Pakistani fighter Jet JF-17 ‘star attraction’ at Pairs air fair

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jet JF-17 Thunder witnessed hordes of aviation enthusiasts during 53rd Paris Air Show which concluded on 23 June at the Le Bourget Airport, Paris, the PAF said in a statement.
“Being a weekly holiday, the vast venue was filled with the excited spectators of all ages as the gates opened for the general public,” PAF said in a statement on Sunday adding that elegantly displayed alongside other aircraft and defense equipment “JF-17 Thunder remained the star attraction of the show.”
PAF said that the crowd was briefed about fighter jet’s operational capabilities and its sophisticated weaponry. 
Apart from the static display, the PAC manufactured aircraft also presented a farewell aerobatics performance.
“Participation of PAF contingent in the largest air show of the world has provided an excellent opportunity to showcase its cutting edge capabilities. “It has also given an opportunity to the potential buyers to assess its immense potential in the international market,” PAF statement read.
The JF-17 Thunder is a joint project of Pakistan and China and began over a decade ago. 
In February this year, the JF-17 Thunder received international attention after it shot down an Indian Air Force IAF MiG-21 during a military engagement.