MBDA recruits seasoned executive Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as new CEO
French defense firm MBDA has recruited the services of Jean-Brice Dumont from Airbus as its new CEO, a…
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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, Boeing and Embraer all in contention for new Ethiopian narrowbody order
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are all in contention for a new narrowbody order from Ethiopian Airlines, with a…
Marathon test flight will see Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR fly to MEL next week
Airbus is preparing for a marathon test flight next week with Qantas’ upcoming A350-1000ULR aircraft scheduled to fly…
Airbus and Boeing set to win Philippine Airlines orders at Farnborough: Reuters
Both Airbus and Boeing are set to win widebody orders from Philippine Airlines (PAL) at this year’s Farnborough…
Airbus workers in Spain go on strike until end of July
Airbus workers in Spain are now on strike until July 31, 2026. The industrial action was called by…
Canada’s first new-build CC-330 Husky tanker makes first flight
Canada’s first new-build CC-330 Husky tanker has completed its maiden flight from Airbus’ facility in Getafe, Spain, marking…
Half-time whistle: Airbus hits its stride on road to annual delivery goal
It’s half-time for Airbus, with the release of its latest commercial aircraft order and delivery figures providing a…
Turkish Airlines subsidiary AJet signs lease for five new Airbus A321neos
A Turkish Airlines Group subsidiary carrier has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for five brand new…
Airbus cuts passenger aircraft demand projection in latest 20-year forecast
Airbus has published its latest rolling 20-year Global Market Forecast (GMF) indicating a slight drop in demand for…
Airbus wins double-digit H125 helicopter order from US federal agency
Airbus has received a new order for H125 helicopters from US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine…
Airbus reignites hydrogen-electric engine ambitions with new joint venture
Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are ramping up efforts to develop a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine…
Syrian president plans to order eight Airbus aircraft as Macron visits country
During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said the country plans…
Avolon to buy 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered by Frontier Airlines
Lessor Avolon will purchase 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft ordered by Frontier Airlines, after its parent company Bohai Leasing…
Airbus becomes Brave1’s first Western partner in Ukraine defense deal
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brave1, Ukraine’s government-led defense technology coordinator, in what the…
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,…
Qatar Airways signs sale and leaseback agreement for three Airbus A350-1000s
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…