Sun PhuQuoc Airways sets out arrival timeline of ex-American Airlines A330s
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has set out the timeline for the arrival of eight former American Airlines Airbus A330-200…
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Airbus is a European multinational aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells civil and military aeronautical products worldwide. The company produces commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites, and launch vehicles. Airbus also provides comprehensive services, including training, maintenance, and data analytics. As one of the largest aerospace manufacturers globally, Airbus plays a crucial role in the aviation and defense industries.
Key Facts
- Type: Publicly traded company
- Industry: Aerospace, Defense
- Founded: December 18, 1970; 53 years ago in Blagnac, France
- Founders: Government initiative by France, Germany, and the UK
- Headquarters: Leiden, Netherlands
- Key People: Guillaume Faury (CEO), René Obermann (Chairman)
- Products: Commercial aircraft, military aircraft, helicopters, satellites, launch vehicles
- Services: Training, maintenance, data analytics
- Revenue: €78.9 billion (2023)
- Number of employees: 131,300 (2023)
- Website: https://www.airbus.com
Airbus deliveries slide backwards in July, total remains ahead of 2025
Airbus lost some of the momentum it has recently been building on commercial aircraft deliveries during July 2026,…
Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight
The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later…
Airbus profits surge 126% thanks to strong deliveries in second quarter
Airbus profits surged by 126% in the three months leading to June 30, 2026, thanks to strong aircraft…
What are Airbus’ plans for the next stage of wing evolution?
At Farnborough Airshow 2026, Airbus unveiled detailed plans for the next stage of wing evolution as key staff…
Airbus puts Qantas’ A350-1000ULR through its paces as it finishes 24-hour flight
Airbus has completed a 24-hour long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft after landing back in Toulouse…
Airbus launches new UK helicopter academy to train pilots, engineers and execs
Airbus has launched a new helicopter academy in the UK, providing a hub for rotary wing technical training…
Airbus moves ahead with LEIA program to electrify non-propulsive aircraft system
Airbus selected Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to report on the successful progression of its efforts to electrify several…
Airbus begins first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft
Airbus has set out on the first long-endurance test flight of Qantas’ A350-1000ULR aircraft, travelling non-stop from Toulouse-Blagnac…
BermudAir becomes newest Airbus A220 customer with order for 10 aircraft
BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has placed an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft, marking its first-ever order with Airbus. …
Airbus’s U030 Flexrotor begins maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic
Airbus Helicopters’ U030 Flexrotor, an uncrewed aerial system built for tactical surveillance, has officially begun operations in the…
Farnborough Airshow live: Day three kicks off hoping to beat Tuesday’s 82 orders
Day three of Farnborough Airshow 2026 kicks off looking to surpass Tuesday’s 82 firm aircraft orders split between…
Philippine Airlines orders nine more Airbus A350-1000s at Farnborough 2026
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for nine additional A350-1000 aircraft, along…
Riyadh Air firms up order for six more Airbus A350-1000s at Farnborough 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new premium international carrier, has firmed up an order for six additional Airbus A350-1000…
Air China orders 15 A350-900s with additional 40 A320neos for Shenzhen Airlines
Air China has informed the Shanghai Stock Exchange of the purchase of 15 A350-900 widebodies, with an additional…
MBDA recruits seasoned executive Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as new CEO
French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a…
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all in contention for new Ethiopian narrowbody order
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are all in contention for a new narrowbody order from Ethiopian Airlines, with a…
Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL next week
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight next week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly…