Safran delivers first A320neo propulsion systems made in China
Safran Nacelles has delivered the first LEAP 1-A propulsion systems, namely engines and nacelles, to Airbus from its…
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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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The national flag carrier of Algeria, Air Algérie, and Airbus have announced an agreement for the plane manufacturer…
Airbus delivers first aircraft from Alabama facility to non-US customer
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris has become the first non-United States airline to take delivery of an aircraft, an…
Airbus unveils futuristic Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+
Airbus presented its ideas for what it calls the “Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+” during a virtual press conference…
Cathay Pacific to add Boeing 777X-8Fs to fleet with potential new order: report
Cathay Pacific is reportedly nearing an order for up to six Boeing 777-8Fs, a dedicated freighter aircraft belonging…
EASA looks to address a potential fuel tank ignition on all Airbus A320 aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that looks into a potential ignition…
Analysts and Airbus at odds over Airbus A220-500 launch date
Analysts and Airbus appear to be at odds over whether the manufacturer will launch the A220-500, a stretched…
AirAsia X seeks $10.8 million investment to reactive unused Airbus A330s
AirAsia X is seeking investment of $10.8 million which will primarily be used for the “reactivation and maintenance”…
Is Lion Air looking to order the Airbus A220?
A photo of a brochure and passenger safety card featuring a Lion Air-branded Airbus A220 have been shared on social…
Could Israel’s all-Boeing El Al order Airbus aircraft?
The national carrier of Israel El Al Airlines has hinted that it is potentially looking to add Airbus…
VietJet aims to add three more Airbus A330 aircraft to fleet
Vietnam-based low-cost carrier VietJet is set to continue growing its international network by adding additional Airbus A330 aircraft…
Lufthansa Technick unveils government cabin layout for ACJ TwoTwenty
Lufthansa Technick, a Lufthansa Group company, has unveiled a governmental cabin layout for the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ)…
Lufthansa receives its 600th Airbus aircraft, complete with special livery
Lufthansa Group has taken delivery of its 600th Airbus aircraft, an A321neo, complete with a special livery to…
New RAF Atlas transport aircraft capable of lifting 37-ton payload arrives in UK
The United Kingdom’s newest Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas transport aircraft has landed at the Brize Norton station…
Lufthansa adds four additional pre-owned Airbus A350-900s to its fleet
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will add four additional Airbus passenger jets to its fleet. Details of…
Airbus takes airBaltic‘s A220 on a demo tour in Southeast Asia
Airbus has taken one of airBaltic’s A220 aircraft on a demonstration tour in Southeast Asia, with the aircraft…
Manufacturing defect prompts FAA to issue AD for LEAP 1-A engine used on A320neo
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (AD) relating to all CFM International LEAP…
easyJet sees surge in revenue with ‘strong booking momentum into summer’
The low-cost carrier easyJet has posted encouraging financial results as the airline hopes to return to pre-pandemic levels…