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Jets without pilots and everything you need to know about the Paris Air Show 2019

Jets without pilots and everything you need to know about the Paris Air Show 2019

The Paris Air Show, currently in its 53rd year, is likely to attract around 400,000 people and 2,000 companies from 590 countries.

Jets without pilots and everything you need to know about the Paris Air Show 2019

Many major firms in the aviation sector have talked about unveiling autonomous jets and even an “air taxi” to attract investors including Airbus.

Many major firms in the aviation sector have talked about unveiling autonomous jets and even an “air taxi” to attract investors including Airbus.

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Airbus has joined the league and has claimed that it already has the technology to fly passenger planes without pilots, and seems like it is winning over investors. While the company is still far away to manufacture a battery-operated jumbo jet.

Airbus has joined the league and has claimed that it already has the technology to fly passenger planes without pilots, and seems like it is winning over investors. While the company is still far away to manufacture a battery-operated jumbo jet.

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Many European companies are likely to exhibit sixth generation fighter concepts. These fighter jets are unlikely to be detected in the current radar system used by many countries.

Many European companies are likely to exhibit sixth generation fighter concepts. These fighter jets are unlikely to be detected in the current radar system used by many countries.

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Israel is likely to display the next-gen drones that are reportedly capable of providing enhanced surveillance for ground forces as small as brigades and division and also for naval squadrons

Israel is likely to display the next-gen drones that are reportedly capable of providing enhanced surveillance for ground forces as small as brigades and division and also for naval squadrons

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More than 4,600 jets have been purchased on the first day of the show but have not yet been delivered to the buyer India’s Light Combat Aircraft isn’t participating in the show, while Pakistan’s JF-17 thunder is.

More than 4,600 jets have been purchased on the first day of the show but have not yet been delivered to the buyer India’s Light Combat Aircraft isn’t participating in the show, while Pakistan’s JF-17 thunder is.

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The rivalry between European manufacturer Airbus with Boeing is getting fierce this year with Boeing finding it difficult to stretch, amid the crisis surrounding its premier jet, the 737 MAX. Airbus was able to bag $13 billion worth a deal for its new jets whereas Boeing Co. recorded zero.

The rivalry between European manufacturer Airbus with Boeing is getting fierce this year with Boeing finding it difficult to stretch, amid the crisis surrounding its premier jet, the 737 MAX. Airbus was able to bag $13 billion worth a deal for its new jets whereas Boeing Co. recorded zero.

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Airbus SE cleaned up on the first day of the 2019 Paris Air Show, locking in $13 billion in orders for new jets to zero for Boeing Co.

Airbus SE cleaned up on the first day of the 2019 Paris Air Show, locking in $13 billion in orders for new jets to zero for Boeing Co.

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Airbus kicked off participation at the Paris Air Show with much more enthusiasm, announcing the launch of a new one-aisle jet - the A321XLR - which will be able to make nonstop flights of up to 8,700 kilometers (about 5,400 miles). This is 15% longer than the firm's other models.

Airbus kicked off participation at the Paris Air Show with much more enthusiasm, announcing the launch of a new one-aisle jet - the A321XLR - which will be able to make nonstop flights of up to 8,700 kilometers (about 5,400 miles). This is 15% longer than the firm

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During the event, Boeing reportedly signed with GECAS (Capital Aviation Services) a deal to sell 10, 737 cargo jets. Airbus too signed a contract to sell four units of that jet to Lebanon's Middle East Airlines, which will be the first to use it, starting next year.

During the event, Boeing reportedly signed with GECAS (Capital Aviation Services) a deal to sell 10, 737 cargo jets. Airbus too signed a contract to sell four units of that jet to Lebanon

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The second deal was a sale by Airbus to Virgin Atlantic of eight A330-900's, with an option to purchase six more, a contract which - if fully realised - would be worth $4.2 billion.

The second deal was a sale by Airbus to Virgin Atlantic of eight A330-900

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Meanwhile, Brazil's Embraer signed a deal with United Airlines to sell 20 of its short-distance E175 jets (seating 70 people) and an option for 19 more, a deal valued at $1.9 billion.

Meanwhile, Brazil

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