Airbus
Founded in 1970 Airbus is one of two main planemakers, competing against Boeing. The company is known for building the largest passenger plane in existence, the Airbus A380. However, it has now ceased production of the giant aircraft.
Airbus
- Stock Code
- AIR
- Business Type
- Planemaker
- Date Founded
- December 18, 1970
- CEO
- Guillaume Faury
- Headquarters Location
- Toulouse, France
- Key Product Lines
- Airbus A220, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Airbus A340, Airbus A350, Airbus A380
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Why the 787-10 uses fewer wheels than the A350-1000
Why In The World Does The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Have Fewer Wheels Than The Airbus A350-1000? At first glance, the landing gear of modern widebody aircraft can look almost identical. Large twin-engine jets sit low on the ground, supported by multiple wheels arranged in similar patterns, and unless you look closely, it is easy to assume they all follow the same design philosophy. But if you take a closer look, subtle differences begin to appear, and those differences reveal some very important engineering decisions. So in this video, we take a look at why the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has fewer wheels than the Airbus A350-1000, and how factors like aircraft weight, structural design, and runway limitations determine something as fundamental as how many wheels a plane needs.
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Discover how much an Airbus A350 costs in 2026, including real prices, lease rates, and what airlines actually pay for this flagship jet.
How Airbus Aircraft Noses Differ To Boeing's
Why do aircraft made by Boeing feature slightly different noses to those made by Airbus?
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By adding the Rear Centre Tank, Airbus was able to increase the XLR's range to 4,700 nautical miles allowing it to fill the Boeing 757's shoes.
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Airbus Faces Persistent Engine Shortages Threatening Future Aircraft Deliveries
The European planemaker is gearing up for its AGM next month.
180 Liters Of Water: The Unusual Test Powering The New Airbus A350F
Another key milestone for the forthcoming widebody freighter.
Delta A330 Engine Fire Spews Debris Over São Paulo Airport After Takeoff
The situation caused other flights to be diverted due to the subsequent runway closure.
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Why Many Airlines Choose Either Airbus Or Boeing
Both manufacturers have strengths, but there are benefits to standardization.
Why Is Airbus Creating A New A220?
Airbus is moving ahead with plans for an updated A220.
After 20 Years, The Airbus A380 Still Shapes Airport Design
A closer look at some of the upgrades that airports had to make in order to accommodate the superjumbo.
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