There is a lot going on in the world of travel this week. If I could choose to be anywhere, it would be The Paris Air Show. The business being done always puts a buzz in the air of any trade show. I can only imagine the energy surrounding a show attended by the industry leaders of aviation. Yesterday, it was announced that Airbus and Boeing signed more than $26 billion in orders to kick off the show — not too bad of a start! My colleagues have attended the show in the past and say how amazing it is in all its grandeur and elegance, something the French do well. Images on the website capture many of the aircrafts on display. High on my list of must-see’s would be Boeing’s new 747-8 aircraft. I saw some of the first prototypes on the factory floor when I had the privilege of visiting the Boeing factory, a must-see for any aviation fan. The 747 is my favorite. The new technology put into this aircraft will be sure to satisfy the many fliers who love this special plane. Check out some images of the aircraft in flight: 747-8 slideshow. This year I will check the news and photos online. Perhaps next year I will make the trip to the Paris Le Bourget and see the excitement myself! — Alex Young, vice president and associate publisher