Airbus Spain Public Affairs
Hub @ Madrid
About us
Spain is one of the four Home Nations of Airbus. Airbus in Spain is a crucial part of the company's global operations, encompassing activities in commercial aviation, defense, space, and helicopters. Spain hosts key manufacturing and R&D facilities, including the production of critical components like horizontal stabilizers for Airbus aircraft.
Airbus Defence and Space in Spain leads in military aircraft and satellite production, including the A400M, C295, MRTT and Eurofighter. Airbus Helicopters, with a site in Albacete, is Spain's leading helicopter provider, notably for the Spanish Armed Forces. Airbus Spain also excels in space technology, contributing to key European missions and manufacturing satellite components.
The company is a major player in Spain's aerospace industry, driving innovation and collaborating extensively with local partners and institutions.
What we do
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The Public Affairs team in Madrid pull together all of our divisions and showcases the company's excellence through strategic partnerships with our stakeholders. By providing insights and facilitating interactions with public officials, the team supports Airbus' strategic goals and maintains a favorable operating environment in Spain.
Fernando de la Cruz CaravacaInterim Head of Public Affairs Spain
Our topics
Defence
Airbus is Spain’s aerospace and defence champion, leading the bulk of Spain’s national and cooperative aerospace and defence programmes.
Commercial aviation
The dedication and high qualification of our teams has made Airbus the reference company in cutting-edge space technologies in Spain.
Aerospace technologies
Located in Getafe, Airbus UpNext and the Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies complement Airbus’ footprint in Spain.
Latest news from Madrid
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Airbus completes first A350F Freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
Press Release
Commercial Aircraft
Airbus completes first A350F freighter main deck cargo door in Spain. Discover more about it. -
Airbus C295: Latin America’s leading tactical multi-mission aircraft
Web Story
Defence
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Airbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification
Press Release
Defence
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From the Plus Ultra to the Airbus A400M: a century of transatlantic pioneers
Web Story
Defence
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Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft
Press Release
Defence
The Airbus Hub @ Madrid Team
Elke Gänsinger
Personal Assistant to the Head of Public Affairs Spain
Getafe
Fernando de la Cruz Caravaca
Representative for Defence & Security
Getafe
César Simon
Military Advisor
Getafe
Pablo Melero Corell
Representative for Public Funding, EU & Business Support
Getafe
Sonia Morcillo Mora
Representative for Airbus Commercial (AOSL). Public Affairs Airbus Spain
Getafe
Rocío Caparrós
Representative for Strategy and Transformation Airbus Spain. Public Affairs Andalucía
Seville
Cristina García Aliste
Representative for Corporate Analysis, Digital, EU Defence Matters and Sales Support
Jose Maria Rubio
Representative for Airbus Helicopters Spain
Albacete