Per CBSMarketwatch article; Buckle up: the U.S. is back in Paris. ``The show, which runs from Monday through June 19, has attracted more exhibitors this year than last time around. And despite the high cost of attending and flying to France aircraft that are still in the testing phase, 1,870 exhibitors have signed up this year versus 1,703 in 2003, according to organizer Louis Le Portz.

``To house the record number of participants, 2,000 square meters of additional covered space has been rented, including a new exhibit hall for Europe`s small- and medium-sized enterprises.``

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Looks like a nice crowd going.