Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF) (OTCPK:EADSY) emerged as the early frontrunner at the 2025 Paris Air Show, unveiling major aircraft orders from two Saudi Arabian buyers with a combined potential value of up to $17 billion,

Airbus bagged a $3.5 billion plane order from Saudi Arabia's AviLease on the opening day of the Paris Airshow on Monday, as a diplomatic dispute erupted over France's decision to shut down four Israeli stands for displaying deadly weapons.

Day one of Paris Air Show 2025 has opened with European juggernaut Airbus announcing the first big aircraft order of the aviation event.