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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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Rolls-Royce has been one of the well-established names in commercial aviation, as its engines have powered many iconic…
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Airbus to make Beluga XL transatlantic, retire old Belugas
Airbus is going to retire A300-600ST transporters as Beluga XL versions arrive, while seeking ETOPS approval to make…
Flight AF447 Rio-Paris: Air France, Airbus to face trial?
After ten years of investigation into the crash of flight AF447 from Rio to Paris, which killed 228…