Aircraft Manufacturer
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the industry.
Airbus’ modern and comprehensive product line comprises highly successful families of aircraft ranging from 107 to 525 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family, the wide-body long-range A330/A340, the all-new next generation A350 XWB Family, and the ultra long-range, double-decker A380 Family.
Across all its fly-by-wire aircraft families Airbus’ unique approach ensures that its aircraft share the highest possible degree of commonality in airframes, on-board systems, cockpits and handling characteristics, which reduces significantly operating costs for airlines.
Dedicated to helping airlines enhance the profitability of their fleets, Airbus also delivers a wide range of customer services in all areas of support, tailored to the needs of individual operators all over the world.
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership and manufacturing efficiency have propelled it to the forefront of the industry.
Airbus’ modern and comprehensive product line comprises highly successful families of aircraft ranging from 107 to 525 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family, the wide-body long-range A330/A340, the all-new next generation A350 XWB Family, and the ultra long-range, double-decker A380 Family.
Across all its fly-by-wire aircraft families Airbus’ unique approach ensures that its aircraft share the highest possible degree of commonality in airframes, on-board systems, cockpits and handling characteristics, which reduces significantly operating costs for airlines.
Dedicated to helping airlines enhance the profitability of their fleets, Airbus also delivers a wide range of customer services in all areas of support, tailored to the needs of individual operators all over the world.
Airbus - 28/06/2010
Airbus wins commitments worth USD 15.3 billion at ILA Berlin Air ShowDuring the 2010 ILA Berlin Air Show, Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 67 aircraft, valued at over US$15.3 billion. These commitments include firm orders for 32 A380 aircraft worth around US$11.5 billion, plus Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements for a further 35 aircraft totalling around $3.8 billion.
The highlight of the show was the firm order from Emirates Airline for 32 A380s. This latest order from the Dubai based carrier brings its total orders for the A380 to 90 aircraft. Emirates has supported the development of the A380 from the earliest days, and this order - the single largest A380 order ever - is an unequivocal endorsement of both the A380’s exceptional in-service performance, and also its role as a market-growth enabler for airlines that operate it.
In addition to this firm order, commitments reached at the show included MoUs for 35 aircraft worth approximately $3.8 billion, from:
• TAM Airlines for five A350-900s worth almost $1.3 billion, plus 20 A320 Family aircraft worth around $1.7 billion (comprising six A319s, seven A320s and seven A321s);
• Finnair for five A321s worth $485 million. These aircraft will come equipped with the new performance-enhancing “Sharklet” wingtip device option;
• Germania for five A319s worth $372 million.
John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers commented: “The recessionary tide has turned, and our success at this show proves yet again the world airlines’ clear preference for the superior aircraft of Airbus.” He added: “What we have seen at ILA are green shoots of industry recovery. There is more to come as the industry picks up.”
Airbus’ success is founded on innovative design, which has given it the world’s most modern aircraft family in every category from 100 to well over 500 passenger seats.