Becoming an Airbus Supplier

Suppliers belong to our extended family

A global network

Airbus’ partners and suppliers are part of our extended family, each playing a crucial role in our joint success.

Around 80% of the value of our products are sourced from the supplier market, partnering with over 18 000 suppliers worldwide at group level including controlled affiliates.

Airbus’ external sourcing volume in 2023 amounted to €53 billion.

Airbus Procurement activities are organised depending on the type of products or services bought. We distinguish :
- Direct procurement, grouped by commodities for flying parts (raw materials, structures, systems & equipments, cabin products, engines)
- Indirect procurement, managed by Airbus General Procurement, covers the acquisition of non-flying parts and services, crucial for our operations.

Procurement is the interface between Airbus and the supply base, securing suppliers’ on-time on-quality deliveries and developing suppliers' maturity.

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+18,000

suppliers collaborate with Airbus group, controlled affiliates included

€53 billion

of spend for 2023

≃ 90

countries are part of Airbus' footprint

Message to our suppliers

At Airbus, suppliers are at the heart of our success, and we are dedicated to building strong partnerships that drive excellence for the aerospace industry, accelerate innovative solutions and create sustainable value for our end customers. There is no limit to what we can achieve together.
Jürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus

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Airbus looks for partners who are ahead of the game, offering creative, innovative and digital solutions in a complex environment. This ensures we provide first-class qualitative services to all of our customers.

We will only collaborate with suppliers who do business ethically.

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Enhance your journey with Airbus

As a valued supplier, you are a key player in our global success

Enhance your collaboration with us - access detailed information about our tools, processes and important documents to maximise our partnership's effectiveness.

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Code of Conduct

Business integrity

At Airbus, we run our business with integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. We expect the same from our suppliers by committing to the Supplier Code of Conduct.

Supplier CoC

Supplier Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct - Chinese

Supplier Code of Conduct - German

Supplier Code of Conduct - French

Supplier Code of Conduct - Portuguese

Supplier Code of Conduct - Spanish

Supplier Code of Conduct - Italian

Airbus CoC

Code of Conduct - English version

Code of Conduct - French version

Code of Conduct - German version

Code of Conduct - Spanish version

Supplier CoC
Airbus CoC

Supplier Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct - Chinese

Supplier Code of Conduct - German

Supplier Code of Conduct - French

Supplier Code of Conduct - Portuguese

Supplier Code of Conduct - Spanish

Supplier Code of Conduct - Italian

Code of Conduct - English version

Code of Conduct - French version

Code of Conduct - German version

Code of Conduct - Spanish version

Airbus ZEROe - The world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft

Together we drive a sustainability journey with our supply chain

Responsible supply chain

Airbus strives to make environmental and social responsibility a priority of its procurement strategy.

We require suppliers to commit to responsible business practices and has zero tolerance for corruption, modern slavery, and child labour.

Suppliers are expected to promote these principles throughout their supply chain.

We drive sustainability in the supply chain through a three-step approach: supplier commitment, supplier assessment, supplier engagement and development.

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Cybersecurity for the supply chain

Foster our collaboration

Airbus places a high priority on cybersecurity within its operations, ensuring robust protection against digital threats across its global network.

The company emphasises continuous enhancement of cybersecurity measures in the supply chain to ensure business continuity, safeguard sensitive data, and maintain trust with its partners and customers.

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Together we pioneer and innovate in the aerospace industry

Research & Technology

Airbus is shaping the future of aerospace to write the next chapter.

Innovation as well as Research & Technology are part of our DNA. We look for partnerships with startups and SMEs in this field.

Discover more about what we do by visiting the links below.

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We celebrate our suppliers

Awards

Commercial Aircraft

Airbus rewards the exceptional contribution of its commercial aircraft suppliers.

In 2024, the awards are organised into five categories - Ramp-up Champion, Competitive Collaboration, Agility, Sustainable Future, Game Changer

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Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters rewards the exceptional contribution of its suppliers in the following categories - Operational Excellence, Sustainable performance, Innovation, Customer support.

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Airbus Defence and Space

Airbus Defence and Space rewards the exceptional contribution of its suppliers in the following categories - Industrial Performance, Sustainability, Innovation, Agility.

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