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Airbus names new CEO at Helicopters unit

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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Jan 13 (Reuters) - European aerospace group Airbus said on Tuesday it had appointed Matthieu Louvot as new chief executive officer for its helicopters business starting in April. Louvot will replace

Airbus Appoints Matthieu Louvot as New CEO of Helicopters Division

Leadership Changes at Airbus Helicopters

Jan 13 (Reuters) - European aerospace group Airbus said on Tuesday it had appointed Matthieu Louvot as new chief executive officer for its helicopters business starting in April.

Background of Matthieu Louvot

Louvot will replace Bruno Even, who has been with the company since 2018 and decided to leave for personal reasons, Airbus said in a statement.

Bruno Even's Departure

(Reporting by Gianluca Lo Nostro in Gdansk; Editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Matthieu Louvot appointed as new CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
  • Bruno Even steps down for personal reasons.
  • Leadership change effective from April.
  • Airbus continues to evolve its executive team.
  • Focus on strengthening the Helicopters division.

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