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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 | 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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Out-sized cargo transport
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
Application process and link to EADS online e-Recruiting tool 
17 January 2013
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