Cutting-edge technology. Sleek, ultra-modern buildings. The capital's second hub is on a fast track to the future. In the run up to the 2024 Olympics, and with the prospect of 33 million visitors in 2020 alone, Orly has its work cut out for it.

Less than 12 kms from Paris, and with strict flight curfews, the challenges to transform the airport-from rebuilding its two runways to linking the airport to Paris by metro-are as great as its dramatic renovation plans. Prepare for takeoff.