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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
Airbus sees leap in half-year orders thanks to Indian airlines at Paris Air Show
The Paris Air Show in 2023 was an undeniable success for Airbus with more that 800 orders for…
Canada orders 9 A330 MRTT aircraft from Airbus to replace Polaris fleet
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract worth CAD 3 billion (€2.1 billion)…
Airbus looking to create aircraft manufacturing executive position: report
Airbus is currently looking at creating a separate executive position within the company to focus on the aircraft…
P&W says ‘significant’ number of A320neo family engines will have to be removed
Pratt & Whitney’s parent company, RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies), has revealed that a significant number of engines powering…
Etihad Airways Airbus A380 returns to service with flight to Heathrow: video
Etihad Airways has returned its Airbus A380 aircraft to service after more than three years of the type…
First two of 16 Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungarian Defense Forces
The Hungarian Defense Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The H225Ms…
EASA’s fuel tank safety requirements could compromise A321XLR range
Requirements outlined by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) could compromise the range of the yet-to-be-certified Airbus…
Cyprus Airways welcomes two new Airbus A220 aircraft to its fleet
Cyprus Airways, the island’s flag carrier, has welcomed two new Airbus A220 aircraft to its fleet in a…
Passenger demands pilot aborts takeoff after forgetting his bag in the terminal
A passenger demanded that the pilot of a flight departing from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) in Thailand abort…
Air India finalizes LEAP engines deal to power new Airbus and Boeing fleet
Air India and CFM International have recently inked an agreement finalizing the purchase of over 800 LEAP engines…
Air India begins training pilots and cabin crew for Airbus A350
Air India is preparing to introduce the Airbus A350 into its operations later this year and has already…
Avianca Airlines reconfigures interior of 104 Airbus A320s in under two years
The Colombian flag-carrier Avianca Airlines has completed the colossal task of reconfiguring the interior of 104 Airbus A320…
AirAsia’s cargo unit Teleport introduces first Airbus A321P2F
AirAsia’s cargo and logistics unit, Teleport, introduced its first Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft. The aircraft was introduced…
Delta Air Lines firms up order for 12 Airbus A220-300s
Delta Air Lines has announced that it finalized an agreement with Airbus, firming up 12 options for the…
LATAM Airbus A321 skids off runway in Florianópolis, Brazil: video
A LATAM Airlines Airbus A321 slid off the runway at Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN), Florianópolis, Brazil during…
Airbus bests Boeing in Orders and Deliveries for H1 2023
Airbus has bested Boeing in terms of orders and deliveries in H1 2023, particularly after contrasting experiences for…
Stuck Emirates Airbus A380 paralyzes air traffic at London-Gatwick Airport
An Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft became stuck on the runway at London-Gatwick Airport (LGW), temporarily paralyzing traffic. The incident…