Essay Sample on Airbus Industry

Essay Sample on Airbus Industry Airbus Industry Mar 26, 2018 in Economics The History of Airbus Manufacturer Airbus is the worlds largest airplane manufacturer. Its programs began in 1965 and the A300 first flew in 1972. Commercial services began in 1974 with Air Craft France. It was formed in 1970 by German (Deutsche aerospace) and French (Aerospatiale) companies and later joined by Spain (CASA) and Britain (British Aerospace) with all partners operating as national companies. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, Airbus became a single fully integrated company rivaling Boeing, the worlds top commercial plane builder in 2001. In 2005, the A380, which is the worlds largest and most advanced passenger aircraft, was manufactured. After launching a program to develop smaller capacity, medium range planes in 1978, the A310 was manufactured and entered commercial services in 1985.