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.
Jorge Manuel Domecq FernandezHead of Public Affairs Spain and Strategy Advisor
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
A310 MRTT test-bed retires after pioneering air-to-air refuelling
The Airbus A310 MRTT Flying Test Bed is retiring while the new A330 will continue the journey to new future technology adventures.
Behind the scenes with flight display pilots: “Awesome, cool, gigantic.”
At air shows, display pilots show off what their Airbus planes and helicopters can do. Here’s an exclusive peek behind the scenes.
A330 MRTT: the evolution of the world's leading air-to-air refuelling tanker
From automatic refuelling to advanced connectivity, explore 10 key facts that keep the A330 MRTT ahead of the game.
Pitch Black 24: Logistics and maintenance as backbone of a seamless military exercise
The German, Spanish, and French air forces showcased exceptional teamwork, logistics, and maintenance during Pitch Black.