Designing, building & flying safely
Making safe aircraft is part of our professional DNA at Airbus, and our commitment to providing support for the safety of Airbus aircraft in operation applies for as long as an aircraft is in service. We recognise that the safety of a flight means our aircraft must not only be safely designed, tested and built, but also safely maintained and flown by trained operators in a safe environment.
Commercial aircraft safety in operations
Everyone in our industry has a role to play to further enhance the safety of commercial air transport.
Helicopters safety in operations
Airbus Helicopters' chief priority is to support flight safety for the thousands of its passengers around the world.
Defence safety in operations
Airbus Defence and Space is committed to develop and deliver products that are safe to operate this business unit.
Space safety in operations
Safety of our products from launch operations to disposal at end-of-life.

Health Onboard by Airbus
Airbus has always taken great care to enable a safe environment on board an aircraft - a commitment that remains unchanged and enhanced in a post-pandemic world. Our aircraft are designed and equipped by leveraging the latest technology for the most rigorous and absolute best in health, safety, and comfort. For COVID19 & Pathogens risk management applied to Safety of our products and in operations refer to Health Onboard page.
The latest on safety in operations
In the spotlight
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Aviation safety trends show need for continued vigilance
A Statistical Analysis of Commercial Aviation Accidents 1958-2024, Airbus' annual comprehensive review of commercial aviation safety, reveals both progress and concerns in the industry's safety… - Stories Safety
Airspeed information, whatever the conditions
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How to make takeoff safer
- Stories Safety
Using aircraft as sensors to prevent runway overrun
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Severe weather hazards: the best is to anticipate and avoid