SHOW GOES ON

Saudis sign deals for over 100 planes as Paris Air Show opens

The exhibition featuring many of the top aviation and defense contractors took off against a somber backdrop after last week’s Air India crash

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ATR 72-600 aircraft performing an exhibition flight demonstration during the International Paris Air Show

AviLease has signed a deal for up to 77 Airbus planes, announced as the Paris Air Show opened at Le Bourget on Monday.

The global aircraft lessor backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund signed up for an initial...