Royal duel: which of A380 or B747 fly more passengers nowadays?
When the coronavirus crisis hit the aviation industry with low demand, the widebodies were the first aircraft to…
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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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Singapore Airlines unveils Airbus A380 restaurant experience
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) found a new and curious way to utilize the Airbus A380, as the airline…
British Airways flight forced to land over burning smell in cabin
A British Airways plane flying from the United Kingdom to Italy had to make an emergency landing at…
Singapore Airlines introduces world’s longest flight to JFK
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) announced that it would once again return to New York’s John F. Kennedy International…
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There is no doubt that the lucrativeness of routes between India and the United Kingdom is ever-increasing. While…
How much do you know about Airbus A380 [Quiz]
Featuring a wingspan longer than Wright Brothers’ first flight, Airbus’ wide-body double-decker A380 is the largest passenger aircraft…
IAI and Airbus to monitor Mediterranean with drones
Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS) were awarded a contract to use…
Airbus unveils new training and light combat aircraft for Spain
Airbus Defense & Space revealed a new tailor-made project for Spain, the Airbus Future Jet Trainer (AFJT). It…
Which of A380 or B747 fly more passengers nowadays?
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How much has Airbus A380 depreciated?
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Lessor delivers Scandinavian Airlines first of three A321LR jets
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) took delivery of the first of three Airbus A321LR under a long-term lease agreement with…
Downturn in flight demand results in sharp drop of engine value?
The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA), an aviation consultancy company, announced that reduced demand for air travel related…
SKY express orders four Airbus A320neo
The Greek airline SKY express becomes a new Airbus client by placing a firm order for four A320neo…
Airbus to modernize Australian A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus announced that it was awarded two contracts to develop and modernize the communication systems for the A330…
Peach received its first Airbus A320neo
At the end of September, the first Airbus A320neo for low-cost Japanese airline Peach was delivered. The current…
Airbus delivers A400M military plane to Luxembourg Armed Forces
Luxembourg Armed Forces took delivery of its Airbus A400M military aircraft after a 3 hour-long ferry flight from…
When automation fails: remembering Qantas flight 72
On this day 12 years ago, a software failure onboard a Qantas Airways Airbus A330 (registered as VH-QPA)…