Participating in the Airbus 50th anniversary flight were the A220, A319neo, A330neo, A350, A380, and BelugaXL along with the Patrouille de France.
Airbus turned 50 years old, and to honor this extraordinary accomplishment, a formation flight left Toulouse. The Patrouille de France and the A220, A319neo, A330neo, A350, A380, and BelugaXL all took part in the flight. Unfortunately, the weather prevented Toulouse from having a low-level fly-by.
On May 29, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of an agreement by the German Minister of Economic Affairs, Karl Schiller, and the French Minister of Transport, Jean Chamant, at the 1969 Paris Air Show for the joint development of the A300 aircraft, the first European twin-aisle twin-engine jet for medium-haul flights.
Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus said: “Our story is one of ambition and progress, and has been a showcase of European integration. Over five decades, we have brought together civil and defense aviation businesses from throughout the continent. For 50 years, we have pioneered many firsts through our passion and innovation, transforming the industry and helping to move society forward. Airbus is a story of incredible men and women, a story of great achievements in the past and, above all, in the future.”
In the field of aerospace, Airbus is a reference point. It also offers data services, navigation, secure communications, urban transportation, and other solutions for clients on a global scale. The company designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites, and launch vehicles.
With around 180 facilities and 12,000 direct suppliers worldwide, Airbus has built on its strong European background to become genuinely multinational. The corporation has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and since 2000, its order book has increased more than sixfold.
The six Airbus aircraft can be seen here en route to the runway where the flight will take off.
Photo by S. Ramadier and J.V. Reymondon / Airbus