Latest Airbus global press releases

Airbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities with the acquisition of ZF…

Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by…

First rescue helicopter flies on sustainable aviation fuel

A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international…

Airbus Foundation supports fight against COVID-19 in Nepal Kathmandu

Together with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS) the Airbus Foundation sent 7…

Airbus expands India COVID-19 relief, delivers more oxygen plants, ventilators,…

Airbus has doubled down on its response to the COVID-19 crisis in India, delivering more than 36 tonnes of additional medical…

A consortium of European digital players to design the future EU quantum internet

Brussels, 31 May 2021 – The European Commission has selected a consortium of companies and research institutes to study the…

Airbus provides suppliers with an update on production plans

Airbus continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single…

Tomorrow’s forecaster taking shape

It is six metres high, more than three metres wide, and weighs just over a tonne, and it forms the backbone of the new, second…

Airbus performs first five-bladed H145 retrofit of DRF Luftrettung helicopter

Airbus Helicopters, in cooperation with DRF Luftrettung, has performed the first retrofit of a four-bladed H145 into the new five…

First detailed images from the Pléiades Neo 3 satellite

Airbus released a first collection of sharp images at 30cm native resolution from the Pléiades Neo 3 satellite, recently safely…

Two more H160s for the French Navy

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter…

Airbus resumes work on modernised A320 Family FAL in Toulouse

Airbus has resumed work on the modernisation of its A320 Family industrial capabilities in Toulouse. This will provide Airbus…

First H145 full flight simulator in North America inaugurated in Texas

The Helisim Simulation Center, located inside the Airbus Helicopters Inc. facility in Grand Prairie, Texas, has inaugurated a new…

Airbus Fly-By-Wire visionary Bernard Ziegler passes away

Airbus is saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Ziegler, at the age of 88. Ziegler, one of Airbus’ engineering pioneers,…

Airbus demonstrates C295 FITS mission system operated by ground-based crews

Airbus has successfully concluded a flight test campaign featuring a new capability for the C295 FITS mission system (COMMOMISS)…

JetBlue takes delivery of A321LR with the first Airspace interior

U.S.-based JetBlue Airways has taken delivery of its first of 13 A321LR aircraft featuring Airbus’ new Airspace interior.

First Pléiades Neo constellation satellite safely delivered in orbit

The first satellite of the Pléiades Neo constellation was safely delivered in orbit by Arianespace’s European launcher Vega, from…

Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2021 results

Forest Helicopters élargit sa flotte au Canada avec un nouvel Airbus H125

Airbus Helicopters Canada a livré à son client de longue date, Forest Helicopters, un nouveau H125.