Airbus global stories & latest news

The BelugaXL delivers an “extra-large” role for its team of loadmasters

A panoramic view of innovation

Airbus partners with Starburst Accelerator – a global business incubator - to engage with the French defence innovation ecosystem.

Our Values - Creativity

At Airbus, creativity is part of our DNA. It comes from all employees, at all levels, and we recognize that it’s a value which…

Airbus e-NABLEs a brighter future

Nine-year-old Lou was born without a forearm. 3D printing enthusiast Denis Tur and a team of Airbus volunteers have joined forces…

A new transatlantic link for Airbus’ assembly network

Airbus has inaugurated Europe-U.S. transportation services with the Mobile Express, a new ship that carries major A320 Family…

Promising signs for private and business aviation

Fast, comfortable, convenient and secluded – it’s easy to see the appeal of private helicopter travel. But investment in such…

Science of flight

As part of its initiatives to get young people excited about science, the Airbus Foundation Discovery Space is launching video…

The day Concorde flew into the history books

Commercial aviation took a supersonic leap into the future fifty years ago, when Concorde made its maiden flight. The roar of the…

Airbus advice on countering the effects of jet lag

With the increasing non-stop flight capabilities of airliners, jet lag can be a real issue, and Airbus is offering suggestions on…

Our Values - Respect

Respect is a guiding value for all employees at Airbus. “Respect” guides all of our daily interactions – with each other, with…

The 60th anniversary of the Alouette III

The Alouette III SA3160, flown by Jean Boulet and Robert Malus, completed its maiden flight in Bourget on 28 February 1959. This…

Airbus China Innovation Centre launches a new chapter in Airbus innovation

Inaugurated in February 2019, ACIC is Airbus’ newest innovation outpost. Thanks to the city’s reputation as an innovation hotspot…

Wi-Fi: Staying connected while travelling

Keeping in touch is more essential – and easier – even while airborne. Modern day technology makes connectivity an everyday…

Airbus’ new Integrated Technology Centre incorporates the most modern cleanroom in…

Culminating two years of construction involving some 450,000 working hours, Airbus’ new Integrated Technology Centre at…

Tanks for Orion flight model no. 2 delivered

The first European Service Module for the Orion spaceship is still being intensively tested by NASA at the Kennedy Space Centre,…

Certification and validation

Airbus commercial aircraft undergo rigorous flight test campaigns and detailed analyses to support certification before they’re…

Our values - Integrity

The value of integrity applies to all our employees. It is vital we work with trust, transparency and honesty.

Encouraging innovation and supporting the defence industry with start-up…

Airbus expands its role in the global innovation ecosystem through start-up partnerships with that create value for the defence…

The reindeer shepherd

In Norway, especially in the north, many farmers are involved in rounding up grazing reindeer: animals that live freely in the…