How is an aircraft built?

An Airbus jetliner is the product of highly-efficient cooperation across the company’s global supply and manufacturing chains, as well as its decades of innovation for the air transport sector.
The sections below detail how Airbus’ modern and efficient aircraft are built – covering the design and production of individual components, all the way to flight testing and delivery to customers.
Follow the making of an aircraft, with the A380 as a highlight
Plant tours of key airbus facilities
Close-up perspectives of how Airbus manages its production and assembly processes as the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer are provided with guided tours of company facilities in Toulouse, France and in Germany at Hamburg and Bremen.
These visits are organised by outside commercial companies that have Airbus authorisation to conduct such tours, and which are responsible for establishing specific conditions such as booking, timing and access.
Orders & deliveries
| Total orders | 12433 |
|---|---|
| Total deliveries | 7665 |
| In operation | 7117 |
Downloadable assets
- Airbus 40 years of innovation - timeline illustrated
- About Airbus - backgrounder
Latest news
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11 February 2013
Airbus corporate jet is exhibited in Australia for first time -
7 February 2013
A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification -
7 February 2013
Open Day at the Airbus Lycée, Saturday 16th February to discover the aeronautical professions it proposes for young people -
4 February 2013
Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft -
4 February 2013
Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft






























Creating added value while minimising environmental impact at every step of the aircraft life-cycle:
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NEW! Supporting “Plant a Pledge”, the largest land restoration initiative ever
Thinking global, acting local
Airbus corporate jet is exhibited in Australia for first time
NEW! Follow the industrial adventure of the A350 XWB by regularly visiting the www.a350xwb.com dedicated website



17 January 2013
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