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Airbus taps Lars Wagner as CEO of its commercial aircraft business from 2026

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Posted on July 10, 2025

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(Reuters) -Airbus said on Thursday that Lars Wagner would become the CEO of its commercial aircraft business from January 1, 2026. The current CEO of MTU Aero Engines will join the French planemaker

Airbus Appoints Lars Wagner as CEO of Commercial Aircraft Division Starting 2026

(Reuters) -Airbus said on Thursday that Lars Wagner would become the CEO of its commercial aircraft business from January 1, 2026.

The current CEO of MTU Aero Engines will join the French planemaker from the start of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition as he takes over from Christian Scherer, the company said.

(Reporting by Mathias de Rozario in Gdansk)

Key Takeaways

  • Lars Wagner appointed as Airbus CEO for commercial aircraft.
  • Wagner to start in January 2026, joining in November 2025.
  • Christian Scherer to be succeeded by Wagner.
  • Wagner is currently CEO of MTU Aero Engines.
  • Transition aims for seamless leadership change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will become the CEO of Airbus's commercial aircraft business?
Lars Wagner will become the CEO of Airbus's commercial aircraft business starting January 1, 2026.
When will Lars Wagner join Airbus?
Lars Wagner will join Airbus at the start of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Who is Lars Wagner replacing as CEO?
Lars Wagner is taking over from Christian Scherer, the current CEO of Airbus's commercial aircraft division.
What is Lars Wagner's current position before joining Airbus?
Before joining Airbus, Lars Wagner is the current CEO of MTU Aero Engines.
Where was this announcement reported?
The announcement was reported by Reuters.

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