Paris air show organizers are giving the first indication of exactly how this year's event -- to start in about three weeks time -- stacks up against prior gatherings at Le Bourget. The exhibitor levels is slated to top 2,000 and exceed the 1,926 of 2005. A total of 42 countries will be represented, one more than at the prior Paris air show. In terms of aircraft numbers on site, that will actually go down. Right now, orgnizers expected about 180 of those, compared with 200 last time. But that's not actually bad news, organizers point out. Space that was being used by aircraft is now available to move some companies from a chalet, to having their own pavilion. Goodrich is one of the firms having taken advantage. In terms of total size, that hasn't changed -- it can't. Organizers point out that the existing geographical constraints leave no room for expansion. Nevertheless, there's a good workout to be had. Le Bourget has about 3 km of chalet lines. Those looking for a nice long walk, start out at the Catic chalet, representing Chinese companies at one end of Le Bourget, and stroll down to the Northrop Grumman location at the other end of the chalet line.
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