Airbus secures order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from ACG
Airbus has secured an order for 75 Airbus A320neo family jets from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) – the…
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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
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Airlines will need 2.4 million new aviation workers by 2045, Airbus forecasts
The aviation industry will need 660,000 new pilots, 730,000 maintenance technicians and 1.05 million cabin crew over the…
Avolon buys 70 A330neo engines from Rolls-Royce following recent Airbus order
British manufacturer Rolls-Royce has secured an order from Avolon for 70 Trent 7000 engines, following the lessor’s recent…
Vietjet expands Collins partnership to support A320neo family operations
Vietjet Air has expanded its partnership with Collins Aerospace to support the carrier’s Airbus A320neo family aircraft operations.…
Airbus lands triple-digit aircraft order from Avolon
Airbus has secured a triple-digit order from Dublin-based lessor Avolon, comprising A330neo widebodies and A320neo family aircraft. On…
Airbus must target over 100 aircraft deliveries per month to hit 2026 goal
Airbus needs to target over 100 aircraft deliveries a month if the European manufacturer is to reach its…
Saudia Group gains momentum for ‘substantial’ aircraft order: Bloomberg
Saudia Group is moving closer to a “substantial” aircraft order, according to a company executive who spoke with…
NTSB report focuses on final 29 seconds before fatal NBC helicopter crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a preliminary report as part of its investigation into the…
British Airways A380 transformation includes world’s largest business class deck
British Airways has unveiled the details behind an extensive, fleet-wide Airbus A380 cabin transformation, including the introduction of…
Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers back new contracts
In a relief for both Airbus and Boeing, thousands of aviation industry workers have voted to back new…
Airbus asks certain A330neo operators to check for stray tools: Bloomberg
Airbus is asking certain A330neo operators to check their aircraft for stray tools, following an issue in September…
Malaysia Aviation Group moves to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering from Airbus
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering…
Up, up and away: Airbus A350F freighter takes to the skies in first-ever flight
Five years after first announcing the A350F concept to the world, Airbus’ new-generation large freighter has taken to…
Airbus sets date for first A350F flight with livestream access
Airbus has set the date for the first A350F cargo aircraft flight, promising a livestream broadcast to enable…
Airbus says A321neo setback is ‘quality issue not a safety issue’
Airbus has declared that a recently identified problem affecting A321neos is a “quality issue not a safety issue,”…
United Airlines receives Pratt & Whitney’s first GTF Advantage-powered aircraft
United Airlines has received the first commercial aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney’s new GTF Advantage engine, after…
Project Sunrise: What we know about Qantas’ new Sydney to NY non-stop service
Qantas has finally confirmed that its second Project Sunrise non-stop service will be between Sydney and New York,…