The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor for the new Land Surface Temperature Monitoring (LSTM) mission. LSTM is part of Copernicus, the European Union's Earth observation programme for global monitoring. It is one of the six new missions, expanding the capabilities of the current Copernicus space component.

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Airbus has signed a contract to deliver 38 new Eurofighter aircraft to the German Air Force. The order is also known by its project name Quadriga.

Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) for two five-bladed H145s destined to equip the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the French Ministry of Interior that performs rescue and air medical transport services throughout France.

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The TRUTHS satellite mission will collect measurements of the Sun radiation and of the sunlight reflected off Earth's surface traced to an absolute metrological reference, which will then be used to improve the climatological data sets and calibrate the observations of other satellites.

German Astronaut Thomas Reiter working with Melfi

This image of the International Space Station (ISS) was taken when Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-106 mission) approached the ISS for docking. At the top is the Russian Progress supply ship that is linked with the Russian-built Service Module (Zvezda). The Zvezda is connected with the Russian-built Functional Cargo Block (FGB or Zarya). The U.S.-built Node 1 or Unity module is seen at the bottom. – Credit: NASA (STS 106 was in Sept. 2000)

The H160, newest in the fleet, has innovatively shaped Blue Edge blades which are meant to reduce Blade Vortex Interaction (BVI) noise generation

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) will create a network of manned and unmanned platforms in the sky from fighter to drones, up to satellites.

Airbus’ October 2020 delivery of two A330neo aircraft for Kuwait Airways included the company’s first handover of an A330-800 version

The Ecuadorian Air Force’s first two H145 rotorcraft – known as "Cobra" in the Ecuadorian Air Force – were delivered by Airbus Helicopters in October 2020; they will be deployed for national security missions, high-altitude rescue operations, medical evacuations, and disaster relief

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture created by Airbus and ST Engineering has achieved key milestones in the A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme with the delivery and entry-into-service on 27th October of the first converted aircraft to Qantas.

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture created by Airbus and ST Engineering has achieved key milestones in the A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme with the delivery and entry-into-service on 27th October of the first converted aircraft to Qantas.

Oxygen is indispensable for all human space activities, and this new ROXY production method, which directly uses Moon dust could revolutionise human activities on the lunar surface.

ROXY enables the design of a small, simple, compact and cost-efficient regolith to oxygen and metals conversion facility, and is therefore ideally suited to support a wide range of future exploration missions

The first U.S.-built A220 commercial aircraft – which was produced at Airbus’ final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama – was delivered to U.S. operator Delta Air Lines in October 2020

The first of these New Generation SpainSat satellites will be launched at the end of 2023 and the second one a year later, guaranteeing the continuity of secure communications services. The SpainSat NG satellites will have an operational lifetime of 15 years, remaining in service up to 2039.

Onboard emission study shows risk of transmission is very low.

H160 infographic Multimissions

Designed as a multi-role helicopter able to perform a wide range of missions such as offshore transportation, emergency medical services, private and business aviation, and public services, the H160 integrates Airbus Helicopters’ latest technological innovations.

Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2019 results, delivers on guidance

The A330-800’s Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was announced in February 2020

Airbus Commercial Aircraft OandDs 2019

Airbus’ A321XLR has been designed to maximize overall commonality with the A321LR version, while introducing minimal changes needed to give the aircraft an Xtra Long Range with increased revenue payload

1st A350-900 delivery to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

Delivering unbeatable fuel efficiency, the A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market

Delivering unbeatable fuel efficiency, the A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market

Fiji Airways will operate the A350 XWB on its Nadi-Los Angeles and Nadi-Sydney routes, which will further boost the airline’s position as a leading carrier from the South Pacific region

The BelugaXL received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in November 2019, paving the way for entry-into-service of six aircraft to replace the previous-generation BelugaST

Airbus’ extensive tour of the Pacific region to showcase its A220 will include visits to nine destinations in seven countries

Airbus marked a major milestone with delivery of its 1,000th A320neo Family aircraft, which was received by Indian airline IndiGo in October 2019.

Airbus’ highly-automated fuselage structure assembly line for A320 Family aircraft in Hamburg, Germany marks an evolution in the company’s industrial production system

The first of 28 A350-900s ordered by Air France – delivered by Airbus in September 2019 – features a comfortable three-class layout with 324 seats including 34 full-flat business, 24 premium economy and 266 economy class seats

The first of 28 A350-900s ordered by Air France – delivered by Airbus in September 2019 – features a comfortable three-class layout with 324 seats including 34 full-flat business, 24 premium economy and 266 economy class seats

Airbus Helicopters has over 50 years of presence in Asia Pacific, with a strong customer centre network in countries including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore (serving 15 territories in Southeast Asia) South Korea and Thailand.

A history of the Super Puma family evolution from September 1978 to September 2019.

The Super Puma family consists of the heavy twin-engine H215 and H225 along with their military versions, the H215M and H225M. The variants found in our range today are the result of successive improvements and upgrades in terms of size, weight, power, technology and design, that increase efficiency and safety.