By Nils Dauburs

History and FactsHistory and Facts

European Consortium (France, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom

Established in 1970Headquarters and main assembly line

located in Toulouse, FranceFour different aircraft families

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A300/310 FamilyA300/310 Family

A310 A300

Medium/Long Range

Twin Widebody

Approximate Capacity: 215

Medium/Long Range

Twin Widebody

Approximate Capacity: 266

A320 FamilyA320 Family

A318 A319

A320 A321

Short/Medium Range, App. Capacity: 150

A330/340 FamilyA330/340 Family

A340-500 Long/Ultra Long

Range Airliners

A330-300 Twin Jet Medium/Long Range

Percentage of Airbus in UsePercentage of Airbus in Use

2000 2001 2002 2003North/South America 20.4 27.4 90 20.4Europe 30.6 38.6 34.6 31.6Asia 45.9 46.9 45 43.9

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For the Future: A380For the Future: A380

Long/Ultra Range 2 full decks 4 Engines Capacity : 666 Will enter service in

2006

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