Airbus global stories & latest news

A new phase begins at Airbus Foundation

This year, the Airbus Foundation is embarking on a new phase in its evolution, a journey that began nearly two decades ago in…

Airbus Corporate Jets demonstrates resilience

Providing customers with a “very unique” experience of business aviation, Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) confirms its place as…

The new digital factory, hundreds of kilometres above Earth

Airbus continues to build its in-space manufacturing and assembly (ISMA) capabilities, including the first-ever metal 3D printer…

Vital support from the air: helicopters provide relief after Storm Alex

In the aftermath of Storm Alex – which hit the Nice, France countryside last October, destroying almost everything in its path –…

Airbus and University of Surrey develop space coating to protect satellites against…

Airbus Defence and Space and the Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, have developed a breakthrough nano-barrier…

Airbus recruits 17 for new Space Apprenticeship qualification

Airbus Defence and Space UK has recruited 17 apprentices in 2021 to train for the new Space Engineering Technician apprenticeship…

A step closer to a brand new Airspace cabin experience

The A320 Family’s visually striking, brand new Airspace cabin is moving a step closer to airline service in the near future with…

A flying laboratory for future technologies

Flight testing is a critical step to analysing the maturity and measuring the performance of future aircraft technologies…

First UPS’ A300 facelift completed

Airbus has handed over the first completed cockpit upgrade for UPS Airlines’ fleet of 52 A300-600 Freighters. The aircraft …

Large-scale 3D printing goes to space on Airbus’ Eurostar Neo satellites

Radio frequency components are at the heart of every telecommunications satellite, and such parts are now being produced by…

Airbus sites gear up for the A321XLR’s Major Component Assembly phase

COVID-19 vaccines in remote locations: Airbus helicopters rise to the challenge

The speed and extraordinary ability of helicopters to reach remote locations make them an essential component for accomplishing…

Airbus employees highlight their role in expanding humankind’s exploration of space

When the Orion spacecraft performs its test flight in 2021, team members from Airbus Defence and Space will be among those…

Why hydrogen is the most promising zero-emission technology

It is the clean energy carrier that is making the transport industry—from automotive and rail to shipping—sit up and take notice:…

Starlite: A MEDEVAC success story

Starlite currently operates three H215s for the European Union mission in West Africa’s Republic of Mali, which aims to restore…

The 2021 Moon Camp Challenge starts now

The latest edition of the Airbus Foundation-supported Moon Camp Challenge is now accepting students’ 3D concepts of future lunar…

A new wheelchair for Paralympic gold

French para-badminton champion David Toupé’s dreams may soon come true. Following two years of collaboration between the Airbus…

Methodist AirCare: saving lives and delivering inspiration

Based in the U.S. state of Texas, Methodist AirCare proudly serves local communities in need of advanced emergency health care…

The “HForce” is with Hungary’s H145Ms

The H145M joined the fleet of the Hungarian Air Force one year ago. This helicopter, which is currently being fitted with the…

Airbus supports global effort for safe COVID-19 vaccine transportation

Aviation has a long history of contributing to society, connecting people and goods, fostering the world's GDP, and distributing…