Join Airbus Global Supplier Network
Collaborate with Airbus to transform the aerospace industry together
Partnering to shape the aerospace industry
At Airbus, we are committed to innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry, and we believe that strong partnerships are key to our success.
We do business with state of the art partners and suppliers to cooperate on projects that shape the aerospace's future.
By partnering with us, you gain access to cutting-edge technology, expansive markets, and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.
On this website you will find all documents needed and means to get in contact with the procurement team.
Why you should join the Airbus global network
What does Airbus look for?
We seek partners and suppliers who share our values.
Transparency and trust are essential ingredients to work with us. Partners and suppliers must have a proven track record of industrial maturity, operational reliability and delivering on shared commitments.
In addition, we expect our suppliers to comply with Airbus Supplier Requirements and to deploy state of the art processes to reach operational excellence.
In order to reach this objective, we encourage our Suppliers to download the AERO EXCELLENCE maturity grid (for free) and to use it as a baseline to drive their industrial maturity improvements.
A shared commitment with our suppliers
Business integrity
At Airbus, we conduct our business with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and we expect the same of our suppliers.
We will only do business with suppliers who share our values and do business ethically.
Airbus requests that its suppliers comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct and sign the Supplier Commitment to our sustainability principles.
How to become an Airbus Supplier
Selection process
Airbus continuously develops its supplier base using our Potential Supplier Identification process.
Our objective is to identify high potential suppliers.
1. Send your company information to our email : globalsourcing@airbus.com
This will allow us to understand what you sell.
2. Get contacted by our team: Based on our requirements, sourcing strategy and opportunities, we will revert to you if your products/ services are aligned with our needs.
3. Be assessed : after being contacted by our teams, we will sign an NDA to go deeper in the process that may include a more detailed questionnaire, supplier visit and assessment.
If some requirements are not met, our team can provide you development support.
4. Participate in a Call For Tender: after final alignment you might be invited to participate in it.
Requirements for working with Airbus
Airbus shall be at any time in position to demonstrate to Airworthiness authorities a full compliance to their requirements.
To do so, we are engaged in partnership with suppliers compliant with International Standards and with Airbus specific requirements aiming at securing Product Safety and Customer Satisfaction.
Airbus Beyond proposed training for suppliers - at their own cost - to better understand Airbus requirements and gain deeper insights to Airbus expectations.
Requirements
International Standards:
IAQG “International Aerospace Quality Group”
EN 91xx (or equivalent)
Sets quality requirements for design, development, production, installation, distribution and servicing.
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP): Provides a globally recognized Special Process or Product assessments accreditation program
Airbus Specific Requirement (ASR): Covers all Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and logistic requirements
Airbus Special Process & Test: Secure Special Process at suppliers across all manufacturing processes used for Airbus products
Supplier Code of Conduct: We expect the suppliers to commit to the Code of Conduct and integrate these principles into their own supply chain.
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