Airbus H160M “Guépard” to enter service two years early
Ahead of the Paris Air Show, a life-size mockup of Airbus Helicopters military version of the H160 was…
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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
Authorities suspend Avianca Brasil operations
Avianca Brasil operations were suspended by the ANAC, the Brazilian authority for civil aviation, “as a precautionary measure”.All…
Airbus and SAS join forces to explore hybrid aircraft solutions
Airbus has signed a research agreement with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to cooperate on hybrid and electric aircraft and…
Airbus to extend A220 family range
Three years after entering service, A220 Family aircraft (previously Bombardier C Series) will now be offering increased range…
Airbus: JAL’s A350XWB makes maiden flight
An Airbus A350-900, destined for Japan Airlines (JAL) fleet, has completed its maiden flight. The aircraft is the…
First A330neo delivered in the Americas
Six months after Airbus delivered the first A330neo to its launch customer, the brand new airliner has now…
Delta’s first A330 makes maiden flight
Delta Air Lines’ initial A330-900 – the longer-fuselage version of Airbus‘ A330neo jetliner – performed its first flight…
Air France A340 makes emergency landing in Iran
An Airbus A340 operated by Joon, a subsidiary of Air France, has encountered a problem while flying over…
Scrapping of first A380s has begun
The scrapping of two A380s stocked at Tarbes Lourdes airport has begun. A photo published on Twitter on April…
Lion Air to receive its first A330neo in coming weeks
The first A330neo for Lion Air Group has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France,…
JAL’s shiny new A350XWB rolls out of paint shop in red logo
Airbus has showed a brand new A350-900. Rolling out of the paintshop with JAL livery and a special…
Airbus Q1 2019 earnings affected by German embargo
Airbus maintains its guidance for 2019 after reporting its financial results for the first quarter of the year.…
A journey to the Captain’s seat: the story of Gregor Siljan
Being a pilot is a dream job of many. But it takes a lot of effort to reach…
Pratt & Whitney GTF powered Airbus A319neo makes 1st flight
Airbus A319neo test aircraft, MSN 6464, made its first flight with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines on April…
Norwegian, Airbus agrees to defer A320neos, A321LRs deliveries
Airbus and Norwegian Air Shuttle subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets have agreed to postpone deliveries of A320neos and A321LRs, the…
Air Mauritius has received its first Airbus A330neo
Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation, on April 18,…
Air Arabia takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neoLR
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier received its first Airbus A321neo…
JAL cleared to receive Airbus A350XWB later in 2019
Japanese authorities have issued type certification for the Airbus A350 XWB, opening doors for Japan Airlines (JAL) to…