Who we are

The Airbus Foundation is an independent corporate foundation under French law, established in December 2008 to support charitable initiatives around the world. In line with Airbus’ social value ambition, we aim to contribute towards secure, resilient and thriving communities. 

As a separate legal entity, we operate on a non-profit basis. Funded by Airbus Commercial, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space, the Foundation works globally, building partnerships with NGOs and associations to deliver meaningful and measurable impact.

What we do

We focus on three key areas:

  • Humanitarian response
  • Environmental action
  • Youth development

 

Across all of our activities, we provide in-kind support by unlocking access to Airbus products, services and expertise. This includes aviation capabilities, satellite data and technical knowledge that help partners deliver their work more effectively.

All actions are guided by three core principles: neutrality, impartiality and operational independence.

How we are governed

We are governed by a Board of Directors, which provides strategic oversight.

The Board brings together representatives from the founding Airbus companies, employee representatives and independent external experts. This structure ensures a balanced approach, combining industry knowledge, employee insight and topic expertise.

Our operations, partnerships and programmes are managed by Airbus’ social value team.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of members of the founding companies, external experts and employee representatives.

Chair
  • Julie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications, Airbus

Members
  • Carmen-Maja Rex, Chief Human Resources Officer, Airbus
  • Matthieu Louvot, Chief Executive Officer, Airbus Helicopters
  • Johannes Mueller, SVP Sustainability & Communications, Airbus Defence and Space
  • Amparo Moraleda, Member of the Board of Directors of Airbus SE
  • Jean-Baptiste Pons, Head of Treasury, Airbus

Employee representatives
  • Jean-Marc Escourrou, Chairman of the European Airbus SE-Works Council
  • Thomas Busch, Chairman of the European Airbus SE-Works Council

External experts
  • Claudie Haigneré, former astronaut, scientist and advisor at the European Space Agency
  • Sherry Lassiter, President & CEO, the Fab Foundation
  • Dr Valerie Nkamgang Bemo, Deputy Director, Emergency Response, Gates Foundation
  • Onno Ruhl, Executive and Advisory Boards member

Advisory Council

We are also supported by an Advisory Council, which provides topic-based insight and serves as a critical champion. 

Transparency and accountability

We regularly share information about the Foundation’s work, partnerships and impact, helping stakeholders understand how our resources are used and the difference they make. You can read our latest impact report here. You can also find our annual activity reports and audited accounts published in the Official Journal of the French Government.