Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast Paris Air Show 2025: Highs and Lows
Jun 26, 2025
This week dives into the big highlights from the Paris Air Show, showcasing a mix of excitement and caution in aviation. The closure of Qatari airspace raises operational challenges for airlines. Vietnam's airline market is booming, with Vietjet expanding its fleet to meet surging demand. New airport developments are on the rise, setting the stage for record traffic by 2025. However, startup airlines are grappling with the tough landscape of securing aircraft amid rising prices. It's a thrilling time for aviation, with all eyes on Vietnam's growth!
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Beyond Orders at Paris Air Show
- The Paris Air Show is about more than aircraft orders; it's crucial for negotiations and ecosystem deals.
- Airbus had more visible success than Boeing due to recent Boeing tragedies limiting their presence.
Embraer's US Market Challenge
- Embraer faces difficulties selling its newer E2 jets in the US due to pilot scope clauses.
- SkyWest, Embraer's largest customer, continues to fly the older E1 jets because of these labor restrictions.
Production Not Sales Limiting Growth
- Aircraft manufacturers have no sales problems but struggle with production capacity.
- Supply chain issues keep backlogs large, delaying deliveries for years to come.