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Airbus is one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers.

Airbus' mission is to provide the aircraft best suited to the market's needs and to support these aircraft with the highest quality of service. The Airbus product line comprises 14 aircraft models, from the 100-seat single-aisle A318 jetliner to the 525-seat A380 - which is the largest civil airliner in service.

Its total fleet of delivered aircraft exceeded the 5,300 milestone as of July 2008, with total sales surpassing the 9,000 mark.

The A300 became the world’s first twin-engine widebody jet, going into service in 1974.

It was followed in the early 1980s by the A310, then later that decade by the single-aisle A320 – which would become one of the most successful aircraft in history. The 1990s saw

Airbus introduce its long range A330/A340 Family.

In April, 2005, the A380’s first flight drew worldwide acclaim.

Airbus also plans to build the long-range twin-engine A350 XWB, due into service in 2013.