Airbus

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