Company DescriptionAirbus SE engages in the designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products, services, and solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus segment develops, manufactures, markets, and sells commercial jet aircraft of approximately 100 seats; and regional turboprop aircraft and aircraft components, as well as provides aircraft conversion and related services. The Airbus Helicopters segment engages in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of civil and military helicopters; and provision of helicopter related services. The Airbus Defence and Space segment designs, develops, delivers, and supports military aircraft, such as combat, mission, transport, tanker aircraft, and their associated services; and offers unmanned aerial systems. This segment also offers civil and defense space systems for telecommunications, earth observations, navigation, science, and orbital systems; missile systems; and space launcher systems, as well as services around data processing from platforms, secure communication, and cyber security. The company was formerly known as Airbus Group SE and changed its name to Airbus SE in April 2017. Airbus SE was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Leiden, the Netherlands.
How the Company Makes MoneyAirbus makes money primarily through the sale of commercial aircraft, which constitutes the largest portion of its revenue. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of aircraft models to airlines and leasing companies around the world. In addition to aircraft sales, Airbus generates revenue from providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as from the sale of spare parts and customer support services. The Airbus Helicopters division contributes to revenue through the sale of civil and military helicopters, along with associated services. The Airbus Defence and Space division earns money by providing military transport aircraft, satellites, and other defense systems to government and commercial customers. Strategic partnerships and long-term contracts with governments and defense organizations also significantly contribute to its earnings.