Airbus

Airbus S.A.S. better known as simply Airbus, based in Toulouse, France, is the world's largest commercial aircraft manufacturer.

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Toulouse - France - Aircraft

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It was incorporated in 2001 under French law as a simplified joint stock company or "S.A.S." (Société par Actions Simplifiée). Airbus was formerly known as Airbus Industrie and is commonly just named Airbus. The name is pronounced {{IPA|/ˈɛəbʌs/}} in British English (note the lack of "r")

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British English - French - German

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Airbus is jointly held by EADS (80%) and BAE Systems (20%), Europe's two largest military suppliers and manufacturers. As of 2005, its CEO is Gustav Humbert. Airbus employs around 52,000 people in several European countries. Final assembly is carried out in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany, although construction occurs at a number of plants across Europe.

Related Topics:
EADS - BAE Systems - As of 2005 - CEO - Gustav Humbert - Toulouse - France - Hamburg - Germany

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The main competitor of Airbus is Boeing, with which it fights an intense commercial and political war.

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