Airbus Public Affairs EU

The aerospace and defence industry is a key contributor to a more sovereign Europe. Its dual, commercial and defence nature, makes it able to benefit from deep technological, operational and financial synergies.

At Airbus, sustainability is centred around respecting the planet, valuing people, and enabling prosperity. In Brussels, we want to influence EU decision makers to shape the future of a sustainable aviation and support the European civil aviation sector to achieve the net-zero CO₂ emissions roadmap.

As a leader in the aviation industry’s decarbonisation journey, Airbus is at the heart of key European decisions to make Europe a leader in decarbonisation. The European aviation industry was the first in the world to commit to the realisation of a net-zero goal for all departing flights by 2050 through DESTINATION 2050. To deliver on our decarbonisation strategy, we have the ambition to develop our first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035 to ensure future generations can enjoy flying as much as we do.

In Brussels, we work with the institutions to make space a top priority. Airbus provides solutions for customers around the world from connectivity to disaster monitoring and public safety. With our leading-edge technology, Airbus is instrumental in protecting Europe. We are at the forefront of key European programs such as IRIS2, Galileo or Copernicus. 

Airbus is a long-term strategic partner for European authorities and armed forces. Airbus manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers, advanced combat aircraft and unmanned systems, and also delivers a wide range of data-driven digital services for defence and cyber-security applications.

Airbus plays an integral part in many of the cooperative European projects, innovations and next generation technologies that will help drive scientific and technological progress. Continued innovation will secure a continued and stronger leadership for Europe.