Paris Air Show

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/paris-air-show

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Paris Air Show?Exceeded 125,000 square meters
2. What is the location?Paris-Le Bourget Airport, France
3. What is the organizing body?Groupement des industries françaises aéronautiques et spatiales (GIFAS)
4. Why does the Paris Air Show happen in odd-numbered years?The show was set to happen every two years after World II, and it keeps that pattern by taking place in odd-numbered years.
5. How many countries and exhibitors were at the 2019 Paris Air Show?In 2019, 2,453 exhibitors from 49 countries showed their newest aircraft and technology.

Aerospace Industry: A global sector encompassing the design, manufacturing, and operation of aircraft and spacecraft.
Trade Fair: A large exhibition where companies in a specific industry showcase their products and services to potential buyers and partners.
Exhibitors: Companies, organizations, or individuals who rent space at an exhibition to display and promote their offerings.
Sustainable Aviation: Efforts and technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of air travel, such as using alternative fuels and more efficient aircraft designs.