First ever SWISS Airbus A350 lands at new Zurich home after leaving Toulouse
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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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Airbus and Air India have opened a new pilot training center in Gurugram, Haryana, India. This facility aims…
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An Airbus A380 formally operated by Hi Fly and stored for five years has found a new owner…
Airbus to open second A320 assembly line in Mobile, Alabama in October 2025
Airbus has announced that it will open its second A320 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama, in October…
Mystery surrounds recently stored Airbus A380 being readied to enter service
An Airbus A380-800 that was one of the first superjumbos to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines…
Air Niugini’s first Airbus A220 begins 4-day journey from Mirabel to new home
The first Airbus A220 to join the Air Niugini fleet has begun its four-day journey from Mirabel, Canada,…
Boeing posts best deliveries since 2018 but still trails Airbus in August 2025
Boeing delivered 57 aircraft in August 2025, marking its best August performance since 2018, but the US manufacturer…