From Astrium to Airbus: The Integration of Europe's Space Giant
Today, the legacy of Astrium continues through the highly advanced satellite systems and space exploration projects developed under the banner, cementing the company's position as a global leader in the space market. Supply Chain Management Risks: the A350 Development Program
Seeking to optimize costs and improve profit margins, EADS reorganized into three distinct divisions: Airbus (commercial aircraft), Airbus Helicopters , and Airbus Defence and Space .
The transition of into Airbus was not a traditional external acquisition, but rather a strategic internal consolidation within the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) .