Plane spotting at Le Bourget Airshow 2015

CNN Staff
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Updated 10:17 PM EDT, Tue June 16, 2015
A Fouga Magister CM170 performs during the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
Fouga Magister —
A Fouga Magister CM170 performs during the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
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A Silvercrest engine on display during the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
Precision engineering —
A Silvercrest engine on display during the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
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A visitor enjoys a 4D trip experience on the ATR stand at the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
Virtual reality —
A visitor enjoys a 4D trip experience on the ATR stand at the International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget on June 17, 2015.
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A French Dassault Rafale fighter jet performs over Le Bourget airport on June 16, 2015.
Dassault Rafale —
A French Dassault Rafale fighter jet performs over Le Bourget airport on June 16, 2015.
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Inside the lounge of the first and business class of an Airbus A380 of Qatar Airways. The airline was voted the world's best in the annual Skytrax awards announced at the Le Bourget Airshow.
First class —
Inside the lounge of the first and business class of an Airbus A380 of Qatar Airways. The airline was voted the world's best in the annual Skytrax awards announced at the Le Bourget Airshow.
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The Polish-made Flaris LAR 01 is a single-engine light jet that can cruise speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour and accommodate up to four people.
Flaris LAR 01 —
The Polish-made Flaris LAR 01 is a single-engine light jet that can cruise speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour and accommodate up to four people.
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French pilot Catherine Maunoury flies a low-wing aerobatic Extra SC 330. The Extra SC is the only single-pilot plane created by Extra Aircraft Company, which designs acrobatic aircraft.
Airborne acrobatics —
French pilot Catherine Maunoury flies a low-wing aerobatic Extra SC 330. The Extra SC is the only single-pilot plane created by Extra Aircraft Company, which designs acrobatic aircraft.
AP Photo/Francois Mori
The Patrouille Acrobatique de France demonstrates its skills as part of the opening ceremony at the Le Bourget Air Show, near Paris. The French Air Force team is a regular fixture at the show.
Patrouille Acrobatique de France —
The Patrouille Acrobatique de France demonstrates its skills as part of the opening ceremony at the Le Bourget Air Show, near Paris. The French Air Force team is a regular fixture at the show.
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The Le Bourget Airshow is one of the biggest aviation marketplaces for civilian and military aircraft. Here a Dassault Rafale fighter jet -- used in conflicts in Afghanistan, Libya and Iraq -- performs over the event.
Rafale military airplane —
The Le Bourget Airshow is one of the biggest aviation marketplaces for civilian and military aircraft. Here a Dassault Rafale fighter jet -- used in conflicts in Afghanistan, Libya and Iraq -- performs over the event.
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It's also a chance for major manufacturers to show off their new hardware. The twin-engined CS300 from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier is among aircraft being put through their paces. The plane is currently scheduled to enter service in early 2016.
Bombardier CS300 —
It's also a chance for major manufacturers to show off their new hardware. The twin-engined CS300 from Canadian manufacturer Bombardier is among aircraft being put through their paces. The plane is currently scheduled to enter service in early 2016.
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The long-range Dassault Falcon 8X private jet was making its Paris debut. The prototype first took to the sky earlier this year and has yet to begin rolling off the production line.
Dassault Falcon 8X —
The long-range Dassault Falcon 8X private jet was making its Paris debut. The prototype first took to the sky earlier this year and has yet to begin rolling off the production line.
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This French Army NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter is another military aircraft making an appearance above Le Bourget. The helicopter, seen here in its "Caiman" iteration, was first introduced in 1995.
NH90 military helicopter —
This French Army NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter is another military aircraft making an appearance above Le Bourget. The helicopter, seen here in its "Caiman" iteration, was first introduced in 1995.
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Pakistan Air Force Wing Commander Usman Ali, left, and Squadron Leader Yaser Mudasser, right, pose in front of a JF 17 Thunder. The fighter jet is a joint project between plane-makers in Pakistan and China.
JF 17 Thunder —
Pakistan Air Force Wing Commander Usman Ali, left, and Squadron Leader Yaser Mudasser, right, pose in front of a JF 17 Thunder. The fighter jet is a joint project between plane-makers in Pakistan and China.
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The Airbus E-Fan is a prototype electric plane. It seats two people and can fly more than 200 kilometers per hour. This concept plane is one of a new wave of experimental aircraft aimed at making air travel more environmentally friendly.
Electric plane —
The Airbus E-Fan is a prototype electric plane. It seats two people and can fly more than 200 kilometers per hour. This concept plane is one of a new wave of experimental aircraft aimed at making air travel more environmentally friendly.
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This Vietnam Airlines-liveried Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's near vertical takeoff on its way to the show made it a YouTube sensation.
Dreamliner —
This Vietnam Airlines-liveried Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's near vertical takeoff on its way to the show made it a YouTube sensation.
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The Airbus A350XWB was also demonstrating its capabilities in the skies above Le Bourget.
Airbus A350 XWB —
The Airbus A350XWB was also demonstrating its capabilities in the skies above Le Bourget.
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The Airshow is also a chance for airlines to display some of their planes, facilities and staff. Here the cabin crew of the Russian airline Aeroflot salute as they walk through the airshow on its second day.
Aeroflot crew —
The Airshow is also a chance for airlines to display some of their planes, facilities and staff. Here the cabin crew of the Russian airline Aeroflot salute as they walk through the airshow on its second day.
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The Airbus A400M military transport plane, also known as "the Grizzly" is among the larger stars of the show. The aircraft was flying again after being grounded following a fatal crash in Spain in May.
'The Grizzly' —
The Airbus A400M military transport plane, also known as "the Grizzly" is among the larger stars of the show. The aircraft was flying again after being grounded following a fatal crash in Spain in May.
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French officials look on an armored military vehicle is unloaded from the Airbus A400M "Grizzly" transporter plane at the Paris Airshow.
Belly of the beast —
French officials look on an armored military vehicle is unloaded from the Airbus A400M "Grizzly" transporter plane at the Paris Airshow.
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Plane spotting at Le Bourget Airshow 2015
CNN  — 

The 2015 Le Bourget Airshow is underway near Paris, filling the skies with some of the world’s most impressive aircraft. The gallery above features highlights from the show, which is regarded as one of the aviation industry’s most prestigious events.