CFM lawsuit says ‘falsely documented’ parts went into 68 jet engines
A lawsuit against a UK supplier by CFM International says 68 jet engines were found to be fitted…
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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
France’s Macron confirms Biman Bangladesh commits to order Airbus A350 aircraft
French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that Biman Bangladesh is ordering 10 Airbus A350 aircraft after a meeting…
Air New Zealand’s final plane in teal blue livery painted black and white: video
Air New Zealand’s last aircraft painted in the old teal blue livery has been transformed into the iconic…
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, easyJet and partners set up Hydrogen in Aviation alliance
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, easyJet, GKN Aerospace, Bristol Airport and Danish renewable energy firm Ørsted have formed the Hydrogen in…
Airbus and Air France discuss joint venture to maintain Airbus A350 aircraft
Airbus and Air France are currently negotiating the establishment of a joint venture (JV) to maintain the global…
British Airways raises cash in SLB transaction with two B787s and A350s
British Airways has sold four of its wide-body aircraft to Griffin Global Asset Management and will leaseback the…
EASA warns of storage-related battery drain on all Airbus aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing a storage-related battery problem…
Teen found in Volaris plane’s landing gear after jumping airport fence: video
A teenager was caught hiding in the landing gear of an Airbus at Mexico City International Airport (MEX)…
All eight Lufthansa Airbus A380s will return to service by 2025
Lufthansa confirmed that it will return its fleet of Airbus A380s to active service in the next couple…
Airbus will equip A321XLR fuselages in Hamburg, Germany
Airbus announced that it has opened a special facility for the A321XLR in Hamburg, Germany.According to the planemaker’s…
EASA is addressing potential Airbus A330/A340 landing gear collapses
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has acted upon being notified of irregularities in quality of manufacturing…
China Airlines eyes either Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X to replace 777-300ERs
Taiwan-based China Airlines is eyeing its next aircraft order, with the airline looking to replace its Boeing 777-300ER…
Pilot captures ‘horrible’ turbulence on video, gives advice on how to not panic
An off-duty pilot captured what he called “one of the worst” cases of turbulence on video while on…
ITA Airways takes delivery of first all-blue Airbus A220
ITA Airways took delivery of its first all-blue Airbus A220, an outlier in its current fleet of A220-300s.The…
Qantas details Airbus A380 retirement plans with new order
Qantas has detailed retirement plans for its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, alongside a new order for more…
Air New Zealand orders two Airbus A321neo, ATR 72-600s due to ‘high demand’
Air New Zealand has announced an order for two Airbus A321neo and two ATR 72-600 aircraft, citing high…
IndiGo fleet growth continues with arrival of 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft in 2023
India’s largest airline IndiGo has secured the service of 10 Airbus A320neo aircraft from BOC Aviation. The airline’s…
Kuwait Airways progressing steadily toward profitability
Kuwait Airways said that it is progressing steadily towards profitability, with the company cutting its losses in half…