Airbus

Airbus is a prominent European multinational aerospace corporation that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling commercial aircraft. The company has distinct divisions for Defence and Space and Helicopters and is the world's largest manufacturer of airliners and leading helicopter manufacturer. Founded in 1970, Airbus was formed by the collaboration of European aerospace companies with a vision to produce a wide-body aircraft that could compete with American-built airliners. Over the years, Airbus has become a global player with major offices and assembly plants in France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom, as well as in Canada, China, and the United States.

France plays a crucial role in Airbus's skills, technologies, innovation, and production. As one of the company's four founding countries, France hosts the company's headquarters and final assembly lines for all Airbus commercial aircraft families. It is also home to major production facilities for helicopter, space, and defense activities and locations for leading-edge research. With nearly 48,000 Airbus employees and over 63,000 people when subsidiaries and shareholdings are included, France is a critical component of the company's global competitiveness.

Airbus's headquarters are located in the southwest region of Occitanie, near the Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. In Occitanie, over 28,000 people are Airbus employees, and approximately 4,500 work in central functions such as finance, marketing, engineering, customer support programs, and procurement. The company's success can be attributed to its constant innovation, investment in research and development, and the talent and skills of its workforce.

Founded: 1970

Headquarters: Toulouse, France

Website: https://www.airbus.com/en/our-worldwide-presence/airbus-in-france