Avianca and Gol investor commits to five Airbus A350-900s at Farnborough Airshow
The majority investor in South American carriers Avianca and Gol Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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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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Airbus Racer reaches its goal speed of over 400 km/h
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Airbus, easyJet and London-Gatwick (LGW) are working on a new collaboration to bring a new hydrogen hub to…
flynas’ newest Airbus A320neo arrives, nears halfway mark of order for 120 jets
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Airbus joins aerospace and energy firms to develop hydrogen ecosystem in Spain
Six prominent companies operating in the aviation and energy industries have signed a partnership agreement to develop the…
Airbus delivered 323 aircraft in first half of 2024, praises Chinese plant
In an announcement issued on July 8, 2024, Airbus said the company delivered 323 new aircraft in the…
Airbus delivers first-ever H160 helicopter in the United States
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its first-ever H160 helicopter in the United States (US), marking an important milestone in…