From the beginning, Airbus has used innovation to leverage the skills and know-how of its network of manufacturing locations – resulting in streamlined and efficient production of its family of jetliners.

With a spirit of multinational cooperation pioneered by its early leaders, Airbus has grown into an extended global enterprise operating a vast network of production sites, engineering centres and support facilities.

From the use of a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic vertical fin on the A310 to current research and technology initiatives to develop materials that integrate more functions, Airbus has been a leader in composites manufacturing.

Since its inception four decades ago, Airbus has emphasised aircraft commonality – which makes training, operations and maintenance easier and less expensive for customers.

Airbus’ A300 programme was a revolution for the aviation industry, ushering in a new generation of operational capabilities to medium-haul routes – including low fuel consumption, low operating costs, low external noise levels, Category III instrument landings, widebody comfort and containerised car...