The Board actively shapes the Group’s mission and strategic priorities, which are implemented under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who provides the impetus for major operational initiatives. Group Functions and the Divisions operate under the leadership of the CEO.

The five Divisions – Airbus, Military Transport Aircraft, Eurocopter, Astrium and Defence & Security – serve the specific needs of their respective customers, while the Group functions enhance the Company offering through information exchange, technology sharing and working practice synergies.