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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
China Southern Airlines signs for 96 Airbus A320neo in deal worth over $12B
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has signed a deal with Airbus to buy 96 A320neo aircraft, just weeks after…
China Eastern Airlines places order for 100 Airbus A320neos
China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) has signed a contract for 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth $13 billion, according…
Airbus racks up orders for almost 300 A320neo aircraft from China’s top airlines
Three of China’s top airlines have placed orders for almost 300 new Airbus aircraft, a big boost for…
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy…
IAG adds to fleet by converting options for 14 Airbus A320neos
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, is boosting its fleet with new A320…
Azeri cargo airline Silk Way West signs for two Airbus A350 freighters
Cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order for two Airbus A350 freighters, part of expansion…
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The…
The A380 will be back in the summer of 2023, confirms Lufthansa
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will return to operation in the summer of 2023,…
A look at the new Emirates A380 premium economy at the Berlin ILA airshow
One of the most eagerly awaited announcements from major airline Emirates was the news of its premium economy…
Airbus H225 performs first helicopter flight with 100% SAF in both engines
An Airbus H225 has performed the first helicopter flight with both of its Safran’s Makila 2 engines run…
Airbus supports German Air Force to increase aircraft fleet sustainability
Airbus is working with the German Air Force to increase the sustainability of its aircraft fleet.The European aircraft…
Is Lufthansa preparing to bring back its A380s?
Is the Airbus A380 on the verge of a comeback at Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA)? New comments made by…
Airbus, Qantas team up to boost SAF industry in Australia
Airbus and Qantas are investing up to $200 million to boost the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in…
Turkish Airlines reportedly plans order for around 30 Airbus A220s
Turkish Airlines plans to order around 30 Airbus A220 aircraft for regional routes, according to a Turkish aviation…
Qatar Airways returns to profit helped by increasing traffic and cargo
Qatar Airways returned to profit in its last financial year, taking a greater share of the market for…
More screens, more data: How the pandemic is shaping in-flight entertainment
Two years of working from home has changed the way many of us use technology. Inflight entertainment companies…
EASA sees no evidence of A350 paint flaws posing safety risk: Reuters
In the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways, Europe’s aviation regulator has…