Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 24 minutes ago
After WWII, Europe was in shambles and Europeans were almost completely dependent on Americans and their economy. In this situation, a German man named Franz Josef Strauss had a dream: to reclaim the skies with a new airline born of cooperation between European countries. His passion for aviation led him to the foundation of Airbus, one of the most famous and versatile airliner manufacturers of present times. But in the beginning, Airbus had to fight against the fiercest competitor on the market, convince airlines that its products were both safe and efficient, and find ways to turn dreams into reality.
After WWII, Europe was in shambles and Europeans were almost completely dependent on Americans and their economy. In this situation, a German man named Franz Josef Strauss had a dream: to reclaim the skies with a new airline born of cooperation between European countries. His passion for aviation led him to the foundation of Airbus, one of the most famous and versatile airliner manufacturers of present times. But in the beginning, Airbus had to fight against the fiercest competitor on the market, convince airlines that its products were both safe and efficient, and find ways to turn dreams into reality.
