We used our data to map the flying displays performed by four large jets at the 2023 Paris Air Show. Thanks to our network of Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers providing low-level coverage in Paris, we were able to track the full display routines of the Airbus A321XLR, Embraer E190-E2, Boeing 777X and Boeing 737 MAX10.
Which aircraft performed in the Paris Air Show flying display, 2023?
1. Airbus A321XLR
One of three Airbus A321XLR test aircraft, F-WWAB made the short flight from the Airbus base in Toulouse (TLS) to Le Bourget (LBG) on June 18. The aircraft flew for 1 hour and 3 minutes, touching down in Paris at 17:39 local time. The flying display saw the aircraft perform a series of manoeuvres designed to showcase the A321neo’s quieter engines and slow flight capabilities. We sat down with the Airbus test pilots following the show to uncover what goes into designing and executing a safe display. You can read our exclusive report here. The aircraft returned to Toulouse on June 25 as flight AIB321.
2. Embraer 195-E2
The largest of Embraer’s new generation E Jet family, PR-ZIQ arrived in Paris at 17:23 on June 14 following a 0:56 minute flight from Geneva (GVA). This aircraft is one of two 195-E2’s operated by Embraer and is used for promotional purposes in Europe. The other, PR-ZIJ, is based in the Americas. The aircraft performed towards the end of the flying display on most days, showcasing its short takeoff roll and high rate of climb. PR-ZIQ returned to Geneva on June 26.
3. Boeing 777X
Boeing’s only 777X demonstrator, registration N779XW, flew directly to Le Bourget from Boeing Field (BFI) on June 13. The aircraft departed Seattle at 13:46 local time and touched down in the French capital at 08:19 local time.
The 777X flying display showcased the agility of this enormous aircraft, performing a takeoff and steep climb alongside a series of high bank angle turns. The aircraft left Paris on a flight to St Louis (STL) as flight BOE1 on June 24.
4. Boeing 737 MAX 10
The Boeing 737 MAX 10, registration N27751 arrived at Le Bourget (LBG) following two flights. The aircraft originated at Boeing Field in Seattle (BFI) before commencing its journey to Reykjavik (KEF) on June 12 as flight BOE101. The aircraft continued its journey two days later on June 14, arriving in Paris at 10:22 local time.
The flying display followed a similar profile to the A321XLR, with the aircraft showing off its manoeuvrability and quieter engines in ‘low and slow’ manoeuvres.
N27751 returned to Seattle via Reykjavik on June 23-24, again as flight BOE101.
Why no altitude data?
You might have noticed that we didn’t record any altitude data during this year’s Paris Air Show flying displays. As Le Bourget airport is located right next to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the aircraft performing set their transponders to the ‘ALT RPTG OFF’ mode as to not create TCAS traffic alerts with aircraft arriving at CDG. We do not see their altitude information during the displays as a result.
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