Off Paris Air Show With Order Bounty
Orders include firsts from LOT and AviLease
Airbus A350-1000 at Paris Air Show
The Airbus A350-1000, participating in the flight demonstration at the Paris Air Show, was among the many aircraft types ordered on Monday. © David McIntosh/AIN

Airbus opened the Paris Air Show with a slew of orders and options that total nearly 240 aircraft, including its first-ever order from LOT Polish Airlines. In all, Airbus either held signing ceremonies with or announced orders from four carriers, with the earliest deliveries beginning in 2027. Values were not disclosed.

The milestone of Airbus’ deal with LOT—one of the world’s oldest airlines at nearly 100 years—was announced on Monday afternoon, with Airbus and LOT executives accompanied by ministers and ambassadors from Poland, France, and Canada.

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