Airbus tests VSR700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea
Airbus has started testing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR700, Airbus’ autonomous unmanned aerial…
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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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Delta Air Lines welcomed the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo on March 23, 2022.…
Qatar Airways refutes Airbus $220 million contract breach claim
Qatar Airways refuted claims it owes Airbus $220 million in damages, according to legal files seen by Bloomberg. The…
Air Canada orders six Airbus A321XLR
Air Canada (ADH2) ordered six Airbus A321XLR extra-long-range aircraft as part of its network expansion strategy. 15 of…
Delta partners with Airbus to develop hydrogen-powered jet
Delta Air Lines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to collaborate on research and development…
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Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in…
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega upgrades to five-bladed heli; orders nine Airbus H145s
Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H145s from Airbus Helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Established…
Airbus, Spirit AeroSystems to develop wings for CityAirbus multicopter
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturers, for the…
Boeing vs Airbus: orders and deliveries February 2022 | Data
Both Airbus and Boeing have announced their orders and deliveries data for February 2022. But which company had…
Avianca confirms order for 88 new Airbus A320neo aircraft
Columbian flag carrier Avianca (AVHOQ) is aiming to significantly increase its fleet over the next decade. On March 9,…
Boeing stops purchase of titanium from Russia, Airbus continues to buy
Boeing has suspended purchasing titanium from Russian supplier VSMPO-AVISMA after Western governments placed sanctions on the nation following…
Airbus signs MOU with Australia’s Fortescue to study green hydrogen for aviation
Airbus and Australian company Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the…
Russia discusses nationalization of its Boeing, Airbus fleets: reports
The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has been in discussions with the country’s largest airlines regarding…
Airbus inaugurates new pilot training campus; 11 cadets hired by Volotea
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has inaugurated a new pilot…
Airbus suspends Russian support; deliberates options for engineering center
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that it is withdrawing parts and support services for all Russian airlines.The…
Etihad reduces losses, prepares for A350 start in Q2 2022
Etihad Airways reduced its losses in 2021, helped by its best-ever year for cargo, and said it expects…
Qatar Airways asks UK court to reinstate order of 50 A321neos: Reuters
Qatar Airways has asked the UK court to reinstate an order of 50 Airbus A321neo jets revoked by…
Qantas eyes further Omicron hit as COVID-19 losses mount
Australia’s Qantas Airlines has reported further losses as it continues to deal with pandemic lockdowns and setbacks from…