Day One - The Big News

It seems unfair to call the first day's events big news. Because it isn't so much what happened at Paris on the first day, but what happened before Paris. It's an interesting reflection of a rapidly evolving industry. Read our report.

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Cessna Announces $500 Million Order
New Jersey-based Executive Jet picks up a bunch of Cessna CitationX business jets and even more Excel widebodies. Cessna undoubtedly feels this is a very nice way to start the show.

Finnair Orders Airbus
Okay, so the order came in before the Air Show. Call us thorough. Truth is, we'll be reporting this and other pre-Paris orders during the week of Paris coverage. Don't want to leave you out on all the good news.

Boeing Defends Their European Position
Boeing executives took the opportunity of having the world's press assembled to share their position on Europe, Airbus and their proposed merger with McDonnell Douglas.

Airbus Not Taking A
Casual Position On Boeing
Never known for being a quiet sort of guy, Airbus managing director Jean Pierson launched a few direct attacks on Boeing. Gee, you'd think these two companies competed with each other or something.

Briefs At Paris

Allied Signal To Announce $550 Million
We'll be reporting the largesse of Allied Signal orders in tomorrow's Paris Daily coverage.

Russia In Talks To Partner On A3XX
As a result of meetings with Airbus last Friday, the Russian Minister of Economy, Yakov Urinson, announced today that Russia will produce the landing gear and wings for the Airbus A3XX. Word is, a consortium of Russian aerospace companies may be created specifically for the project.

Embraer Waits On Big Order from AMR Eagle
Embraer is speaking tentatively about the AMR Eagle 67-plane order expected within the next few days. The order for Embraer EMB-145 regional 50-passenger jets is expected by the end of the week. Of course, Canadair is hoping that they will have the order to announce. Stay tuned.