Finnair grounds eight Airbus A321s over seat cover fire safety concerns
Finnair has been forced to ground eight Airbus A321 aircraft after the airline was alerted to safety concerns…
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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
American Airlines welcomes first US-based Airbus A321XLR, confirms first route
The first US-based Airbus A321XLR has landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to join the American…
Airbus predicts global freighter fleet to grow 45% to 3,420 jets over 20 years
Airbus has forecasted that the global fleet of dedicated freighters is expected to increase by 45% to reach…
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales unite to form satellite and space powerhouse alliance
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have cemented their intention to form a satellite and space powerhouse alliance with the…
Airbus opens second A320 family narrowbody final assembly line in Tianjin, China
Airbus has opened a second final assembly line (FAL) in Tianjin, a port city in northern China, for the…
France to order four Airbus A400Ms amid shift toward multirole operations
France intends to order four additional Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft as the French Air and Space Force…
The Airbus long-hauler: The top 10 longest A350 passenger routes in 2025
The Airbus A350 twin-engine passenger jet has become a modern-day success story. So far, the type is operated…
IndiGo finalizes order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900s, bringing total to 60
IndiGo has finalized a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, converting a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June 2025 into a binding agreement.…
Germany expands Eurofighter Typhoon fleet with order for 20 jets from Airbus
Germany has signed a contract with Airbus for 20 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft as part of its effort…
Inside Airbus Asia Training Center: Meeting APAC’s pilot training demand
At present, growth in the global aviation industry is being spearheaded by the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. According…
Saudi-based flynas welcomes 60th new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet
The Saudi Arabia-based low-cost carrier flynas has welcomed the 60th new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its expanding fleet.…
First ever SWISS Airbus A350 lands at new Zurich home after leaving Toulouse
The first ever Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Airbus A350 has arrived at its new home at Zurich Airport (ZRH)…
Airbus and Turgis Gaillard join forces on Foudre long-range launcher
Turgis Gaillard has signed a cooperation agreement with Airbus Defence and Space to integrate Airbus’s European Fire Control…
Airbus nears annual delivery goal with 507 jets handed over by September 2025
Airbus’ third-quarter performance in 2025 shows strong growth in aircraft deliveries, keeping the company on track for its…
Ireland completes €300 million Airbus C295 program with third aircraft delivery
The Irish Air Corps received its third and last Airbus C295 aircraft at Casement Aerodrome on October 7,…
Airbus A320 surpasses Boeing 737 as most delivered commercial aircraft ever
The Airbus A320 has surpassed the Boeing 737 as the most delivered commercial aircraft in history upon Saudi…
Another stored A380 takes to the skies to become an Airbus testbed aircraft
There was a recent flurry of interest caused by a stored Airbus A380 superjumbo taking to the skies…
New Airbus final assembly line to build first H125 helicopters in India
A new Airbus Final Assembly Line (FAL) will be established in India to build H125 helicopters in collaboration…