SAS places order for 40 Airbus A330 jets, the largest deal in its history
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced that it is placing a $10 billion order for 40 Airbus A330 widebody jets,…
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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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Qatar Airways has signed a purchase and leaseback agreement with Singapore’s BOC Aviation for three Airbus A350-1000 widebody…
European Investment Bank backs Airbus with record ‘full firepower’ loan
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed up to $3.4 billion (€3 billion) to Airbus, to turbocharge the…
Russian airlines weakened by sanctions operate with 19% of fleets grounded
Russian airlines weakened by international sanctions are currently operating with around 19% of their aircraft fleets grounded this…
Airbus lands $9.5 billion A330neo order from China Eastern Airlines
Airbus has landed a $9.5 billion order for A330neos from China Eastern Airlines, just three months after the…
Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese anti-submarine Eurodrone variant
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to study a Japanese anti-submarine warfare (ASW) version…
Airbus and Safran to buy Tikehau out of strategic supplier Aubert & Duval
Airbus and Safran have signed a binding agreement to buy out Tikehau Capital’s stake in Aubert & Duval,…
EASA demands 16 Airbus A380s urgently inspected over wing spar cracks
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has demanded that 16 Airbus A380 aircraft are urgently inspected, including five…
American Airlines bets on more premium seating with narrowbody retrofit
According to American Airlines, from this summer the Fort-Worth based carrier will offer more premium seats than its…
Airbus delivers first H135 for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program
Airbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, to support training the…
Top 10 biggest passenger planes in the world in 2026
The world’s biggest passenger planes are decreasing in number as the industry shifts toward more nimble The world’s…
Qantas selects London-Heathrow for A350-1000ULR Project Sunrise launch
Qantas has selected London as the destination to launch its first Project Sunrise flight using a custom-built ultra-endurance…
Airbus opens 10th A320 final assembly line at repurposed Toulouse A380 facility
Airbus has opened its 10th A320 family final assembly line (FAL) at the repurposed Toulouse facility where the…
KLM names first A350 after Rembrandt painting starting new aircraft naming theme
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has named its first Airbus A350 after Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn’s painting masterpiece ‘The…
Airbus partners with Ukrainian drone maker SkyFall on air defense
Airbus Defence and Space and Ukrainian drone manufacturer SkyFall signed a memorandum of understanding at the ILA Berlin Air Show on June 12, 2026,…
Spanish industry forms up behind Airbus-led Team Gen 6
Eight German aerospace and defense companies signed the Team Gen 6 strategic positioning paper at the ILA Berlin…
Airbus, Alta Ares team to integrate European counter-drone systems
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alta Ares, a French defense technology company…
American Airlines in talks with Boeing and Airbus over new widebody order
American Airlines is in contacted with both Boeing and Airbus over a possible new widebody aircraft order as…