Airbus - In Flight
Airbus opened for business in 1970, and by 2006 had grown to employ 55,000 people. Airbus manufactures aircraft that have more than 100 seats. They produce 14 different aircraft, including the A380 which will have seating for 555 people and be the world’s largest civil airliner. The A380 has experienced numerous production delays and the latest estimates from Airbus projects a release date of October, 2007.
Airbus also manufactures aerial tankers used for military transport and in-flight refueling. In 2009, Airbus is scheduled to release the A400M multi-role military airlifter which is designed to replace the C-160 Transall and C-130 Hercules airplanes.
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