Airbus Considers Sale of US Satellite Business, Reviewing Operations
Airbus traces its Florida satellite operation to the 2016 Airbus-OneWeb joint venture that produced more than 600 first-generation LEO satellites. A new high-volume production line in France is due to begin deliveries by end-2026. Airbus is reviewing its US space business while pursuing planned European integration with Leonardo and Thales, amid prior charges and plans to cut up to 2,043 jobs.