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Where is Airbus headquartered?
Where is Airbus headquartered?
What is the seating capacity of the A220?
What is the seating capacity of the A220?
What is a notable feature of Airbus aircraft?
What is a notable feature of Airbus aircraft?
When was the A350 launched?
When was the A350 launched?
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What is the largest commercial airliner in the world?
What is the largest commercial airliner in the world?
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What is an area of innovation for Airbus?
What is an area of innovation for Airbus?
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How many Airbus aircraft have been ordered to date?
How many Airbus aircraft have been ordered to date?
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How many customers have Airbus delivered aircraft to?
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Study Notes
Overview
- Airbus is a European multinational corporation that produces commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems.
- Headquartered in Toulouse, France, with main manufacturing sites in France, Germany, and Spain.
Commercial Aircraft
- Airbus produces a range of commercial aircraft, including:
- A220 (formerly Bombardier CSeries): 100-150 seats
- A320 Family: 150-240 seats (A318, A319, A320, A321)
- A330 Family: 250-440 seats (A330-200, A330-300, A330-800, A330-900)
- A350 Family: 250-440 seats (A350-800, A350-900, A350-900ULR)
- A380: 525-590 seats
- Notable features:
- Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system
- Advanced avionics and automation
- High-bypass turbofan engines
Wide-Body Aircraft
- A330:
- Launched in 1994
- Twin-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- Popular for long-haul flights
- A350:
- Launched in 2006
- Twin-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- First aircraft to use Airbus' XWB (Extra Wide Body) design
- Features advanced materials and aerodynamics
- A380:
- Launched in 2000
- Four-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- Largest commercial airliner in the world
Narrow-Body Aircraft
- A320:
- Launched in 1984
- Twin-engine, single-aisle aircraft
- Popular for short- to medium-haul flights
- A220:
- Launched in 2013 (as Bombardier CSeries)
- Twin-engine, single-aisle aircraft
- Designed for short- to medium-haul flights
Innovations and Technologies
- Airbus is a leader in aviation innovation, with developments in:
- Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques
- Autonomous systems and urban air mobility
Orders and Deliveries
- Over 22,000 Airbus aircraft have been ordered to date
- Airbus has delivered over 12,000 aircraft to more than 300 customers worldwide
Overview
- Airbus is a European multinational corporation producing commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense and space systems
- Headquartered in Toulouse, France, with main manufacturing sites in France, Germany, and Spain
Commercial Aircraft
- Airbus produces a range of commercial aircraft, including A220, A320 Family, A330 Family, A350 Family, and A380
- Seats capacity:
- A220: 100-150 seats
- A320 Family: 150-240 seats
- A330 Family: 250-440 seats
- A350 Family: 250-440 seats
- A380: 525-590 seats
- Notable features:
- Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system
- Advanced avionics and automation
- High-bypass turbofan engines
Wide-Body Aircraft
- A330:
- Launched in 1994
- Twin-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- Popular for long-haul flights
- A350:
- Launched in 2006
- Twin-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- Features advanced materials and aerodynamics
- First aircraft to use Airbus' XWB (Extra Wide Body) design
- A380:
- Launched in 2000
- Four-engine, twin-aisle aircraft
- Largest commercial airliner in the world
Narrow-Body Aircraft
- A320:
- Launched in 1984
- Twin-engine, single-aisle aircraft
- Popular for short- to medium-haul flights
- A220:
- Launched in 2013 (as Bombardier CSeries)
- Twin-engine, single-aisle aircraft
- Designed for short- to medium-haul flights
Innovations and Technologies
- Airbus is a leader in aviation innovation, with developments in:
- Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques
- Autonomous systems and urban air mobility
Orders and Deliveries
- Over 22,000 Airbus aircraft have been ordered to date
- Airbus has delivered over 12,000 aircraft to more than 300 customers worldwide
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Learn about Airbus, a European multinational corporation that produces commercial aircraft, helicopters, and defense systems. Understand the different types of commercial aircraft they offer.
