Airbus spends more money with U.S. suppliers than in any other country – placing 46 percent of its aircraft-related procurement with suppliers across the United States and Canada.

These companies supply hundreds of thousands of parts, from small fasteners to engines, landing gear and structural components for fuselages and wings.

In 2006, Airbus spent $10.2 billion on parts, components, tooling and services with American companies. The United States is the largest single supplier country to Airbus, making Airbus the largest export customer for the U.S aerospace industry. A large part of this business is dedicated to the A380, so the supplier figures in terms of dollars and people, are set only to grow as the A380 becomes more commonplace at airports worldwide.

An Airbus procurement team based in North America provides day-to-day working contacts with the region’s suppliers, supporting the procurement process that is handled through the central management organization at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

Companies interested in joining the Airbus supplier team are welcome to visit our procurement section.