German government to buy three new Airbus A350 for €1.2 billion
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the acquisition of three new Airbus A350s on April 11,…
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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
Meet Guillaume Faury, the new pilot for Airbus
The current COO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, Guillaume Faury, is due to replace Tom Enders as Chief executive…
Airbus finds 2nd customer for newest A330neo version
Uganda Airlines has firmed up its order of two Airbus A330-800s, becoming the second customer of the newest…
US, EU threaten tariffs amid Airbus, Boeing dispute
U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional duties to be imposed on a list of EU-made products, including Airbus…
Etihad seeks $600M to finance new aircraft
After canceling orders of dozens of planes, Etihad Airways is now reportedly looking to raise $600 million to…
Airbus working on A320 software fix, Australian TSB says
Airbus is working on the A320 software update after Virgin Australia Regional Airlines’ close-call near Perth (Australia) in…
American Airlines introduces the new A321neo to its fleet
A major milestone took place on Tuesday, April 2nd as the US mega-carrier, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) introduced…
Tom Enders to receive €36.8 million upon leaving Airbus
As Chief executive of Airbus Tom Enders is due to give up his position on April 10, 2019,…
First mission for the French A330 “Phénix”
The A330 MRTT “Phénix” tanker aircraft was used for the first time in operation by the French Air…
Stored Wow Air jets riddle grounding by lessors
After two potential investors called off negotiations, Wow Air is now drafting a further restructuring plan, ought to…
Airbus secures massive order of 300 aircraft from China
Airbus and state-owned China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CASC) announced on March 25, 2019, the signing of an…
All Nippon Airways becomes the last new operator of the A380
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A380 on March 20, 2019, becoming the…
Starlux Airlines signs firm order for 17 A350XWB
Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus on March 19, 2019, for 17 widebody aircraft, comprising…
Airbus orderbook shrinks by 99 aircraft in February 2019
In February 2019, Airbus faced cancellations of 103 aircraft in its orderbook, while during the same month it…
British Airways resurrects more historic aircraft liveries
British Airways is celebrating centenary with a series of heritage liveries. Since February 2019, BA is rolling out…
A380 cancellation might cost Germany €600 million
German government is reportedly in talks with Airbus regarding the repayment of the €942 million development loan for…
Eurowings A319 diverts to Toulouse after crack in cockpit window
A Eurowings flight on its way to Vienna had to make an emergency landing on March 2, 2019,…
History hour: 50 years ago, the maiden flight of the Concorde
Half a century ago, one event marked the history of aviation forever. On Sunday, March 2, 1969, at…