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Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026

Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice‑President for Strategy at Airbus, as CEO of Airbus Helicopters effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Bruno Even after an eight‑year tenure. Louvot will report to Guillaume Faury and join Airbus’s Executive Committee. The move signals a strategic leadership refresh at Airbus's rotorcraft unit.

2026-01-21T16:59:54.952515-08:00

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Airbus nears design freeze on COMPANION as A380 is readied as flying testbed

2026-01-21T10:57:16.943959-08:00

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Airbus Helicopters goes 'back to basics' to sharpen customer support and services

2026-01-21T06:38:37.023062-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026

2026-01-20T16:47:39.957415-08:00

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Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026 Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice‑President for Strategy at Airbus, as CEO of Airbus Helicopters effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Bruno Even after an eight‑year tenure. Louvot will report to Guillaume Faury and join Airbus’s Executive Committee. The move signals a strategic leadership refresh at Airbus's rotorcraft unit.

2026-01-21T16:59:54.952515-08:00

Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026

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Airbus nears design freeze on COMPANION as A380 is readied as flying testbed Airbus is approaching a design freeze on its COMPANION programme and will bring a freshly repainted A380 to Toulouse within the next 12 months for conversion into a flying testbed. The aircraft will be modified to support trials of new engines and other advanced propulsion and systems technologies.

2026-01-21T10:57:16.943959-08:00

Airbus nears design freeze on COMPANION as A380 is readied as flying testbed

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Airbus Helicopters goes 'back to basics' to sharpen customer support and services Airbus Helicopters is refocusing on core support and services to lift customer experience, adopting a 'back to basics' approach, Romain Trapp says. The initiative aims to strengthen in‑service support, spare‑parts availability and aftermarket performance as the OEM responds to operator expectations and fleet sustainment pressures.

2026-01-21T06:38:37.023062-08:00

Airbus Helicopters goes 'back to basics' to sharpen customer support and services

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Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026 Airbus has announced that Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice‑President, Strategy at Airbus, will replace Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters. The appointment takes effect 1 April 2026, marking a senior group executive’s move into leadership of the rotorcraft division.

2026-01-20T16:47:39.957415-08:00

Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026

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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance Airbus is moving to absorb Airbus Constellations Satellites into its broader space business, a consolidation plan that has prompted opposition from unions representing affected employees and raising concerns about job security. The push highlights labour friction as Airbus seeks to streamline its satellite operations.

2026-01-20T07:31:39.988994-08:00

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

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Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes Edelweiss will refit its Airbus A350-900 fleet with a new cabin replacing the LATAM-derived interior, adding premium suites, expanded legroom and Premium Economy, 4K seatback screens and Starlink broadband throughout. The airline has four A350s in service (introduced 2025) and expects two more deliveries by year-end.

2026-01-20T02:16:20.568782-08:00

Edelweiss unveils new A350-900 cabin with premium suites, 4K IFE and Starlink across all classes

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QantasLink secures first three Embraer E190s and funds multi‑million cabin upgrades for Western Australia QantasLink has secured an initial three Embraer E190s — part of a deal for up to 14 to replace Fokker 100s — and is investing a multi‑million dollar programme to refit its regional Airbus A319/A320 fleet with new seats, Wi‑Fi and on‑device entertainment for Western Australia services.

2026-01-20T01:55:25.094021-08:00

QantasLink secures first three Embraer E190s and funds multi‑million cabin upgrades for Western Australia

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Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues Airbus has handed over the 25th A400M tactical transport to the French Air and Space Force, marking the halfway point of France’s procurement. The delivery highlights ongoing efforts to stabilise and sustain the A400M programme while Airbus balances in‑service support and production demands.

2026-01-20T00:32:48.449749-08:00

Airbus delivers 25th A400M to French Air and Space Force as programme sustainment continues

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Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026

Airbus nears design freeze on COMPANION as A380 is readied as flying testbed

Airbus Helicopters goes 'back to basics' to sharpen customer support and services

Matthieu Louvot appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026

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