SPA —Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources showcased its aerospace vision at the Paris Air Show 2025. The pavilion, opened on June 18 by Deputy Minister Abdulaziz bin Majed Al-Ahmadi and attended by Military Industries Governor Ahmed Al-Ohali, highlighted the National Aviation Manufacturing Strategy. The Ministry of Industry Paris Air Show presence marks a pivotal moment in positioning the Kingdom within the global aerospace sector.
Foreign Investment Incentives and Localization Goals
The exhibit presented clear incentives and enablers to attract foreign investors. It emphasized industrial and investment opportunities within the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. These initiatives support localization of key aerospace industries and reflect Vision 2030’s goal to build a diverse, sustainable economy.
Saudi–French Roundtable Deepens Bilateral Aerospace Ties
A key event was the Saudi–French roundtable, which gathered over 65 senior executives and government officials. Attendees included leaders from major French aviation firms, civil safety regulators, and airport service providers. The Saudi delegation presented the national aerospace strategy, its priorities, and its role in making Saudi Arabia a regional and global aviation hub.
Additionally, the delegation visited Airbus’s Toulouse plant to explore advanced production technologies. This visit also examined potential areas for industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Held from June 16 to 22, the Paris Air Show 2025 hosts over 2,500 exhibitors from 46 countries. It features more than 150 aircraft and includes daily aerial demonstrations. About 300 startups from 21 countries also present their innovations at the event.
Saudi Arabia’s presence signals its growing ambition. It shows a strong commitment to aerospace localization, industrial transformation, and deeper Saudi–French cooperation under Vision 2030.
The Saudi Standard’s View: From Tarmac to Takeoff—Saudi’s Aerospace Playbook
Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Paris Air Show 2025 is more than a display of interest. It represents a shift in national industrial policy. By linking the National Aviation Manufacturing Strategy with MODON’s high-tech zones, the Kingdom signals its intent to join the global aerospace supply chain.
This pivot—from importing aircraft to co-developing and producing them—is a notable step. Meetings with Airbus and Franco–Saudi roundtables underscore this evolution. Saudi policymakers are no longer just buyers. They are building frameworks for capability, innovation, and long-term self-reliance.
These efforts align with Vision 2030. Aviation is no longer just a sector of interest. It is fast becoming a core part of Saudi Arabia’s future economic sovereignty.
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