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The timeline
A glance at Airbus' key dates
Browse through the years of our interactive timeline and discover the events that have marked Airbus’ four decades of achievement. By clicking on an illuminated pictogramme, a description of the selected event will appear below the timeline.
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Orders & deliveries
| Total orders | 11574 |
|---|---|
| Total deliveries | 7225 |
| In operation | 6738 |
Downloadable assets
- Airbus 40 years of innovation - timeline illustrated
- About Airbus - backgrounder
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