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Paris Air Show 2015

  • Gizmag joins the crowds at the 51st Paris International Air Show
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    In pictures: Paris Air Show 2015
    The 51st edition of the Paris Air Show got off to a rather gloomy start, with a gray sky threatening to spoil all the static and in-the-air fun. Thankfully, the rain never appeared and Gizmag joined spirited show-goers for a gawk at some splendid show spectacles.
  • The Airbus H160 being taken on its first flight, at Le Bourget Airport outside of Paris
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    Airbus H160 helicopter makes its first flight
    Airbus Helicopters' new H160 was introduced at the Heli-Expo trade show back in March, but its first flight took place on June 13th and was announced this week at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft is reportedly both cleaner-running and quieter than its stablemates.
  • A full scale static mock up of the E-Fan 2.0 electric pilot training aircraft on display at the Paris Air Show
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    E-Fan 2.0 makes podium appearance at Le Bourget
    When we first covered the news of the E-Fan's first public flight, Airbus was only showing an artist's impression of what the production electric aircraft could look like. But this year the company had a full-sized version on display at the 51st Paris Air Show.
  • A rendering of one possible design for the X6
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    Airbus announces X6 heavy-lift helicopter concept at Paris Airshow
    Airbus Helicopters has just announced the launch of the concept phase of its planned X6 heavy-lift helicopter. Over the next two years, the company will be seeking input from corporate customers and evaluating different designs.
  • It looks more likely than ever that we'll see the Malloy Aeronautics Hoverbike take to the skies
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    Malloy Aeronautics is developing its Hoverbike for the US Department of Defense
    Malloy Aeronautics has been busy in the last 10 months, today announcing a partnership with a Maryland-based military research firm to develop its Hoverbike vehicle for the US Department of Defense. Gizmag caught up with the Hoverbike team at the 2015 Paris Air Show.