Airbus

Founded in 1970 Airbus is one of two main planemakers, competing against Boeing. The company is known for building the largest passenger plane in existence, the Airbus A380. However, it has now ceased production of the giant aircraft.

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Stock Code
AIR
Business Type
Planemaker
Date Founded
December 18, 1970
CEO
Guillaume Faury
Headquarters Location
Toulouse, France

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Here's Why Airlines Now Can't Live Without The Aircraft That Was Developed By A Regional Jet Maker
Here's Why Airlines Now Can't Live Without The Aircraft That Was Developed By A Regional Jet Maker

How the Airbus catapult Bombardier's small single-aisle to global success.

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What Are The Benefits Of Flying On Emirates’ Airbus A380?

The Emirates A380 experience can provide unparalleled comfort and luxury.

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Did Airbus Really Trim Sidewall Panels To Squeeze 10-Abreast Economy Into The A350-1000?

The changes to the A350's interior, and the impact this could have on the market.

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Why Airbus Chose Carbon Fiber For The A350's Fuselage When Boeing Used Composite Barrels On The 787

Boeing and Airbus have led the way for the use of modern composites and have achieved incredible advancements through different paths.

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Boeing 737-800BCF Vs. Airbus A321 P2F: Which Freighter Is More Efficient?

The two leaders in narrowbody cargo go head-to-head.

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Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321neo Lines Up The Wrong Way On Frankfurt Runway

The aircraft later departed safely (in the right direction).

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The Problem With The Airbus A350's Carbon Fiber Fuselage

In this video, we're taking a closer look at why repairing the Airbus A350 is so difficult, why airlines fear serious composite damage, and why one hard landing can sometimes keep one of the world's most advanced aircraft out of service for months.

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How Airbus' Influence Prompted Rolls-Royce's Shift From Developing Shared Engines To Exclusive Powerplants
How Airbus' Influence Prompted Rolls-Royce's Shift From Developing Shared Engines To Exclusive Powerplants

The history behind the partnership forged by two of Europe's aerospace titans.

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Here’s How Much More Range The Airbus A350-1000ULR Has Compared To The Boeing 777X

The aircraft has exceptional ultra-long-range capabilities.

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How Airbus Is Quietly Turning The A220 Into A Widebody-Comfort Jet For 8-Hour Transatlantic Routes

Subtle changes unseen by passengers are redefining cabin comfort.

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Belgrade To Miami: Air Serbia Adds Its Longest US Route Yet With The Airbus A330

Air Serbia will launch nonstop Belgrade-Miami flights in May 2027, expanding its North American network with Airbus A330s.

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3 Hospitalized: Suspected Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Panic On Eurowings Flight

The aircraft was back in service the following morning.

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Delta, JetBlue & Breeze: How The US Airlines Use The Airbus A220

These airlines are the world's three largest operators of the type.

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Airbus A320 Inside The Most Successful Aircraft Family Ever Built
Airbus A320: The Most Successful Aircraft Family Ever Built

The A320 family has gone from strength to strength.

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End Of An Era: Lufthansa's Last A340-600 Flight Touches Down After 23 Years

The carrier's smaller A340-300s will remain active for the time being.

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Bomb Threat Forces Austrian A320 From Tel Aviv To Land In Bulgaria Under Fighter Escort

The carrier flies up to three times a day between Vienna and Tel Aviv.

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Why Some Pilots Quietly Hate Sleeping On The Airbus A350 That Passengers Love

The A350's reputation as a 'passenger favorite' masks a more complex truth for flight crews, whose rest experiences can vary widely.

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The Trent XWB-97 Has 4.5 Million Flight Hours Before The GE9X Carries Its First Pound Of Freight

The XWB-97's maturity is becoming an advantage over the rival new GE9X turbofan, helping the program to progress and be perceived as less risky.

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How Many Hours Can The Airbus A380 Fly Without Refueling?

The Airbus A380 can fly up to 16 hours nonstop. Here’s how its massive fuel capacity and range make ultra-long-haul flights possible.

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Nearly 140 Airbus A330neos Now Face Inspections For Tools Left Inside Their Tails

An update on the inspection is expected in November.

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