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2026
18 June A former A380 facility now houses two advanced A320 family assembly lines.

Airbus expands Toulouse capacity with second A320 line

The latest production facility has strengthened Airbus’ global assembly network as demand for the A321neo continues to grow.

5 March

ReleaseLaunch of European Clean Aviation TAKE OFF project led by Safran and partners

2025
29 August

ReleaseAerospace Technologies Group announces innovative aerLuxe window shades

16 June

ReleaseOpen Fan: the Safran Aero Boosters low pressure compressor is ready to meet the challenges of the RISE program

12 June The project seeks to reuse continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastics in other aerospace applications.

Toray, Daher and TARMAC launch A380 thermoplastics recycling

The Airbus-backed initiative has targeted the reuse of carbon/PPS composite pylon covers, aiming to reduce industry waste.

2023
12 December

ReleaseGE Aerospace and partners achieve new milestone, testing 10 different aircraft engine models with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

20 June

ReleaseAciturri and Boom Supersonic sign supplier agreement for Overture empennage

13 April The A380 provides the flight test platform for the ZEROe demonstrator.

Liebherr focuses on air supply for hydrogen power

Liebherr-Aerospace now aims to design and qualify a safety-of-flight air supply demonstrator, which is able to withstand the integration constraints in an operational environment close to the propulsion system.

2022
19 July

ReleaseAirbus and CFM International launch a flight test demonstrator for advanced open fan architecture

3 March Hydrogen combustion technology for Airbus' ZEROe will be tested on the original prototype A380.

First A380 returns to the limelight with ZEROe hydrogen engine

The A380 will have four liquid hydrogen tanks in a caudal position, as well as a hydrogen combustion engine mounted along the rear fuselage. The hydrogen will be transformed into gas before supply to the engine.

22 February

ReleaseAirbus and CFM International to pioneer hydrogen combustion technology

2020
29 June

ReleaseTallinn-based MAC Aero Interiors production facility has received Airbus approval to start producing aircraft interiors in Estonia

21 January

ReleaseAirbus to add A321 production capabilities in Toulouse

2019
14 February

ReleaseLast delivery of Airbus A380 scheduled for 2021

2018
7 March

ReleaseAirbus confirms adjusted production rates for A380 and A400M programmes

15 January

ReleaseAirbus Commercial Aircraft delivers record performance

2017
19 September

ReleaseSTELIA Aerospace delivers the first BelugaXL cargo-door

6 July

ReleaseSTELIA Aerospace celebrates the delivery of the first BelugaXL Upper Fuselage

20 June

ReleaseMeggitt secures long-term agreement with Gogo

19 June

ReleaseRockwell Collins and Airbus introduce first 'self-reporting' flight tracking solution

19 June

ReleaseAirbus presents the A380plus

13 April

ReleaseFirst ever 3D printed primary flight control component from Liebherr-Aerospace flown on an Airbus aircraft

4 April

ReleaseGogo named supplier for Airbus high bandwidth connectivity program

3 April

ReleaseAirbus develops package of new A380 Cabin Enablers

22 February

ReleaseThe CT Engineering Group, selected by Airbus to provide nacelle stress engineering activities

2016
26 October

ReleasePanasonic named lead supplier for the Airbus High Bandwidth Connectivity program

13 October

ReleaseHexcel announces contract amendments and extensions with Airbus Group

16 September

ReleaseMidland Aerospace Ltd awarded long term contract from Safran Group

10 May

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures multi-year contracts with GKN Aerospace

2 May

ReleaseMagellan Aerospace secures multi-year Airbus contracts

20 April

ReleaseARGON selected by Airbus to develop turnkey inspection cell for jet engine pylons

5 April

ReleaseThales selected by Airbus as lead supplier for high bandwidth connectivity (HBC) systems on A320, A330 and A380 aircraft platforms

5 April

ReleaseAirbus selects Rockwell Collins as a lead supplier for high-bandwidth connectivity

29 February

ReleaseAlbany International to acquire advanced composites business

2015
24 November

ReleaseAirbus introduces robotic welding process at its Toulouse pylon factory

6 October

ReleaseUTC Aerospace Systems celebrates 200th A380 landing gear delivery

5 October

ReleaseAlcoa signs contract with Airbus for high-tech, multi-material fastening systems

24 September

ReleaseCTT Systems awarded humidifier contract for new crew rest on A380

18 September

ReleaseAirbus' launches new 'High Bandwidth Connectivity' solution for A320, A330 and A380 programmes

26 June

ReleaseMTU manufactures turbine centre frames for engines powering widebody aircraft

2 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace site gains top Airbus performance award

2014
30 July

ReleaseExelis receives multimillion dollar contract for Airbus A380 composite struts

23 July

ReleaseAMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. subsidiary AMG Intellifast to provide advanced fastener technology to Premium AEROTEC

19 July

ReleaseStrata and UAE-based Premier Composite Technologies sign US$16.5 million agreement

27 February

ReleaseFirst A380 assembly deliveries

15 January

ReleaseFine Tubes develops seamless titanium tubing for Airbus & Liebherr

2013
16 December

ReleaseAlcoa signs long-term agreement with Airbus for value-add titanium and aluminum aerospace parts

26 November

ReleaseRolls-Royce Trent 900 EP2 passes EASA type test

16 August

ReleaseAirbus transfers complete responsibility for quality control of A380 seats to Recaro

6 May

ReleaseGrowing the Airbus U.S. engineering presence in Wichita, Kansas