Airbus prepares pilot cadets for flight in four new Elixir training aircraft
A flight school in Europe, 100% owned by Airbus, has acquired the first of eight fuel efficient Elixir…
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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
Cathay Pacific switches from Boeing to Airbus with A350F freighter order
Cathay Pacific’s air freight division, Cathay Cargo, has announced an order for six next-generation Airbus A350F freighters. Cathay…
Airbus’ final three-month delivery push brings annual target within reach
Airbus has published its November 2023 delivery data, indicating that the planemaker is on track to reach its…
Ural Airlines pilots asked to resign after landing Airbus A320 in Russian field
The relatives of the two pilots that were forced to land an Airbus A320 passenger jet in a…
Lufthansa Group joins Airbus’ carbon-removal initiative
The Lufthansa Group has signed a contract with Airbus for the pre-purchase of verified and durable carbon-removal credits…
China Eastern Airbus A330 rattles violently after engine failure mid-air: video
A China Eastern flight was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine suffered damage midflight. …
Big bird meets the Big Apple: Etihad to fly the A380 to New York by April 2024
Etihad Airways confirmed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft on its Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)…
First Toulouse-built A321neo rolls out of the factory
The first A321neo aircraft to be assembled in Toulouse, France, has rolled off the final assembly line. The…
airBaltic launches contest to design livery for its 50th Airbus A220-300 jet
airBaltic is inviting members of the public to design the livery for its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft which…
Jet2 extends Airbus order with purchase of 12 more A320neo family aircraft
Jet2 has confirmed in its latest performance update that it has extended its existing deal with Airbus to…
Leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital places order for 60 A320neo family aircraft
Airbus has received an order for 60 A320neo family aircraft from leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital, the aircraft…
Emirates orders 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at Dubai Airshow
Emirates has ordered 15 Airbus A350-900 widebodies at the Dubai Airshow 2023. The order brings the airline’s total…
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s at Dubai Airshow
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow…
Emirates delays Airbus A350 order over engine dispute with Rolls-Royce
Emirates postponed the finalization of its order of between 35 and 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, citing concerns over…
Kuwait Airways seeks compensation from Airbus over delivery delays
Kuwait Airways is demanding compensation from Airbus in relation to delays in the delivery of commercial jets to…
EGYPTAIR signs second Dubai Airshow deal with order for 10 Airbus A350s
The North African carrier EGYPTAIR has completed its second agreement to acquire aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2023. Early…
Turkish Airlines eyes 355 aircraft in new Airbus order
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, is currently in discussions with Airbus to significantly expand its fleet…
ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy marches on with arrival of first A321neo
ITA Airways’ all-Airbus fleet strategy has continued with the arrival of the airline’s first A321neo. The all-blue aircraft…