Latest Airbus global press releases

Solar Orbiter commissioned in orbit despite Covid-19

Airbus has successfully completed the In-Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter spacecraft,…

Airbus delivers first A330 MRTT to NATO Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport…

Airbus has formally delivered the first of eight Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered by the NATO…

Airbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests

Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and…

VivaAerobus takes delivery of its first A321neo

VivaAerobus, the Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The fuel-efficient single-aisle…

Airbus signs contract for integration of 115 new Eurofighter ESCAN radars

Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and…

Airbus and ESA sign agreement to continue ISS operations

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed an annual renewal contract with Airbus on continuing the operation and use of European…

Airbus announces Rémi Maillard as the President of Airbus India and Head of South…

Airbus has appointed Rémi Maillard as President of Airbus India and Managing Director of South Asia region, effective September…

Japan’s National Police Agency orders five new helicopters

Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered one new H225 and four H135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation…

Airbus Foundation completes COVID-19 and Ebola relief flight to the Democratic…

The Airbus Foundation together with the French Red Cross (FRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent…

Airbus to upgrade training capabilities of German Eurofighter pilots

Airbus, acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium, has been awarded…

Five-bladed H145 receives type certification by EASA

Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for…

Successful integration of ATLID completes the European set of instruments for…

With the successful integration of the ATLID-Instrument the EarthCARE satellite (Clouds Aerosols and Radiation Explorer) has…

Leading UK space industry consortium calls for greater SME engagement for future…

The UK’s space industry leader Airbus, has teamed with KBR, Leidos UK, Northrop Grumman and QinetiQ to bring new thinking to…

Airbus wins next study contract for Martian Sample Fetch Rover

Airbus Defence and Space has won the next phase of the study contract (Advanced B2) from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the…

Airbus CEO Statement on French "Plan de relance"

Anand Stanley appointed President Airbus Asia-Pacific

Airbus has named Anand Stanley as President Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective 1 July 2020.

Helitrans accepts first helicopters under e-delivery process

Helitrans of Norway has become the first customer to take delivery of new Airbus helicopters using the e-Delivery process devised…

Airbus A400M completes full Paratrooper Simultaneous Dispatch certification

The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully achieved certification of the simultaneous paratrooper dispatch…