History
Airbus is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military airlifters, having evolved during the past 40 years on the vision, innovation and passion of its employees.
A brief history of Airbus
The A300 became the world’s first twin-engine widebody jet, entering airline service in 1974.
This was followed in the early 1980s by Airbus’ shorter-fuselage A310 derivative, and was joined later that decade by the single-aisle A320 – which developed into one of the most successful aircraft families in history with the A318, A319, A320 and A321.
The 1990s saw Airbus introduce its long range A330/A340 jetliner Family, and a new era of airline travel started in 2007 when the 525-seat A380 began commercial operation.
Looking to the future, deliveries of Airbus’ long-range twin-engine A350 XWB are expected to commence in 2013, while its military product line is expanding to include the A330 Multi-role Tanker Transport and the A400M.
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Orders & deliveries
Total orders | 12312 |
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Total deliveries | 7630 |
In operation | 7102 |
Downloadable assets
- Airbus 40 years of innovation - timeline illustrated
- About Airbus - backgrounder
Latest news
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4 February 2013
Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft -
4 February 2013
Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft -
4 February 2013
School-Enterprise Agreement: Airbus and ENAC join forces -
1 February 2013
Airbus Appoints Program Manager for its Mobile Assembly Line -
30 January 2013
GoAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklets