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Airbus represents far more than an aerospace company. It embodies decades of accumulated industrial capability, engineering expertise and institutional cooperation, raising a broader question: which strategic capabilities can Europe no longer afford to lose?
Airbus is often viewed as a manufacturer of aircraft. Yet behind the passenger jets lies a broader story about how Europe builds strategic capability. From aviation and defence to satellites and secure communications, Airbus offers a window into the architecture of European industrial power.
Airbus is widely known for its commercial aircraft, yet aviation represents only part of the story. Across defence, space systems, secure communications and critical infrastructure, Airbus has become one of the clearest examples of how Europe builds and sustains strategic industrial capability.
While much of Europe embraced market liberalisation, France maintained a stronger belief in the strategic role of the state. Today, as debates over industrial policy, energy security and technological sovereignty return, France’s economic model appears more relevant than it has in decades.
