SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE BECOME WORLD STANDARDS
Since the introduction of jet-powered airliners, the air transport sector has achieved significant improvements in economic efficiency and environmental performance.
Over the last 40 years, the aviation industry has cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 70 per cent, NOx emissions by 90 per cent and noise by 75 per cent. During these same four decades, innovation has been a key driver in Airbus’ own success as a world-leading manufacturer of commercial aircraft. From its cornerstone A300 to the new-generation A350 XWB, Airbus has been continually implementing new ideas.
In fact, Airbus has played a key role in the international air transport industry’s evolution. Achievements – such as improving manufacturing techniques, developing global cooperation and reducing aviation’s environmental impact – result from Airbus’ ability to understand market and passenger expectations, and answer them with solutions that have become world standards.