2021 U.S.-Booked Air Volume: $11 million
Primary U.S. agency: BCD
Turbulence eased for aerospace giant Airbus in 2021 with its U.S.-booked air volume more than doubling to $11 million, according to a BTN estimate.
Airbus in July 2022 partnered with BCD Travel to provide travel management services in France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, joining existing areas of service in Canada, China, India, and the United States.
As the global aviation industry saw signs of recovery following the pandemic-induced shutdown, the Dutch company reported a 4 percent year-over-year increase in consolidated revenue to €52.1 billion.
The company delivered 611 aircraft during the year, up from 566 in 2020 but still 252 less than its record output in 2019.
Despite a spike in demand, supply chain delays caused the European plane manufacturer to revise down its delivery forecast for 2022 to 700 aircraft from a previous goal of 720.
After slashing some 9,000 jobs during the pandemic, Airbus is looking to rebuild its workforce with plans to hire 6,000 new employees worldwide.