Is Airbus a European company?

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader . Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international – with roughly 180 locations and around 18,000 direct suppliers globally.

How did Airbus Industrie get its name?

The company was given its present name in April 2018. Airbus Industrie began as a consortium of European aviation firms formed to compete with American companies such as Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Lockheed. While many European aircraft were innovative, even the most successful had small production runs.

What is Airbus SE?

Today's Airbus SE is the product of international consolidation in the European aerospace industry tracing way before the formation of the Airbus Industrie GIE consortium in 1970.

What is Airbus' purpose?

We strive to continually push the boundaries on what is possible to safeguard our world for future generations. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world" - that is Airbus' purpose.