Airbus

About

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation renowned for its leading role in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of commercial aircraft, defense systems, space equipment, and helicopters. Headquartered in Leiden (Netherlands), with major management operations in Blagnac (France), Airbus maintains a global presence through assembly plants and offices across France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom—and increasingly in North America and Asia. The company traces its origins to the 1970 formation of Airbus Industrie by several European aerospace firms aiming to compete with dominant American manufacturers. Today’s Airbus unites over 90% of Europe’s aviation heritage. Its portfolio includes iconic models like the A300—the world’s first twin-engine wide-body airliner—and innovative projects such as the A380 superjumbo and sustainable aviation initiatives. With over 130,000 employees worldwide and products sold globally across civil and military sectors, Airbus stands as a symbol of collaboration among European nations while driving technological advancement toward sustainable aerospace solutions.