Airbus Foundation

About the Airbus Foundation

The Airbus Foundation is a corporate foundation under French law and was created in December 2008. The Foundation facilitates philanthropic initiatives worldwide.

Annual activity report 2023

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The Airbus Foundation missions

The Airbus Foundation provides in-kind support through access to Airbus’ unique portfolio of high-tech products, services, know-how and people to help address some of the world’s most pressing problems, contributing to sustainable solutions for a safe and united world.

The Foundation prioritizes its actions around three strategic areas, developing partnerships with NGOs and associations around the world to deliver its missions: Humanitarian Aid, Youth Development and Inclusion Environment. All the Foundation’s actions are rooted in the core principles of neutrality, impartiality and operational independence.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is made up of members of the founding companies, external experts and employee representatives.

Within the college representing the Founding Companies

Ms Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications & Corporate Affairs of Airbus and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Airbus Foundation

Mr Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer of Airbus

Mr Bruno Even, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters

Ms Amparo Moraleda, member of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE

Mr Jean-Baptiste Pons, Head of Treasury of Airbus

Mr Michael Schoellhorn, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH