Airbus

Airbus SAS is a division of the multinational Airbus Group SE that manufactures civil aircraft. It is based in Blagnac, France, a suburb of Toulouse, with production and manufacturing facilities mainly in France, Germany, Spain, China, United Kingdom and the United States. The company employs 72,816.

Airbus began as a consortium of aerospace manufacturers, Airbus Industrie. Consolidation of European defence and aerospace companies in 1999 and 2000 allowed the establishment of a simplified joint-stock company in 2001, owned by the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) (80%) and BAE Systems (20%). After a protracted sales process BAE sold its shareholding to EADS on 13 October 2006.

Airbus has sixteen key sites in four countries: France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Final assembly production is based at Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany; Seville, Spain, Tianjin, China, and Mobile, United States. Airbus has subsidiaries in the United States, Japan and India.

The company produces and markets the first commercially viable digital fly-by-wire airliner, the Airbus A320, and the world’s largest passenger airliner, the A380. The 10,000th aircraft, an A350, was delivered to Singapore Airlines on 14 October 2016 ; the global Airbus fleet having performed more than 110 million flights over 215 billion kilometres, carrying 12 billion passengers.

In October 2024, Airbus registered 82 orders and delivered 62 aircraft

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Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of October 2024 have been published as follows:October 2024 deliveries: 62 deliveries to 37 customers...

Global Medical Response expands air medical fleet with 28 new Airbus helicopters

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Global Medical Response (GMR) has ordered 28 Airbus helicopters—including H125s, H130s, H135s, and H145s—in a significant fleet expansion aimed at enhancing air medical services...

The Netherlands orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters for special operations

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The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 12 H225M helicopters to enhance the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF)...

airBaltic welcomes 49th Airbus A220-300, expanding its all-Airbus fleet

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Latvia’s national airline, airBaltic, has received its 49th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABW, marking its third delivery of the type in 2024. Part...

Ethiopian Airlines receives Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000

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Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000, marking a milestone as the first African carrier to operate this advanced aircraft model....

Airbus secures historic contract to deliver 19 H135 training helicopters to Royal Canadian Air Force

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Airbus Helicopters has signed a groundbreaking contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian defence joint venture, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19...

Etihad Airways reintroduces Airbus A380 to Paris, enhancing travel experience

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Etihad Airways has celebrated the grand return of its Airbus A380 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, reinforcing connections between Abu Dhabi and the...

Riyadh Air places firm order for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft to boost efficiency and support Saudi Arabia’s decarbonisation goals

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At the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Riyadh Air signed an agreement for 60 Airbus A321neo Family aircraft, marking a strategic move in...

Iberia becomes first airline to operate Airbus A321XLR, expanding transatlantic reach

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Iberia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, making it the launch operator of the newest single-aisle aircraft, delivered in Hamburg on October 30, 2024....

Tata and Airbus unveil India’s first private sector aircraft assembly line for C295 in Vadodara

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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus have inaugurated India's first private sector aircraft Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the C295 military transport aircraft...

Qantas introduces Next-Gen economy seats and free Wi-Fi on Airbus A330 international routes

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Qantas has announced major cabin upgrades for its Airbus A330 fleet, enhancing passenger experience on international flights to destinations like Hong Kong, Singapore, and...

Emirates unveils striking NBA livery and unique inflight experience ahead of 2024-25 NBA season

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Emirates has introduced a bold, custom NBA-themed livery on one of its A380 aircraft to mark the 2024-25 NBA season and celebrate its role...

Airbus and Toshiba join forces on superconductivity for hydrogen-powered aircraft

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Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions have announced a collaboration to advance superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft. This partnership will explore the...

Airbus Defence and Space announces workforce reduction amid challenging business environment

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Airbus Defence and Space is restructuring to enhance its competitiveness in response to a complex business environment, particularly in its Space Systems segment, which...

Hi Fly expands fleet with two new Airbus A330-200 aircraft

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Hi Fly, a global wet lease and charter airline, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, registered as 9H-MFS...

Airbus registered 235 orders and delivered 50 aircraft in September 2024

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Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of September 2024 have been published as follows:September 2024 deliveries: 50 deliveries to 29 customers:...

PHI Aviation expands Australian fleet with two Airbus H175 helicopters for offshore, rescue, and medical operations

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PHI Aviation has introduced two Airbus H175 helicopters to its Australian fleet, enhancing its offshore energy transportation, search and rescue, and medical evacuation capabilities.These...

Air Serbia welcomes third Airbus A330-200 for long-haul flights, promotes EXPO 2027

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Air Serbia has ceremoniously welcomed its third wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft, registered as YU-ARD, at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. The aircraft, which will be...

AerCap signs lease agreements with Azerbaijan Airlines for six Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

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AerCap Holdings has signed lease agreements with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) for six new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, consisting of three A320neos and three A321neos....

Cebu Pacific finalises order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, expanding fleet and boosting sustainability

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Cebu Pacific has officially placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, finalising a Memorandum of Understanding announced in July 2024. The deal, signed...

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