Chinese arms on show in Paris

BEIJING, June 16 -- A series of China-made planes and missiles have gone on display at this year's Paris Air Show.

China's latest jet trainer, L-15, is one of the most eye-catching China- made exhibit being displayed at the 48th Paris Air Show. (Photo Source:  CRIENGLISH.com)

The air show comes amid tough times for the recession-hit airline industry and in light of unanswered questions over the crashed Air France jetliner.

China's latest L-15 jet trainer and air-to-air missiles are among the exhibits displayed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the country's major airline manufacturer.

The air show comes amid tough times for the recession-hit airline industry and in light of unanswered questions over the crashed Air France jetliner.Source: CRIENGLISH.com)

The 48th Paris Air Show opened Monday at Le Bourget Airport, north of Paris. It will last until Sunday. The century-old exhibition is one of the most influential air shows in the world.