Airbus is a multinational aerospace corporation headquartered in France. It designs, manufactures and sells airplanes, helicopters, and spacecraft
Founded in 1970 as a consortium of European aerospace companies
First commercial aircraft, the A300, entered service in 1974
In the 1990s, Airbus introduced the A320, the first fly-by-wire airliner
In 2000, Airbus became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS)
In 2014, Airbus surpassed Boeing to become the world's largest airplane manufacturer
In 2020, Airbus announced plans to achieve zero-emission commercial flights by 2035
An American aerospace corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, helicopters, rockets, satellites, and missiles
A Canadian multinational aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, trains, and recreational vehicles
A Brazilian aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and sells commercial, military, and executive aircraft
A series of narrow-body airliners that includes the A318, A319, A320, and A321
A wide-body airliner with a range of up to 13,400 km
A family of wide-body airliners that feature improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort
A double-deck, wide-body airliner that can seat up to 853 passengers
A medium-sized helicopter designed for civil, public service, and military operations
Airbus is a European multinational aerospace corporation, while Boeing is an American aerospace corporation. They both design, manufacture, and sell airplanes, but their product lines and market strategies are different.
As of August 2021, Airbus has delivered over 10,500 commercial aircraft to more than 325 customers worldwide.
The list price of an Airbus A320neo is around $110 million, but airlines usually negotiate significant discounts based on volume and other factors.
The Airbus A380 is the biggest Airbus plane, with a wingspan of 80 meters and a length of 72.72 meters. It can seat up to 853 passengers.
Airbus is committed to achieving zero-emission commercial flights by 2035. It is developing concepts for hydrogen-powered and electric airplanes, and investing in sustainable aviation fuels and new technologies to reduce CO2 emissions.