Airbus is not owned by a single country, but rather is co-owned by two entities.
Airbus Ownership Structure
The ownership of Airbus is divided between:
- European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS): This is a German-French-Spanish company and holds the majority stake at 80%.
- BAE Systems: A British company, holds the remaining 20% of Airbus.
Owner | Percentage Ownership |
---|---|
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) (German-French-Spanish) | 80% |
BAE Systems (British) | 20% |
Thus, Airbus is not owned by any one country, but rather by a consortium including companies from multiple European countries.